Childminder in South Gloucestershire

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is outstanding

Children thrive and feel a sense of belonging in this unique, nurturing setting. They build exceptionally secure and trusting relationships with the childminder. As a result, they feel secure and safe in her care. Children flourish as they confidently explore the well-equipped and stimulating environment. The childminder strongly promotes and supports children's independence. Children confidently make independent choices of what they want to play with.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder knows the children exceptionally well and relishes their individuality. She is highly skilled in her teaching and has high expectations of what all children can achieve. The childminder expertly plans unique leaning journeys for children to build on what they already know. She recognises, praises and shows pure delight in children's accomplishments. For example, when children use the sign and say 'more' for the first time.

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The provision is outstanding

Children's behaviour is impeccable while they play harmoniously together. There is a positive culture of sharing and caring within the environment. For example, even the youngest of children wait for their turn to add a puzzle piece to the board. As a result, the environment remains calm, enabling the children to engage in extended play. Children are highly motivated and eager to learn. They focus deeply and show perseverance with activities that offer challenges and enjoyment. For example, they show determination as they use safety knives to slice radishes and 'celeries' for their snack.

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need to do better?

n The highly skilled and experienced childminder is confident and passionate about her work. She is extremely motivated and strives to keep herself up to date, attending copious amounts of training to build on her already exceptional knowledge. She reflects on her practice to improve children's experiences. For example, she has recently undertaken training about making eating time more sociable. She proudly shares how children's confidence has grown to try new foods from the sharing plate. Children receive consistent, high-quality teaching from this skilled childminder. n There is a strong emphasis on building children's communication and language skills. All children, including children who speak English as an additional language, benefit from a language-rich environment where they practise speaking skills. The childminder continually talks to the children as they play. She uses simple questions to encourage them to think and waits patiently for

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them to respond. The childminder reads stories with animation. For example, when she reads the word 'laugh', she begins laughing and the children join in. The childminder also introduces new words and concepts during play. She seizes

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15 December 2022 the moment to teach the youngest of children the word 'ambulance' when they hear sirens outside. n The childminder supports children's well-being and health tremendously well. She teaches them the importance of healthy eating and following hygiene practices. For example, the childminder makes handwashing time fun with a song as she encourages the children to independently clean their hands. She helps the youngest of children, who need adult support, to roll their sleeves up. Children also have daily opportunities to engage in outdoor physical play in the fresh air. The childminder is passionate about children having meaningful experiences in their local community. For example, they visit local parks, the library and the greengrocers, or visit bakery staff to say 'hello'. n The childminder makes very clear, precise and accurate assessments of children's progress. This is to ensure that children are continually offered

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challenges that support them to make the best possible progress. The childminder recognises when a child is not achieving as well as they might. She then attends training, signposts parents and shares information with other agencies. She applies what she has learnt to her practice to swiftly provide children with the support they need. n Parent's feedback is extremely complementary. There is a commendable two- way flow of information daily. Parents comment that the childminder knows their children exceptionally well and that she is the anchor of their children's development. They report that their children's best interests and well-being is the heart of the high-quality service she provides. Parents feel fully supported and that their children are making excellent progress. They are significantly involved in setting the next steps for their children's learning. Parents highly praise the childminder's knowledge, experience and expertise about how

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a superb understanding of her responsibilities to keep children safe. She has comprehensive, up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding matters and indicators of abuse. The childminder knows exactly what to do to take swift action if she has any concerns about children's welfare. She attends regular training and very effectively reflects on this, ensuring that her knowledge is current. The childminder has meticulous policies and procedures to support her excellent practice. She skilfully balances her time to closely supervise children as she encourages them to take appropriate risks during their play. The childminder teaches children how to safely evacuate from her premises should there be an emergency.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2593608 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 10251315 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 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. She lives in the Downend area of Bristol. The childminder provides care for children from 8am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder is a qualified teacher.

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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 childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure that it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder at convenient times and assessed the effectiveness of safeguarding and care procedures. n The inspector took account of parents' and children's views during the inspection. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documents on

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Inspection activities

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

15 December 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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