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

Children make exceptional progress in this highly stimulating and nurturing environment. They eagerly join in with very well-planned activities that the childminder tailors to what they need to learn next. All children are highly motivated and keen to experiment and explore. They remain focused for considerable periods of time, for example, as they add food colouring to water with pipettes. They use complex vocabulary to explain what they are seeing, commenting on the swirling patterns and rotation of the food colouring as it mixes with the water.

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The provision is outstanding

Children benefit greatly from a targeted curriculum and valuable learning experiences. They vividly describe their recent encounter following a trip to the zoo, talking about potential dangers and safety features that they remember. Children use number language competently, remembering counting the animals and numbers they have seen. They check with the childminder which way round the zero and nine need to be written to make 90.

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The provision is outstanding

Children behave superbly. Even when they have disagreements, they think about others' feelings and use words to explain what they want. Older children show terrific tolerance with babies. For example, when babies grab at or knock down their towers, the older ones tell them 'it's okay' kindly, and say it is because they are too little. The childminder offers excellent support and reassurance that enables children to readily adapt to new situations, such when there are new visitors. Children comfortably and enthusiastically talk with them. They show superb confidence and form strong bonds with the childminder.

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n Children eagerly take part in different activities. The childminder encourages them superbly to learn more, asking searching questions and allowing plenty of time for children to think and respond. Children animatedly describe models they are making. They compare the size, shape and number of blocks needed to make their train. Older children talk with each other and work together, showing amazing cooperation as they negotiate adding blocks and taking turns in pushing the train round the room. n There is a steady hum of conversation as children play. Older children talk with younger ones, copying the way the childminder talks with them. They ask each other questions, take pleasure in speaking and telling others what they are doing, and initiate different play, such as racing the ride-on tricycles down the slope in the back garden. They shout 'one, two, three, go' as they start off the race. Children share favourite stories, outings and experiences with each other

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and the adults. They show what they have learned through this deep

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12 October 2021 engagement in their play. All children know they will be listened to and are becoming confident, fluent communicators. n Partnerships with parents are excellent. Parents comment on the fantastic activities and outings children take part in. They say that children are always eager to talk about their day and what they have done. They feel that the childminder knows their children fully, and acts to make sure that children have the best chance to develop and learn. n The childminder skilfully plans activities that support children's individual needs. Children get timely help to ensure that their move to school is smooth. For example, the childminder makes sure that she communicates with parents, teachers and professionals to organise the move into pre-school and school in ways that benefit the children. She follows up on children and families to make sure that children have settled well.

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n Children are developing brilliant self-care skills and they understand about good hygiene practices. They know why they must use soap and water to clean their hands after using the toilet or before eating to get rid of germs that may make them sick. As the childminder makes snack, children talk with her about healthy food choices. Children tell her that fruit and yogurt are good for them. She extends their knowledge by talking about how different food and drink gives them energy and helps keep their teeth strong. n The childminder is dedicated to providing high-quality care and education. She has successfully reflected on her provision and made adjustments, consulting children and families about any changes, ensuring they are happy. The childminder seeks out a wide range of training to enable her to improve the care and education she offers. She is continually seeking to extend children's learning

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and development, as well as her own knowledge and skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Children's safety and well-being are central to the childminder's care. She makes sure that she updates her knowledge about child protection so she can recognise potential signs that a child may be at risk of harm. The childminder is confident in knowing how, when and who to refer concerns to about children's welfare. The childminder goes above and beyond in maintaining children's safety on outings. She has sourced specific car seats for children to ensure their safety when travelling in the car. She talks with children about being safe when out and about, including how to stop, look and listen when crossing roads.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 136268 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 10125433 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 28 October 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in Wickwar, South Gloucestershire. She offers care Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7.50am to 5.10pm all year round. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. She is registered to provide funded nursery education to children aged two, three and four years.

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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 childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum has been implemented and the impact that this has on children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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12 October 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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12 October 2021 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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