Childminder EY350442

This provision meets requirements

Children enjoy coming to the childminder's warm and welcoming home. They are relaxed in her care and show that they feel safe and secure. The childminder is kind and caring in her approach and has developed close bonds with the children. Children openly engage the childminder in conversations. For instance, children discuss football and talk with the childminder about who their favourite team is. Children's behaviour is very good. They understand the house rules and know what is expected of them. The childminder has developed good partnerships with local schools. She ensures that she speaks with teachers on a daily basis to gain a good understanding of how children's days have been. She then passes this information on to parents. Parents speak highly of the childminder and the care she provides. Partnerships with parents are good. Children show good social skills. For example, older children include younger children in group games, such as picture matching

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games. Children take it in turns and are kind and considerate to each other.

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need to do better?

n Children enjoy a range of activities with the childminder. For example, children thoroughly enjoy sewing. They show high levels of engagement during creative activities. The childminder provides children with lots of praise and encouragement during activities, boosting children's self-esteem and confidence. n The childminder evaluates her practice well. She has discussions with parents and children about ways to improve it further. She regularly gathers the children's views about the activities she provides and ensures that they are planned around children's interests. She reflects well on her practice and plans improvements to help her continually improve. For instance, she is now focusing on providing a dedicated space for children to play in. To make the wide range of resources and toys even more accessible to the children. n The childminder supports children well to understand about how to keep

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themselves safe. For example, children learn how to cross the road safely when walking home from school and learn about how to stay safe online. This equips them with skills for the future. n The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyles. She provides nutritious snacks for children after school and encourages them to follow good hygiene routines. Allergies are discussed closely with parents and managed well. The childminder provides daily opportunities for children to take exercise. For instance, they visit local parks after school where children are able to be physically active and meet up with their friends. n The childminder recognises the need to continue to develop her skills and knowledge to improve outcomes for all children. She does this through training and then applies what she has learnt to her practice. She also shares good

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23 January 2020 practice with other childminders through professional discussions. n The childminder embraces children's cultures and languages well. She helps children to learn about different beliefs and religions beyond their own immediate experiences.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder ensures her home is safe and suitable for children. She practises evacuation procedures with them to help them understand what to do in the event of an emergency. The childminder has a secure knowledge of what to do if she has concerns about a child in her care. She is aware of the possible signs that could indicate a child is at risk. She has a strong understanding of wider safeguarding issues and what she would be looking out for that would concern her.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY350442 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 10083318 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 3 to 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 26 August 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Bradley Stoke, Bristol. The childminder provides cares Monday to Friday from 3.15pm to 6pm, during term time and provides occasional care during school holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home, indoors and outdoors, that she uses to care for children. n A range of documentation was looked at, including suitability checks for household members, safeguarding policies and training certificates. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements and her childcare practices.

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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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