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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children are happy in the childminder's care. They form close relationships with her and they approach her for comfort when they are upset, such as if they have an accident. She is kind and nurturing towards them, which helps them settle quickly.

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The provision is good

Toddlers and pre-school children engage in activities for long periods of time. From a young age, they show high levels of concentration in their play as they sit at a table for long periods and engage in activities. For example, they spend significant periods of time manipulating play dough and carving different shapes. The childminder supports children's high levels of engagement by introducing different smells to the play dough, such as lemon and mint. She skilfully supports children to make good progress in their learning and development.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations from children as she carefully assesses their level of development and adapts activities to provide children with challenge.

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The provision is good

The childminder has assessed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children after they returned to her care. She has provided children with opportunities to develop confidence around other children and make friends.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has developed the curriculum to focus on providing children with the skills and the confidence they require to start their school life. This includes good communication and language, the confidence to ask questions and the ability to take charge of their self-care and to engage and to concentrate during activities. n The childminder talks to children about feelings, such as what makes them happy and sad. Children gain a sense of right and wrong and learn to be empathetic. For example, when children become upset, the childminder encourages other children to be kind towards their friend to help them feel better. n The childminder plans a large range of enjoyable and interesting activities, both indoors and outside. She has a good range of exciting resources available and rotates these in line with children's interests. n Children from a young age show excellent use of language. They speak in full

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sentences and have a wide vocabulary. The childminder supports children to develop their speech in all aspects of their play. For example, when children point at a jug of water and ask, 'Can I have that?', she asks them to tell her the name of what they want. However, on occasions, the childminder does not give children enough time to respond to her questions. n The childminder plans children's next steps based on her accurate assessment of

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10 November 2021 their current level of development and on what she wants them to learn next. She reflects on the activities on offer and is able to identify when activities need to be adapted to support children's learning. n Children overall show very good behaviour. They play cooperatively alongside each other. On occasions, when they snatch or take their friend's toy, the childminder gently reminds them about being kind and taking turns. Although children generally display good manners, the childminder does not consistently remind them when they forget to say 'please'. n Children confidently and independently access the toilet and potty. They recognise from a young age, when they need to use the toilet and show an understanding of good hygiene, such as handwashing. n Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder has not attended any courses to support her professional development. However, she has an ambition to

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continuously develop her skills to teach children in varied and exciting ways. n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of identifying and supporting children who may require additional support, for example, children with speech delay. She has systems in place to liaise with parents and other professionals to help all children make the best possible progress. n Parents are very complimentary about the childminding service. They comment positively on the range of activities on offer, how friendly and approachable the childminder is and the good level of communication they receive from the childminder.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection issues. She understands the different types of abuse, what action to take if she has a concern about a child and the procedure for dealing with allegations against herself. She has a strong focus on children's safety at all times. For example, during an activity, she uses a sharp knife. She immediately removes the knife from children's reach. She has carefully risk assessed the premises. Areas that are not suitable for children are inaccessible.

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should:

n provide children with the time that they need to think about and respond to questions n encourage children consistently to develop good manners.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 136195 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 10124244 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 3 Date of previous inspection 27 June 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1998. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's home is used for childminding, and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four- year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection 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 her evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector spoke to children, to find out about their time at the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

10 November 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

10 November 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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