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 have close trusting bonds with the childminder. Older children form lovely friendships and play cooperatively together. Children gain confidence in their abilities and follow their interests as they explore independently. The childminder offers them lots of encouragement and support to do things for themselves and develops their sense of responsibility well. Children find their sandals when it is time to go outside and put these on independently. They tidy away toys, conscientiously putting them in the right places. They take turns as they wash their hands, passing each other the soap and helping younger children. Children spread their chosen topping on their snack items and cut up their fruit. They behave well and develop the skills and attitudes for their future learning.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans experiences and support to extend children's development. Children make good progress. The childminder adapts her approach and teaching very well to ensure children of all ages and abilities are challenged appropriately. Her home is carefully set up to encourage children to explore and play independently. The stimulating areas and thoughtful activities inspire and motivate children effectively. Parents say that their child has come so far and that the childminder has played a massive role in their development and preparing them for school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder carefully monitors and assesses children's progress through frequent observations. She identifies any gaps in children's development and makes plans to help them to achieve their next goals. She works with parents to seek support promptly for children from outside professionals, such as speech therapists, and help close gaps in children's learning. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder involves them in all aspects of children's care and learning. She shares children's achievements and plans for their future learning. Parents are very positive about the childminder and the work that she does. They say that her tips on how to extend children's progress at home are particularly useful. n Children's communication and confidence develop effectively, and gaps in children's learning in these areas are closing. The childminder thoughtfully supports those children who are less confident or able. She is very patient with

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children and skilful in her interactions, encouraging children's thinking and problem-solving. Children are interested and keen to learn. They listen, build their vocabulary, gain confidence in speaking and begin to communicate what they want or need. n Children's early literacy skills develop well. They are interested in books and listen intently as the childminder reads them their favourite story. She pauses for

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12 July 2022 them to add appropriate responses. She asks children questions, giving them time to think and respond. She is very understanding of those who are less confident and reminds others to let children have their chance to speak. n The childminder calls her provision 'Angela's Mini Explorers'. She plans a varied range of trips and outings, locally and further afield, to ensure her 'mini explorers' have inspiring ways to learn about the world around them. For example, they visit museums, outdoor playgroups, nature areas and arboretums. The childminder thinks carefully about the opportunities and activities she offers. She introduces new venues over several weeks to develop children's confidence with new experiences. Children then have the chance to revisit activities and new concepts, for example as they explore at the beach or in woodlands. n The childminder is highly qualified and has a wealth of experience. She

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understands the importance of keeping up to date with changes to requirements and gaining new knowledge. She has memberships with professional associations and links closely with regional advisers and the local childminding network, making the most of training opportunities. She continues to develop and enhance her practice and provision. n The childminder promotes partnership working to help facilitate children's move on to school. She links with Reception teachers and outside professionals, sharing information with them. She liaises closely with parents when children first start at her provision, to help her get to know children. However, she does not gather information from settings that children move from, to support a consistent approach to children's care and learning and a seamless transition into her provision.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the procedures to follow in the event of any concerns about a child. She refreshes her knowledge through training, to ensure her understanding and procedures continue to focus on the most suitable ways to help keep children safe. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments and ensures her home is clean and well maintained. She is vigilant as children explore and gives them prompt reminders on safe practices to ensure they stay safe as they play. She helps children to learn about and manage the risks they encounter, for example as they construct and use an obstacle course in the garden.

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should:

n build links with all adults involved in children's care and learning, to gain information on all aspects of children's lives and help ensure a consistent approach to the support they receive.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2569880 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 10239431 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Bradley Stoke, South Gloucestershire. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm on Monday and Tuesday. The childminder holds qualified teacher status. The childminder provides funded early education for children aged four years.

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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 their evaluation of the provision. n The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and discussed with the childminder how she implements the educational programmes for the children. n The childminder and the inspector evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together. The inspector observed the children and the childminder and spoke with them at appropriate times during the inspection. n Parents shared their views on the childminder's provision with the inspector. n Relevant documentation was reviewed by the inspector, including suitability checks and paediatric first-aid qualifications, and the childminder discussed her procedures for safeguarding the children.

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Inspection activities

12 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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