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 giggle and have fun with the childminder, and their skills progress well. The childminder has a calm and patient nature and a caring and friendly manner. Children build strong, close relationships with her and are happy in her home. The childminder thinks through the support and resources she offers children, linking these to their interests and learning needs, and motivating them successfully. She gets down to children's level, playing and exploring alongside them and encouraging their curiosity. Children really enjoy her company.

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The provision is good

The childminder calmly and patiently perseveres to help children understand expectations. They listen to her respectfully and adjust their behaviour accordingly. Children develop their sense of responsibility well. They conscientiously help to tidy away the toys. They listen to the childminder's safety tips and boundaries that are in place for their safety, as they play exuberantly. She helps them to appreciate the implications of their actions. For example, she reminds them to be more careful as they push the toy cars so fast that they shoot off the low table. She also encourages children to hold the lid of the tub of dried pasta as they shake it so that it does not fly into their faces. They show that they understand and later follow these safer practices independently. Children gain useful skills and positive attitudes that prepare them well for the next steps in their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is experienced and has a good understanding of child development. She knows children well. She monitors their progress and focuses on what they need to learn next. She has created well-organised areas in her playroom and lounge. Children have lots of choice and easy access to a wide variety of stimulating activities and resources, which motivate them well. She uses their interests successfully to engage them in activities and encourage their thinking and language. Children are eager to play with a large fire engine set. They become fascinated with the high-quality interesting items, naming many and using the new terms they learn from the childminder as they set up the fire station. n Children's communication is progressing very well. The childminder listens to them and gives them time to think and respond. Children learn new words and gain confidence in speaking, including children who need some additional help.

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need to do better?

The childminder is a skilful role model and teacher. She sensitively and carefully offers children new words and phrases, building their understanding and vocabulary very effectively. n The childminder has good relationships with parents. She shares information with them about children's development during daily discussions and regular messages. However, the childminder's partnership working with parents is not

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need to do better?

16 August 2022 always effective. She helps parents' understanding of healthy practices and ideas for supporting children's development. However, she is not always successful in helping to support the consistent implementation of these across children's homes and her own setting. n Children develop their physical skills well. They gain dexterity and strength as they build with blocks, balancing them on top of each other and working out how the different shapes can fit together. They use tools, such as spoons, tongs and scoops, to collect and pour dried pasta, exploring its qualities as they accumulate it in lidded tubs. They test out their ideas, comparing the sounds they make when the tubs are full or empty. The childminder has equipment in her garden, and takes children out into the local area. For example, they visit nearby parks or collect blackberries, helping children to learn about nature and enjoy being active in the fresh air.

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need to do better?

n The childminder thinks about what she provides for children and how she can improve this further. She undertakes online reading and research to gain new knowledge, and focuses on the changing needs of the children that attend her provision. For example, she has obtained additional assessment tools and ideas of ways to support children's speech and language more closely and effectively.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection issues and a thorough awareness of how to report concerns to protect children's welfare. She keeps up to date with the local safeguarding partnership procedures and undertakes training to refresh her knowledge of safe practices. The childminder keeps her home clean and well maintained. She ensures that the play equipment is in good condition and appropriate for the ages of the children. She supervises children closely and offers them sensitive reminders and age-appropriate explanations to help them to learn about hazards and risks.

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should:

n enhance partnerships with parents and help to expand children's healthy lifestyles and development further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2577317 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 10239500 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 2020 and lives near Wooten-under-Edge, Gloucestershire. She operates all year round from 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Wednesday. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4. The childminder provides funded early education for children aged three 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. n The inspector observed the children, and the childminder and spoke with them at appropriate times during the inspection. 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

16 August 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

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