Lawrence, Michelle

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children are confident in the childminder's home. They have strong relationships with her and really enjoy her company. They happily explore the safe and welcoming environment that the childminder provides.

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The provision is good

The childminder focuses on developing children's skills and outlines activities and support to help them to progress. The childminder knows the children very well. Children benefit from the childminder's focus on their current interests. She links the experiences she offers closely to these, and this inspires and motivates children effectively. They readily take on age-appropriate challenges, persevering very well with the childminder's timely encouragement and praise. They work to build construction sets, attaching bolts and nuts and using the twisting action effectively. They carefully pick up items with tongs, laughing when the item occasionally pings off and they try again, smiling proudly when they achieve the task.

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The provision is good

Children are well prepared for their move on to pre-school or school. The childminder has a strong links with other local childminders. They meet regularly as a group to offer the children in their care a range of activities in local venues every morning. This has helped the children build their social skills and confidence very effectively. This has been particularly beneficial for children who had been more affected by the lack of these opportunities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gaps in their learning related to these areas of their development have now closed.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is experienced and has a good understanding of child development. She builds strong and beneficial links with parents, and they value her advice and support. The childminder assesses children's achievements and monitors the progress they make closely. She focuses on what they need to learn next. She closely discusses children's needs with parents, ensuring they support children consistently. n The childminder helps children learn to manage their emotions, appreciate the needs of others and share the play spaces and resources. Older children enjoy the company of other children and form strong friendships. Younger children take turns very well for their age and enjoy games with the childminder and the other children. n The childminder's good teaching and effective modelling develop children's emerging speech very well. All the children enjoy story time and listen well. They knowledgeably sing songs and join in with actions the childminder leads. Young

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need to do better?

children learn new words and practise these readily in discussion with the childminder. Older children love to chat about a whole range of topics with her. Children confidently communicate their needs, even the younger ones.

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need to do better?

27 April 2023 n The childminder supports children's sense of responsibility and helps them to lead a healthy lifestyle. She offers useful commentary and explanations to help children's understanding of these important routines. Children follow good hygiene practices and talk about the healthy fruit they like to eat. They help the childminder tidy up, and older children independently get their shoes on to go outside. They are keen to do things for themselves and show positive attitudes to learning. n The childminder models using mathematical language. Older children readily talk about shapes and colours and the size of things as they work to thread large beads and reels onto laces, creating long strands. However, the childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to challenge children's mathematics skills further. n Children enjoy exploring in the childminder's garden. She provides useful resources to inspire their exploration and learning. They imaginatively make

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homes for plastic insects in the sand tray. They then look for real bugs in the garden. They are fascinated to look at them under a microscope, commenting on how big they are now. Older children conscientiously ensure that the insects are put back in their original home. They show care for living creatures and respect for our natural world. n The childminder shows dedication to providing a good service for children and families. She reviews her provision. Since the last inspection she has conscientiously adapted the areas used based on her observations and evaluation of what works best for children. The childminder seeks training to expand her focus on different aspects of her practice and to help her to refresh her knowledge.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is familiar with the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child. She attends regular training to keep her knowledge updated and to help her keep children safe and well, such as on child protection and first aid. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments of her home and garden and when taking children on outings. Children's well-being is at the forefront of her mind. She reviews arrangements to ensure that children can explore and play safely and that their care needs are promptly supported.

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should:

n make the most of the available opportunities to extend children's mathematics skills further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 136301 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 10279893 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 8 September 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in Downend, South Gloucestershire. She operates 8am to 4.30pm, Monday to Thursday, all year round. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder is in receipt of early education funding for children aged three and four 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 Parents shared their views of the childminder's provision with the inspector. 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

27 April 2023 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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