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 works with parents when children first start, to get to know children and support their individual needs. She has flexibly adapted these arrangements during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic and has introduced a sensitive approach to help children to settle into her provision. She has had initial telephone calls with parents, children have attended outdoor visits, and they have had indoor sessions to meet the other children. Children grow in confidence and form strong bonds with the childminder. They are safe, happy and enjoy being with other children. The childminder clearly explains things to children, such as what they are planning to do next. This helps their understanding, and they cooperatively prepare to move from activities on to mealtimes or outside play. Children enjoy being active. The childminder offers them reminders on safe practices while still allowing them to take on challenges. Children show

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The provision is good

determination as they explore the climbing frame in the garden or practise doing forward rolls on the lawn. Children develop their hand-to-eye coordination and gain strength that will support their early writing skills. They persevere very well to use pegs and carefully pinch the end and attach items to a line. Older children give meaning to marks they make on paving in the garden and use recognisable shapes.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is knowledgeable about how children learn. She offers a good balance of activities that she introduces and those that children choose or create themselves. However, the childminder does not fully think through some of her activities. At times, she offers older children more challenging tasks, but as younger children are waiting, she rushes through the task and provides children with the solution. This then reduces the opportunity for older children to develop their critical-thinking skills and challenge their learning and development further. n Young children behave well. With the childminder's prompt and sensitive support, they share and take turns with toys. They follow her lead, listen to her encouragement and start to develop their sense of responsibility. Young children confidently find their individual towel to wipe their hands, recognising the coloured tag on theirs. Older children persevere in peeling and chopping fruit at

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snack time. Children get their shoes on to go outside and help tidy away the toys. Children develop key skills and attitudes that prepare them well for the future. n The childminder is motivated to develop her service. She reviews her daily practice. She links with other childminders to discuss and share ideas and to improve her practice further. She takes children out into the local community. She regularly joins other childminders for interesting joint activities, such as forest school inspired outdoor activities which help children to develop a love of

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29 July 2021 nature and an understanding of the world. n The childminder uses her effective assessment procedures to outline next steps in each child's learning and works to support these, to help close any gaps. The childminder has good relationships with parents. She shares detailed information about children's learning and development through her online system and regular daily discussions. n Children develop positive attitudes towards learning and developing their skills. They gain in confidence and are becoming self-assured and independent learners. However, the childminder does not fully think through the set-up of her home to inspire and stimulate all the children's interest and engagement fully as they freely play. n The childminder supports children's communication effectively. Older children chat confidently with the childminder and take turns in conversation. The childminder takes children to outdoor groups and meets with other childminders

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at local parks. In this way, children meet with others of a similar age and develop their confidence in new situations. The childminder has introduced interesting activities and resources to develop children's speech and communication further. Children are keen to listen to an interactive story and are interested to talk about the story sack items. They show excellent listening and attention skills for their age.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the procedures to follow in the event of any concerns about a child. She has refreshed her knowledge of child protection through training. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments. She takes effective action to provide a safe and secure environment for children and supervises children closely. She ensures that children stay safe in the sun. She applies their sun cream and discusses with them why they need to do this. The childminder ensures that children have access to drinks to keep them hydrated.

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should:

n inspire all children to follow their own ideas and interests as they play and extend their engagement further n make the most of opportunities to support older children to focus precisely on tasks, giving them time to think and respond accordingly and develop their skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY562564 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 10190918 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Bromley Heath, Bristol. She operates all year round from 8.15am to 4.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds early years teacher status.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection of the childminder received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. 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 A range of documentation was reviewed by the inspector, including evidence of suitability checks and paediatric first-aid qualifications, and the childminder discussed her procedures for safeguarding the children.

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Inspection activities

29 July 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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