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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are curious and engaged learners. They concentrate well in their play, for example spending a long time creating spiders from salt dough. The childminder encourages children to persevere and celebrates their achievements, saying 'well done' when children manage to do something they could not before. The childminder develops strong bonds with children and understands the positive impact this has on children's learning and development. Children are secure and safe.

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The provision is good

The childminder has developed a good curriculum and introduces new concepts to children in a cohesive way. She gives children time to practise what they know and teaches them new knowledge in a variety of ways, understanding how children learn and develop. Children are well prepared for the next stage of learning and make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder speaks in a clear voice and repeats new words, such as 'dung beetle' and 'funnel web spider', so children build their vocabulary. Babies babble, responding to the childminder and building their communication skills.

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The provision is good

The childminder guides children to explore different festivals and celebrations, recently exploring the Christian story of Easter. She takes children on trips to local museums and nature parks to build their understanding of the local area and to meet new people. They visit the zoo every month to build their understanding of animals. Older children explain how they recently saw a brown bear and what it was doing.

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need to do better?

n There is a focus on guiding children to develop a love of books and stories, helping them understand experiences beyond their own. The childminder reads to children regularly, introducing them to fiction and non-fiction books. She reads in an engaging voice, giving children time to join in with the parts they know. Children of all ages listen attentively. n The childminder supports children to develop their physical skills. Older children develop coordination and core strength as they run and climb. Babies develop their balance and strength as they learn to sit and crawl. Older children are supported to build up their hand strength as they draw with pencils. n Children are kind and listen well to instructions. They are supported to develop a positive attitude to learning. They patiently sit at the table, waiting for their friends to finish their lunch. However, when children struggle to share or take

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need to do better?

turns, the childminder diverts their attention but does not always support them in understanding how their behaviour impacts others. n The childminder supports children in building their independence skills. She

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15 May 2025 guides children to close the buckles on their high chairs and drink from open cups. Babies are supported to increasingly feed themselves with the childminder's supervision. Children wash their hands independently and build their self-care skills. n The childminder is knowledgeable of early years education and has developed a curriculum that ensures children experience a wide range of learning opportunities. There is a focus on guiding children to express themselves creatively, for example with arts and crafts. However, the childminder does not provide sufficient support for children to understand and express their emotions and feelings. As a result, children sometimes become frustrated. n The childminder evaluates the quality of the care she provides. She regularly reviews children's progress, using it to inform her future improvement plans. The childminder recently took a speech and language course to improve this aspect

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of her teaching and children's development. She has developed links with other early years professionals and attends online forums to stay up to date with changes and improve her childcare provision. n Parents' feedback is positive. They comment on the interesting trips the childminder organises for children. According to parents, children make good progress with their communication skills. Parents also feed back that the childminder's communication is effective, keeping them well informed about their children's activities and progress. Parents recommend the childminder to others.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n enhance opportunities for children to explore and express their emotions even more n extend ways to guide to children to understand how their behaviour impacts on others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479445 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 10392078 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 3 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 1 August 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in the Hanham area of Bristol. The childminder operates Monday to Thursday from 7.30am until 6pm, all year round, excluding bank holidays and family holidays. She offers government funded spaces for childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of the curriculum during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector and childminder carried out a joint observation. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and people living in her home. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector read parents' feedback during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

15 May 2025 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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