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 arrive exceptionally happy and settled in the childminder's home. The childminder has formed wonderful bonds with all children who attend the provision. She prioritises in building secure relationships with children and promotes their sense of security and belonging. This leads to enthusiastic, positive children who are ready to learn. The children show delight in looking at photos of themselves. They recall previous experience of baking with their friends. They confidently identify their friends and point out pictures of themselves.

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The provision is outstanding

Children receive plenty of opportunities to develop their physical and social skills and have fun. They enjoy exploring the mud kitchen outside, practising their fine motor skills, for example, by using a range of utensils to mix mud and water together. The childminder's interactions with children are excellent. For example, she introduces mathematical language by counting the scoops of mud being transported from one pot to the other. Children express that they are making 'yoghurt'.

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The provision is outstanding

Children show extremely high levels of motivation and are eager to learn. They are immersed in activities throughout the day. Children spend extended periods of time investigating and exploring a wide range of resources. For example, children engage in playing with the play dough, with rollers and shape cutters, and they point out shapes identifying a 'star'. The childminder expertly introduces new vocabulary, for instance 'squishy and squidgy'. The childminder ensures that children are exposed to literacy in different contexts, for example, through books, posters and labels, to support their growing awareness of text and reading.

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n The childminder supports communication and language skills extremely well, and children learn to focus their attention and sustain their concentration on their interests. For example, children attempt to place a cloth nappy onto a doll. They continue to persevere and become deeply engaged. The childminder creates a culture of conversation in her home. Children speak to her and each other throughout the day. They rapidly use more words, forming sentences. The childminder narrates what the children are doing, exposing children to a language-rich environment. n The childminder plans an exceptionally effective curriculum to ensure that children are building on what they already know and understand. The curriculum is based on children's interests, emphasising independence and communication. The highly attentive childminder listens and responds to children. She introduces new concepts, such as adding cars into the play dough and creating patterns

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with the wheels to extend their learning. Children make exceptional progress

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23 February 2023 from their starting points. n Children demonstrate high levels of independence. They are significantly familiar with the routine. Children show high levels of self-confidence from a young age. They adopt respectful attitudes towards each other, for example, handing out the drinks to their friends at snack time. Children delight in helping the childminder complete age-appropriate tasks, for example, using safety knives to cut up their own fruits for snack. The childminder encourages children to make their own choices and decisions, and they demonstrate a pride in being able to do this. n The childminder regularly offers a wide range of experiences in the wider community. She plans trips following children's interests and directly supporting their next steps in learning, for example, a trip to soft play centre supports children's physical development. The childminder works with other childminders,

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arranging experiences for the children, such as trips to aquarium. n Parents' feedback is highly complementary. They comment the childminder provides a 'rich, stimulating, clean and safe environment'. Parents value the in- depth daily feedback and what their children have been learning, including ideas and activities they can play at home with their children. n The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour and provides swift and effective support if required. Children learn right from wrong in age- appropriate ways. For example, when children find it difficult to share, the childminder reinforces 'it is good to share, playing together with our friends is fun'. Consequently, children display high levels of social skills and respect for others. n The childminder is extremely reflective of her practice. She strives to continuously enhance her own teaching, knowledge and skills. The childminder

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uses feedback from parent questionnaires and other professionals to make well- considered changes to her practice. For example, she celebrates multicultural festivals, all year around, providing continuous access to a range of diverse resources to support children's knowledge and understanding of the world.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of how to protect children from harm. She is highly confident to identify any children that may be at risk and is aware of procedures for follow should she have any concerns, such as from domestic abuse and radicalisation. The childminder understands her responsibility to report any allegations made against a household member or herself to the relevant authorities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2601022 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 10265333 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 Hanham area of Bristol. The childminder provides care for children from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, all year round. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in child care and education. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity. n Discussions were held with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback

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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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