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

Children have warm relationships with the childminder and her family. They settle quickly and are eager to play. Babies develop strength and coordination as they freely move around. They reach forward to grasp musical instruments, such as shakers. Babies smile with delight as the childminder demonstrates the sound they make. They bend their knees and raise their hands as they move their bodies to the sound of the shakers.

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The provision is good

Children learn good hygiene practices from an early age. They enjoy listening to the childminder who sings as she helps them to wash their hands before lunch. Babies learn to use a fork and a spoon to feed themselves. The childminder talks to children about the foods they eat. She encourages them to be careful as their food may be hot. Children develop early communication skills. The childminder introduces single words, such as 'blow', and models this action, so children can help to cool their food. Babies copy the childminder, as they attempt to blow and make early sounds, such as 'buh-buh'.

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The provision is good

The childminder has considered the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus) on children's social experiences. She plans her curriculum carefully to include outings into the community. For example, the childminder takes the children to local toddler groups to meet and play with other children. This helps to develop their confidence and social skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder gets to know children well. When they first begin to attend, she spends time with their parents to find out about their early experiences, interests and care needs. The childminder uses this information, alongside her own initial observations to identify and to plan for what children need to learn next. n Children feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. They benefit from consistent routines and respond to the childminder's gentle and nurturing approach. Babies are relaxed and content. They demonstrate this at sleep times, as they soon settle and quickly fall to sleep. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder adopts a flexible and individualised approach when settling in babies. Parents are sent electronic messages and photographs throughout the day, so they know their children are happy and settled. However, the childminder is yet to consider ways to enhance communications with parents and gain information on children's experiences out

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need to do better?

of her setting and help support children's learning at home. n The childminder teaches children to be considerate of their peers from an early age. Young children are learning to share toys and to take turns. The

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13 September 2021 childminder gives meaningful praise, which helps boost children's confidence and self-esteem. n The childminder is organised and thinks carefully about what she would like children to learn. She plans and sets up a good range of activities that links to children's interests and stage of development. However, she does not always inspire and encourage the youngest children to explore more age-appropriate activities and resources. At times, they play with resources designed for older children, which do not always meet their individual learning needs. n The childminder displays books to spark children's curiosity. Babies show an interest in picture books and try to turn the pages as the childminder reads to them. They learn how things work as they press buttons to hear animal sounds. n Children take part in a range of activities outside in the childminder's garden. They learn to control their movements and balance as they ride on push-along

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toys. Children enjoy sensory experiences and develop their small-muscle skills as they use spoons to fill and to empty containers with scented water. n The childminder has recently returned to childminding after a period of absence. She has completed mandatory training, such as safeguarding and first aid, to ensure her knowledge is up to date. n The childminder is highly organised and has high aspirations for the level of care and education that she provides. She seeks written feedback from parents to ensure they are happy with her service. Parent feedback is positive. They show particular appreciation for the good level of communication during settling-in periods. Parents' comment on the childminder's 'dedicated and trustworthy nature' and value the broad range of activities that she provides.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe. She holds comprehensive policies and procedures and is confident in her knowledge of when and how to report any welfare concerns. The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date as she attends regular training and reads current guidance. She has a clear awareness of wider safeguarding issues. For instance, the childminder is aware of the signs and behaviours that may indicate a child is being subject to extreme views. The childminder assesses the safety of her home to identify and eliminate any potential risks. Consequently, children play in a safe and secure environment.

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should:

n enhance communication with parents to gain further information on children's experiences and to help support children's learning at home

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should:

13 September 2021 n review the organisation of the learning environment to ensure the youngest children have access to carefully planned activities and resources that meet their individual learning needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2499834 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 10191737 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 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in January 2019 and lives in Downend, Bristol. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken this into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss activities and intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written documentation. n The inspector looked at the required documentation, including evidence of the suitability.

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Inspection activities

13 September 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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