Childminder, Out-of school day care in South Gloucestershire

This provision meets requirements

Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the friendly and approachable childminder. There are good opportunities for children to make decisions, such as what to eat for their final snack with the childminder and what activities to explore. Children play imaginatively, such as designing outfits from a range of resources, to extend their role play. Children show curiosity as they explore the frozen flannels. They test their ideas well, taking turns successfully to try and release them to help them cool down on a very hot day.

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This provision meets requirements

Children behave well and understand boundaries and behaviour expectations to help keep them safe. For example, older children know to meet in the playground, while younger ones are met at the classroom door. Children companionably walk home together, talking about their day. They listen well to instructions and follow good road safety. The childminder deals with minor conflicts swiftly, such as engaging children in making decisions about who should enter the home first.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a good range of resources for children to explore once they finish school. There is a clear focus on encouraging children to play together in a calm and supportive environment. Older children are very kind and help younger children, for example, in their drawings. Children communicate their ideas well and explain the different parts of the unicorn. n Snack is a sociable time. Children choose which ice lolly to have and engage in conversations with the childminder and their friends. The childminder interacts well, asking questions about their weekend. Children keenly talk about a football match, a visit to the pier and an upcoming 100th birthday party. Children form strong bonds with the childminder and feel happy and safe in her care. n The childminder uses consistent strategies to help children manage their behaviour. For example, children may use timers to encourage good turn taking

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need to do better?

with the resources. The childminder remains calm as she provides children with clear explanations. She uses books, such as 'The Colour Monster', to help children name emotions. n There are good care and hygiene practices to keep children safe and healthy. For example, children know to remove their shoes before entering the home. They wash their hands before eating their snack. The childminder encourages children to think about how to best store a guitar, so that it does not pose a tripping hazard. n The childminder forges good links with the school to ensure any information is shared, such as head bumps. There are strong partnerships with parents. Appropriate information is gathered from parents before children start to help

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19 July 2022 children settle quickly. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder worked closely with the school to follow guidelines on 'bubbles' and provided flexible care for parents. n The childminder has a positive attitude to improving her skills. She holds professional discussions with other early years practitioners to share good practice and attends regular training to update her knowledge.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder implements effective risk assessments to keep children safe. She regularly reviews her policies and procedures and completes essential training to safeguard children. She has good procedures to ensure children are collected by known and authorised adults. She has effective arrangements to ensure that any absences are followed up quickly with parents and the school. The childminder has a good understanding of the possible indicators that a child is at risk of harm and understands the procedure to follow if she has concerns.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475611 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 10075785 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 14 Date of previous inspection 2 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Frampton Cotterell, South Gloucestershire. She offers wraparound care during term time only, Tuesday to Friday. The childminder has a level 3 early years qualification.

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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 showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children. n The inspector sampled documentation.

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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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