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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy and content in this homely and caring environment. They enjoy warm and positive interactions with the childminder. Children invite the childminder into their play, which demonstrates they feel safe and secure. For example, children learn new vocabulary such as 'thermometer' while role playing dentists with the childminder, using various tools and equipment. The childminder knows the children extremely well and uses children's interests effectively to support their learning and to take them to the next step of their development. For example, children have fun practising using their coordination when throwing and catching balls to each other in the garden.

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The provision is good

The childminder is extremely attentive to children's needs and provides comfort and reassurance to children when they need it. For example, the childminder provides encouragement to children when they are crawling through a tunnel in the garden. As a result, children show perseverance and achieve what they set out to do. The childminder implements consistent and effective strategies to manage behaviour and swiftly intervenes when necessary.

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The provision is good

The childminder has good relationships with parents, and they comment positively on the care their children receive. Parents discuss how children's progress has been 'extremely evident'. They are informed daily of how their child's day has been, and parents are provided with regular updates on their child's development.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a secure understanding of child development and what she wants children to learn. She plans her environment, using the children's interests and their next steps. However, at times, children have limited choice in what they can access to progress their learning and interests further. The childminder uses children's starting points and effective assessment to track children's individual learning and development. Children make good progress. n The childminder supports children's communication skills well. She narrates what the children are doing, exposing them to a language-rich environment. The childminder repeats words back to the children, using the correct pronunciation. This enables children to further develop their language and vocabulary. n The childminder uses mathematical language throughout children's play, supporting their recognition and use of number. For example, children enjoy

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threading large beads onto a piece of string, and they recognise numbers proudly, saying 'this is a four'. The childminder praises children, and they smile as they recognise their achievement. However, at times, the childminder does not always allow enough time for children to problem solve and develop their own ideas, using their critical-thinking skills.

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need to do better?

13 June 2023 n The childminder helps children to learn about how to lead healthy lives. She provides nutritious snacks and meals for the children in her care. Children enjoy brushing their teeth while learning about the importance of oral hygiene. Children learn to manage their personal care needs independently. This helps them to develop their confidence and self-esteem. For example, they wash their hands independently and are beginning to attend to their own toileting needs n The childminder provides children with a range of experiences to enhance their understanding of the wider community. Children go on regular outings with the childminder. They enjoy woodland walks, visits to the library and spending time at the local residential village with the elderly. These help children to develop social skills and interact with a wider range of children and adults. n The childminder is experienced and dedicated to her role. She attends courses to

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help enhance her understanding about child development. The childminder has recently attended a course about planning activities. This has helped her to reflect on her daily routine, making it less structured and more child led. n The childminder encourages children to develop a love of music and books. They enjoy a story together after lunch, and children ask questions about the story, for example, 'where is the duck?' The childminder extends this by saying, 'What noise does a duck make?' Children show a strong awareness of routines and enjoy following them. For example, the childminder plays gentle music in the background to help regulate children's emotions, supporting them as they prepare their lunch.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure safeguarding knowledge, and she can talk about the signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows how to escalate concerns and allegations to the appropriate safeguarding agency, which helps to protect children. The childminder knows how to keep children safe when they are on outings and minimise any potential hazards that may arise. She attends first-aid training. This helps her to respond to accidents or injuries appropriately. The childminder ensures that the environment is safe, inside and outside. She ensures the suitability of members of her household.

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should:

n review the environment to help children express their preferences and make more independent choices about their play. n allow children more time to explore and solve problems by using their own ideas to further develop their independence and thinking skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2628425 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 10291711 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in June 2021 and lives on the Stoke Gifford/ Frenchay border in South Gloucestershire. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except family and bank holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 curriculum has been implemented and the impact that this has had on children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n Parents shared their views of the childminder with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

13 June 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

13 June 2023 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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