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

Young children, including babies, have formed secure attachments with the childminder. They show they feel safe and secure as they are keen to approach her for comfort and cuddles when they feel unsettled and readily settle to sleep when they are tired. The childminder talks to the children during their routines, such as when they are eating and getting ready to have their nappy changed, so they become accustomed to what is going to happen next. She praises the children to help them develop confidence to learn new skills, such as guiding them when they use scissors to cut dough. This means children are keen to keep having a go and to persevere.

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The provision is good

Overall, the childminder knows what she wants the children to learn and the skills they need to develop for their next stage in learning. However, there are some minor weaknesses in how she supports some aspects of children's understanding of the world. The childminder monitors children's progress carefully. She works in partnership with parents to seek advice from other professionals on how to help close any emerging gaps in children's development.

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The provision is good

The childminder shares information with parents about children's progress and their daily activities and routines. Parents can enter the setting and speak to her daily. The childminder also sends them information via her mobile phone, when requested. This keeps parents updated about their children's progress and how they can work together to support children's development consistently.

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need to do better?

n The childminder's co-childminder has shared information with her that he gained from training following the last inspection. This has helped her make improvements to hygiene practices and in helping children learn about healthy eating. The childminder can identify her strengths and areas for development in her practice. However, she does not make good use of professional development opportunities to improve her teaching practice, and outcomes for children, even further. n The childminder promotes children's communication and language development well. She talks to children as they play and provides a narrative about what they are doing. Young children enjoy singing songs, joining in with the actions and attempting to sing repeated phrases. The younger and less verbal children become confident in communicating their wants and needs through their body language. n Young children's behaviour is very good. The childminder responds well when

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need to do better?

children get upset and need comfort and support in expressing how they feel. She and her co-childminder support young children to play well together, join in

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need to do better?

27 September 2022 group activities and take turns using the toys and resources. n The childminder makes good use of her garden to help children explore and learn about nature as part of their understanding of the world. However, she does not fully help children learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others in the wider society they live in. n Young children have regular opportunities to develop their physical skills. Indoors, babies cruise the furniture and have equipment to support them to learn to walk. Outdoors, children climb the slide and climbing frame and use ride-on toys to develop their core strength and coordination. n Young children develop a love of books. They confidently take books to the childminder for her to read to them, which she responds to quickly. They listen to the stories with increasing concentration, showing interest in the pictures. Children manipulate dough, using their hands and various tools to flatten it and

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need to do better?

make holes and marks in it. This helps develop children's hand muscles in readiness for early writing. n The childminder supports young children to develop some independence and self-care skills. She encourages them to get their drink independently, feed themselves and put on and take off their shoes.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a sound knowledge of child protection and safeguarding issues. She knows the procedures to follow if concerned about a child's well-being or if an allegation is made about a household member. The childminder checks the premises and minimises any potential risks to children so they can play in safety. She supervises children well and follows safety procedures, such as using the harness in the high chair, to help keep children safe.

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should:

n use professional development opportunities effectively to enhance teaching practice and have a positive impact on outcomes for children 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 EY344351 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 10217251 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, South Gloucestershire. She works with her husband, 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. 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

27 September 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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