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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children show they are comfortable and at ease in the childminder's care. They readily sit on the childminder's legs as he reads them a story, and they confidently communicate 'no' when he offers them a drink. Young children concentrate well when looking at books and singing songs with the childminder. They show they are developing a love of stories and songs. Children engage the childminder in their play, for example, when building blocks and stacking different-shaped cups. The childminder helps the children solve simple problems, such as why the star-shaped cup will not click onto the round one.

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The provision is good

Overall, the childminder has a clear vision for the knowledge and skills he wants children to develop while in his care. He checks children's progress carefully with his co-childminder and together they work closely with parents to help children catch up where any emerging delays are noted. However, there are some minor weaknesses in how the childminder supports children's early language during routines and in helping them learn about people in their wider communities.

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The provision is good

The childminder and his co-childminder work closely with parents to support children's individual learning needs and to follow their home routines as closely as possible. Parents receive verbal updates about their children's progress to help them know what to focus on when supporting their children's development at home.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has made improvements to hygiene practices and in promoting healthy eating since the last inspection. He has attended training and implemented what he has learned into his daily routines. The childminder reflects on his teaching practice and identifies strengths and areas for development. This informs his professional development plans to help him improve outcomes for children. n Children benefit from regular trips to toddler groups in the local community. They have access to a larger environment with additional equipment to promote their physical skills. Children play and interact with other children and adults, and this supports their social skills well. However, the childminder has not thought of ways to help children learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others in the wider society they live in. n Overall, the childminder supports young children's language skills well. He talks

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need to do better?

to children as they play and uses simple words to encourage their vocabulary. However, he does not utilise all routines well to develop children's speech and language even further, such as during nappy changes and mealtimes. n Children have regular opportunities for fresh air and outdoor activities. In the

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need to do better?

27 September 2022 garden, they use ride-on toys, the climbing frame and slide to help develop their physical skills. Young children become confident in their self-care skills. They independently get their drinks, feed themselves and are supported to take off and put on their own shoes. n Young children's behaviour is very good. The childminder and his co-childminder are good role models and are calm and gentle in their manner. Young children are supported well to play together cooperatively and to share the toys and resources. n The childminder supports young children's early mathematical skills as they play. When using stacking cups, for example, children learn concepts including 'round', 'star', 'tall' and 'on top'. n Young children show they are motivated and interested in the activities. They sit for long periods and concentrate. Children develop their hand-muscle skills as they use their hands to roll, pinch and break dough and use various tools to

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need to do better?

flatten it and cut out shapes. Children listen to stories and show interest in the pictures. These activities support children's early literacy development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a sound knowledge and understanding of child protection and safeguarding policies and procedures. He knows who to contact if he has concerns about children's welfare or if an allegation is made against him or his co- childminder. The childminder makes sure the environment is safe for the children and they are well supervised in the home and the garden. He helps children make safe choices, such as reminding them not to stand in the basket in case they slip over.

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should:

n enhance children's speech and language development during daily routines, to increase their vocabulary and understanding even further n increase opportunities for children to learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others in the diverse society in which they live.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY344341 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 10217249 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 4 Date of previous inspection 29 November 2021

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Downend, Bristol. He works with his wife, who is also a childminder. They operate all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises with the childminder. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children and the impact these were having on children's learning. n The inspector observed an activity and discussed the outcome of this on children's learning with the childminder. n The childminder made available some documentation for the inspector to view.

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Inspection activities

27 September 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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