Sell, Mrs Imogen Victoria Joanne

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

The childminder is warm and caring. Her nurturing qualities mean children are happy and ready to learn. The curriculum plan enables them to follow their interests. This means children are always busy playing and learning. For example, the children take part in role play with vehicles pretending to be emergency vehicles. Other children pretend to look after 'babies' and go for walks with the pram. The childminder joins in their play, helping them to build their ideas and imagination skills.

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The provision is good

The childminder develops children's communication and language skills. For example, children pretend to go to beach, and they pack a bag. The childminder uses questions to encourage children to say what they have packed and what else they might want to take. This supports children's thinking and builds their vocabulary.

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The provision is good

All children show good manners, and they are learning to share and take turns in their play. The childminder acts as a good role model. She is respectful of their learning. For example, she gives them transition warnings before tidy-up time and then explains what they will be doing next. As a result, children respond to requests from the childminder and quickly follow instructions. The childminder praises the children, building their self-esteem and confidence.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a well-balanced curriculum using child-led learning and planned activities. For example, the children love the story about pirates. The childminder plans an activity for the children to dig in the sand for treasure. Each child has their own treasure box with their name on it to help them to recognise letters. The childminder skilfully asks questions to develop their numeracy, for example, 'I wonder how many you will find?' She encourages the children to count and name the colours of the gems. n Children make good progress, as the childminder has high expectations and plans effectively for each child's individual needs. She has an effective system in place to check children's progress. The childminder meets with parents when the children start, to find out what they can already do. She uses her observations of the children to identify their next steps. When the children are aged between

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need to do better?

two and three years, the childminder carries out a summary progress check. This provides an overview of the child's development and identifies any concerns. Parents share that they know what their child is learning and what their child's next steps are. n The childminder teaches children about healthy lifestyles. For example, children practise teeth cleaning and learn about why we visit the dentist. The childminder

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need to do better?

14 July 2023 provides healthy meals and helps the children to understand why we need to have fruit and vegetables in our diet. n The childminder understands the importance of reading books to children. She also uses singing times with actions to further support children's language skills. However, at times, the childminder does not consider ways to further encourage younger children to participate, to strengthen their understanding of words. n The children practise their physical skills while playing in the garden. They have opportunities to ride on tricycles and run. The childminder also takes the children on trips to local parks and toddler groups. She uses additional funding well to enhance outdoor learning further. For example, she takes the children to visit the wildlife centre and take part in fruit picking. This further broadens their experiences to learn about the world around them. n Parent partnership is strong. Parents feel they get plenty of information about

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their child's day. The childminder regularly sends photos and information about what the children are learning. Parents comment on how the childminder shares ideas about how to support their child's learning further at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding practice and attends regular child protection training to keep her knowledge up to date. She is able to recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse and understands what to do if she has a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder ensures that the environment is clean and safe for the children to play. She carries out risk assessments on her home and when out in the community to promote children's safety.

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should:

n build on ways to strengthen younger children's language development even further, so they can fully participate in all activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY460019 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 10299903 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 7 Date of previous inspection 30 January 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Yate, South Gloucestershire. Childminding takes place between 8am and 6pm from Monday to Friday, for most weeks of the year. The childminder receives funding to provide free early years education for children aged two, three and four years. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

14 July 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

14 July 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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