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 arrive confidently and are warmly greeted by the childminder, who is kind, caring and enthusiastic. They get plenty of fresh air and exercise and learn how to keep themselves fit and healthy. Children know which foods keep them well. They say, 'we need to eat healthy food', as they serve it on plates in the play kitchen. The childminder teaches children to be safe in the sun and to 'wash away the germs' on their hands before eating to help prevent the spread of infection.

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The provision is good

Children use language well. For example, they describe an item as 'ruined', when it is broken and say it is a 'mystery' when they are unable to find something. The childminder gently corrects children's pronunciation and models language effectively to promote their communication skills. Children are happy, safe and secure and have a strong bond with the childminder and each other.

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The provision is good

Children develop their imagination through role-play which is skilfully supported by the childminder. For example, she takes on the role of a patient when children pretend to be a dentist and uses this as an opportunity to extend their understanding of good oral health. Children actively explore the setting and eagerly join in with adult-led activities. Children make good progress in all areas of learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans the curriculum carefully around children's interests and next steps. She has high expectations for all children, and works effectively with other professionals to meet the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). n The childminder makes use of effective planning and assessment to ensure all children make progress from their starting points. The childminder works with parents to support learning at home. For example, by suggesting ways to encourage children to eat a varied diet. n The childminder works with families to understand any changes that might impact upon children's emotions and behaviour, such as moving house or having a new sibling. This enables her to put steps in place to support children's emotional well-being effectively. n The childminder uses good techniques to manage children's behaviour. For example, when children do not follow the rules at snack time, she reads them a

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story as they eat and they immediately adjust their behaviour. However, when minor disagreements occur between children, she does not always help them to understand the consequences of their actions on others. n The childminder encourages children to solve problems. For example, children explore ways to remove toys that have been frozen in ice. They try dropping the

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13 July 2022 ice cubes, tapping them with a stone, using tools and melting them in the sun which helps develop their critical thinking skills. n The childminder promotes children's language and communication well in her interactions with them. However, at times children are not given enough time to process their thoughts to enable them to formulate a response. This means that they are not always able to share their ideas fully. n Children develop their fine-motor skills through a wide variety of activities. They use tools, pegs, tweezers and scissors to help them build their muscles for early writing. Children explore with sensory materials such as mud, water and ice to enhance learning through exploration. n Children develop a love of books and reading through the childminder's enthusiastic story-telling. They learn how to use information books to discover new things. For example, they lift the flaps to reveal answers to questions about

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the world around them. n Parents say that their children are happy in the care of the childminder and are making good progress. They feel well informed about their children's next steps and enjoy receiving updates, videos and photographs via the childminders online system. n The childminder undertakes regular training to update her knowledge. For example, she has recently undertaken training to develop her practice in working with children with SEND and with those who speak English as an additional language. n The childminder has taken appropriate steps to close any gaps in development because of the pandemic. For example, she ensures that children develop their social skills by meeting other children on trips within the community.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows where to report any potential concerns. She has systems in place to ensure children stay safe online. The childminder follows effective risk assessment procedures to keep children safe indoors, outdoors and on outings. Children are always closely supervised.

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should:

n support children's behaviour further by encouraging them to understand the possible consequences of their actions n provide children with the time they need to process their thoughts and respond to questions to enable them to develop their critical thinking skills and share their ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2542506 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 10215393 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in the Little Stoke area of Bristol. She provides care for children from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged three and four years old. She holds an appropriate level 3 qualification in early 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 spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. 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 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

13 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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Inspection activities

13 July 2022 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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