Gray, Katharine

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder offers a welcoming, clean and safe environment for the education and care of children. She discusses how she organises the indoor and outdoor environments to provide children with plenty of room to play, explore and rest. n The childminder understands the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She demonstrates, through discussion, how she plans activities that interest and motivate children and support their learning. She describes how she shares information with parents about their child's progress and helps them to understand how to support their child at home. n The childminder has a clear understanding of how to safeguard children. She recognises what might be a cause for concern for the welfare of a child. The childminder knows how to refer any concerns to the relevant authorities. She completes risk assessments for her home and outings to make sure areas are

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safe and suitable for children. n The childminder recognises the importance of building effective partnerships. She explains how she works effectively with parents and other professionals, such as school teaching staff, to ensure that children progress well. The childminder knows where to seek advice and support if there are persistent gaps in children's learning and development. n The childminder discusses how she supports children's positive behaviour. She explains that she encourages children to feel free to express their feelings, while learning to listen to and respect others. n The childminder describes how she provides healthy meals and snacks for all children. She talks about the variety of hot and cold meals and children make independent choices. There is outdoor space that children can play in through the sessions. n The childminder discusses how she reflects on her practice and identifies areas

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for improvement in her provision. She is motivated to improve quality to benefit children's development. The childminder uses training opportunities to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. n Parents' written views describe that they appreciate the care and attention that the childminder gives to their children, and the friendly advice and guidance that she offers. They comment on their children's enjoyment, participating in the activities on offer, and the good improvement in their social skills.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2547087 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 10215603 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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Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in September 2019. She lives in Yate, near Bristol, Gloucestershire. The childminder offers care from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 suitable for the care of children. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how she supports children's behaviour and children's learning. n The inspector discussed how the childminder works in partnership with parents and local schools. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how she keeps children safe. n The inspector reviewed the childminder's documents, including her qualifications, suitability checks of adults in the household and insurance cover.

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Inspection activities

14 July 2022 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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