Childminder in South Gloucestershire

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder is fully committed to providing all children with an exceptionally high quality of care. She works very closely with parents and professionals at other settings attended by children to ensure learning is consistent. The curriculum is meticulously planned to support children's interests, reflecting and building on what children know and can already do. Children thrive at this provision and they are happy, settled and safe. They make very rapid progress and are fully ready for their next stage in learning, or school.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour from an early age. She identifies the importance of equipping children with the necessary language and skills to express themselves so they can manage their own feelings and behaviour. She shares effective techniques and strategies with parents to use at home. The childminder uses a variety of resources, such as an emotions board, to support her teaching, and children begin to use words such as 'cross' or 'worried' to express how they feel. Children avoid conflict and disputes and play amicably alongside one another. Older children demonstrate high levels of respect, care and consideration towards their peers. For example, when younger children are getting tired, older children gently stroke their cheek to comfort them. Children's behaviour is exemplary.

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n The childminder places a sharp focus on supporting children's speech and language through high-quality interactions and repetition of language. Younger children learn new words such as 'bubble', 'splash' and 'stick' rapidly. Older children understand and use more complex words such as 'astonished' or 'ravenous' in conversation. The childminder utilises routines such as mealtimes to actively encourage children to read and look at books. Children enthusiastically point at pictures and talk about what they can see. The childminder provides time for children to guess the missing words and phrases, and children discuss words that sound the same such as 'four' and 'roar'. n Partnerships with parents are exceptional. The childminder shares children's progress through frequent observations, photographs, and clear and precise assessments. Parents report that the childminder is 'very good at updating them'. Parents are highly complimentary about the childminder and describe her

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as 'professional, friendly and conscientious'. They refer to her as 'amazing'. n The childminder skilfully incorporates the use of numbers into everyday conversation and play. Older children can confidently count in sequence from one to 11 and are beginning to recognise numerals in the environment. They make comments such as 'I can see two number ones' when playing with numbers on a magnetic board. Children learn to count in other languages, such

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13 February 2020 as French, and can correctly pronounce numbers one to five. n Teaching highly motivates children to remain focused and engaged for long periods. Activities captivate children's interest, and older children ask curious questions such as 'How do you crack the ice?'. The childminder encourages children to persevere with challenge as they skilfully hammer a 'pick' into the ice. Children take pride in their achievements and make comments such as 'Look, I have done it. I broke it into a smaller piece'. Children are confident and independent learners. n The childminder constantly reflects on her practice and seeks the views of those who use the provision to drive improvement. She places a strong emphasis on her own professional development and utilises any training opportunities to seek to improve and extend her outstanding skills. In addition, she passionately shares her expertise with a network of local childminders to ensure that all

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children achieve the best possible outcomes, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n Children benefit from a wide range of rich and varied outdoor learning experiences. They take risk and challenge themselves as they climb trees, play in streams or use large play apparatus in the local park. Children regularly visit the neighbouring care home, attend local playgroups, and enjoy frequent bus journeys into the nearby town. They develop their knowledge and understanding of the world and have opportunities to explore communities beyond their own. n The childminder knows the children and families in her care really well, and has implemented highly effective strategies. For example, she offers home visits as part of the settling-in process so she can observe children and establish detailed starting points. Children build strong attachments with the childminder and feel emotionally secure.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a clear understanding of how to safeguard children. She regularly attends safeguarding training to keep her knowledge up to date. She is aware of signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm, including signs of wider safeguarding concerns such as the 'Prevent' duty. The childminder knows whom to contact should she have any concerns about a child's welfare or should there be an allegation. The childminder carries out daily checks of her home and ensures it is kept clean and tidy. Risk assessments are conducted prior to outings to ensure children are kept safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY303367 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 10124247 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 26 June 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Yate, a residential area situated on the outskirts of Bristol. The provision is open from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Thursday, all year round. The childminder has a relevant qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the children playing inside and outdoors. n Children's learning and developmental records were sampled, and the inspector tracked the progress of individual children at the provision. n The inspector took account of parents' views through written testimonials. n The inspector carried out a joint observation to assess the quality of teaching. n The inspector reviewed a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, training certificates and suitability of the childminder and those who live in the household.

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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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