Childcare on Domestic Premises, Full day care in Bristol

Report for childcare on domestic premises

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Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children are warmly welcomed into this nurturing childcare centre by friendly and attentive staff who greet them individually, helping them to settle quickly and feel secure. The atmosphere is calm and homely, creating a strong sense of belonging where children develop positive relationships with adults and peers. A well- structured settling-in process, tailored to meet individual needs, ensures that children feel emotionally secure from the outset. Staff gather detailed information through 'All About Me' forms and use this effectively to support children as they transition into the setting. Parents describe the approach as 'nurturing, calm and reassuring', and speak with genuine appreciation about the care their children receive. These trusting relationships with families underpin children's positive experiences and help them feel valued and understood.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from a well-sequenced and engaging curriculum that supports their development across all areas of learning. Staff skilfully balance adult-led experiences, such as songs, circle times and early counting activities, with plenty of opportunities for child-led exploration through sensory play, role play and outdoor learning. Interactions are warm and purposeful, with staff modelling language effectively and using thoughtful questioning to extend children's thinking. Routines are well embedded and familiar, helping children to feel confident and independent as they move through their day. Outdoor spaces provide stimulating opportunities for physical development, and staff respond sensitively to children's individual needs, ensuring that all are included and supported to thrive.

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n The curriculum is well structured to nurture children's confidence and independence and a love of learning. Staff skilfully use daily routines and purposeful activities to encourage children to make choices, solve problems and manage tasks for themselves. For example, children help to prepare snacks, serve their own food and tidy up after activities, developing practical self-care skills and a sense of responsibility. These well-planned opportunities support children to become curious, capable learners who are well prepared for future learning. n Partnerships with parents are a key strength. Parents describe staff as 'warm, affectionate, patient and genuinely caring'. They value the clear communication through daily conversations and an app. This strong collaboration keeps parents well informed and reinforces children's learning and development. n The curriculum is well structured to nurture children's confidence and

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independence. Staff use daily routines to encourage children to make choices and manage tasks for themselves, helping them develop important self-care skills that prepare them well for future learning.

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need to do better?

22 September 2025 n Staff provide a rich variety of activities that support children's development effectively. Carefully planned role play, sensory exploration and mathematics games offer a strong balance of adult-led and child-initiated learning. This approach encourages children to follow their interests while building language and problem-solving and social skills. n Leaders demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous improvement. They regularly reflect on practice, strengthen planning processes and invest in enhancing the learning environment, such as through the recent expansion of the baby room. This proactive approach ensures that children benefit from a high-quality, evolving provision. n Staff interactions are warm, sensitive and purposeful. For example, during sensory play, staff skilfully use questioning to extend children's thinking while providing space for independent exploration. This nurtures children's curiosity

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effectively and supports sustained engagement in learning. n Children display consistently positive attitudes to learning. They make confident choices, follow well-established routines and show respect for others, for example during tidy-up time and when waiting for lunch. These strong social behaviours contribute to a calm and purposeful atmosphere that supports effective learning. n Leaders and staff know children and their families well. They work proactively with external agencies to identify emerging needs and put effective support in place. This ensures that all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, benefit from timely, targeted interventions that promote their progress and inclusion. n Outdoor provision is well planned and purposeful. Staff provide a wide variety of activities, such as water play and construction. They engage alongside children to model language and problem-solving. This enables children to develop their

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need to do better?

physical skills, curiosity and ability to work collaboratively through rich outdoor experiences. n Makaton sign language is used effectively in the baby room to support early communication. However, staff do not implement this consistently across the setting to further enhance the language development of children with emerging communication needs.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

22 September 2025 n build on the use of key communication strategies, such as Makaton, to help provide a consistent approach to supporting children's early language development, particularly for children with emerging communication needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY555057 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10407897 Type of provision Childcare on domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 25 Number of children on roll 25

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 21 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

Anne's House Childcare registered in 2017. It operates in Bedminster, Bristol. The childcare centre operates from Monday to Friday, 7.15am to 6pm, throughout the year. It provides funded early education for two- and three-year-old children. There are 10 members of childcare staff employed at the setting, including the manager. Five hold relevant childcare qualifications at level 3, and three hold relevant level 2 qualifications.

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Inspection activities

n The inspection began with a learning walk with the manager to discuss the curriculum intent and how learning is planned across the childcare centre. n The inspector viewed the environment and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises with leaders. n Leaders provided relevant documentation when requested. n The inspector and the manager carried out a joint observation of a group activity. n The inspector observed teaching and learning, assessing the impact of staff's interactions on the children's progress. n Interactions between staff and the children were observed throughout the inspection. n Staff spoke with the inspector to share their views and experiences. n Parents shared their views of the childcare centre with the inspector. n Leaders and staff discussed how the curriculum is implemented to support children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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