Childminder in South Gloucestershire

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder shows dedication to the children and families who use her provision. Children are happy and relaxed in the nurturing environment that she provides. They behave well and listen respectfully to the childminder. Her patient support helps children to share toys, play cooperatively and build friendships effectively. Children's safety is of high importance to the childminder. She has implemented additional arrangements to support children's and families' hygiene since reopening her setting after the COVID-19 (coronavirus) national lockdowns. She has enhanced the entrance to her home. This is now a welcoming and useful area out in the fresh air, to talk to parents at drop-off and pick-up times.

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The provision is good

The childminder has focused closely on building children's self-confidence and social skills since children have returned to her provision. She has a friendly manner and children grow in confidence alongside her reassurance and praise. Children select resources independently and take on challenges. The childminder inspires their ideas, and children talk about rainbows and colours, and excitedly make marks. They concentrate well as they use scissors to cut paper and marvel at the effects they create. They show developing strength and dexterity, which helps prepare them well for their pre-writing skills. Children make good progress, develop positive attitudes towards learning, and gaps in their development are closing.

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n The childminder recognises children's individuality and focuses closely on what they need to learn next. She uses her assessment procedures successfully to plan challenging experiences and targeted support for children. All children gain the skills they need for their future learning. This includes those who speak English as an additional language. n The childminder's relationships with parents are good. Parents comment positively about her service and the care and educational opportunities that she provides for their children. The childminder finds out about children's interests and achievements at home and keeps parents well informed about their children's development and progress. They work together well to help children get the support they need. n Children's communication and confidence develop effectively. The childminder asks children carefully worded probing questions as they play. She gives children

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time to think and respond, patiently supporting those who are quieter and less confident. Children name different insects and animals as they complete puzzles, and they join in with repeated rhyming phrases as the childminder reads their favourite story. In this way, all children learn new words, gain confidence in speaking, and communicate what they want or need. This includes children who speak more than one language.

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27 May 2021 n The childminder thoughtfully plans stimulating activities that link closely to children's current interests and learning needs. These inspire children well and they spend considerable periods exploring items such as dried food with kitchen utensils and jugs. The childminder cleverly develops children's mathematics skills as they explore. They talk about quantity and items being full or empty. They weigh items using a set of scales, and children recognise and name numbers effectively. n Children benefit from regular outdoor play to support their physical development and a healthy lifestyle. They have fun in the childminder's garden playing imaginatively in the playhouse and take turns to use the slide, coordinating their movements well. The childminder takes children out into the local community. They visit play-based groups to mix with other children and develop their confidence in new situations. They also enjoy trips to nearby parks and visits to

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the local duck pond, where they learn about nature and develop their physical skills on the larger equipment. n The childminder works with local authority advisers and other childminders to discuss and share good practice. She evaluates the activities she provides and focuses closely on developing her provision. She has recently extended her home to add a designated play space for the children. They really enjoy the light, spacious and stimulating areas she has set up for them. The childminder supports children to respect others and develops their understanding of the world. However, she has correctly outlined that she needs to enhance the opportunities for children to share their own culture, religion and traditions, and learn about those of others.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps up to date with the local safeguarding partnership procedures. She has a secure understanding of child protection issues and a thorough awareness of how to report concerns to protect children's welfare. The childminder makes sure her home is clean and well maintained. She checks that the play equipment is in good condition and appropriate for the ages of the children. She carries out thorough risk assessments. She takes effective action to provide a safe and secure environment for children and ensures that children are supervised closely.

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n enhance the opportunities for children to share their own culture, religion and traditions and learn about those of others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY554077 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 10174466 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Bradley Stoke, South Gloucestershire. She operates all year round from 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and discussed with the childminder how she implements the educational programmes for the children. n The childminder and the inspector evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together. The inspector observed the children and the childminder and spoke with them at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of parents' written views by reading their comments in messages. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documentation, including evidence of her suitability and training, and her procedures for safeguarding the children.

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Inspection activities

27 May 2021 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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Inspection activities

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