Childminder EY546570

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 form strong emotional attachments with this kind and caring childminder, who is a good role model and has high expectations of the children. She effectively plans a curriculum with a wide range of resources and experiences to support children's learning. This helps them to progress well from their individual starting points. Resources are easily accessible, encouraging children of all ages to become independent in making choices about what they want to play with. Children behave well and learn good manners. The childminder provides activities to help children value and respect each other. For example, they play board games and use special resources, such as an exciting 'shape and noodle maker' for salt dough that involves turn taking and sharing, to help them understand why they cannot always be the first. Children are encouraged to take care of the toys and their environment. For instance, they know which bin to select for their used tissues and

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The provision is good

tell visiting adults they must carry a glass jar with two hands to keep safe.

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The provision is good

Children's healthy lifestyles and a love of nature are positively encouraged. They take part in daily physical play in the garden, in nearby parks or on local outings; children say that they love dancing and walking up the 'telly tubby hills'. Children are prepared well for their move on to playgroup or school. For example, the childminder provides book bags for children to take to and from the setting, mirroring school processes and helping to build their independence skills.

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need to do better?

n Since registration, this well-qualified childminder has strengthened her professional practice and knowledge, and has increased her understanding of children's learning and development. She supports her assistant to develop her skills to make sure that the quality of care is consistent. For example, they have undertaken courses to improve her knowledge of child development and how to support children's developing awareness and appreciation of diversity. n Children love to learn and develop the ability to explore the world around them with enthusiasm and confidence. During a 'creative craft time', children offer their ideas as they turn dough models into shapes, count as they prod holes to make patterns and pretend to bake as they use cutters. The childminder has a very good understanding of how children learn. She knows children's individual abilities and extends their learning effectively. However, occasionally, she does

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need to do better?

not make precise use of assessments to plan as effectively as possible for the next steps in children's learning. n The childminder uses mathematical language in children's play, such as comparing the colour, size and quantity of items. Children are curious and enjoy problem-solving as they mix colours to make 'yellow' and persevere with laughter, as their attempts to do this fail, realising that not all their ideas will

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need to do better?

4 October 2019 work. n The childminder supports children's communication and discussion skills well. For instance, she encourages them to listen to stories and talk about them afterwards, bursting into songs and rhymes that link with children's play. Children talk about the things they have observed, such as different shades of blue, and are eager to learn more. n The childminder develops strong links with parents, which ensures a consistent approach to children's well-being and development. Parents state they are very happy with the care their children receive, and the effective communication and information sharing. Additionally, she gets permissions from parents to share information with other settings children attend. However, she does not fully encourage these with other providers to consistently share in the assessment process and in supporting children's next steps in learning. n The childminder has good arrangements for evaluating and improving her

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need to do better?

service, including seeking parents' views on a regular basis. For instance, parents asked for even more ideas to help their children learn at home. She now provides suggested activities in newsletters, online messages, on a daily display board and through 'home activity fun sheets.'

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of how to protect children in her care and who to contact should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She also makes sure her assistant understands this process clearly, for instance, after training, she tests her assistant on her knowledge. The childminder manages risks appropriately and reduces hazards to children's safety. She teaches children to identify risks and stay safe in her setting. For example, children know why they need to tidy toys away, 'so they don't trip' and know they must not throw any toys inside, 'in case it hurts their friends.'

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should:

n ensure opportunities planned to support children's next steps are more fully matched to their abilities n extend the involvement of other providers in the assessment process, and in supporting children's next steps, to further promote continuity of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY546570 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10101411 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 to 3 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in May 2017. She lives in Quedgeley, Gloucester. She offers care from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round except for two weeks at Christmas. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 6. The childminder works with an assistant when required.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interactions with children throughout the inspection. n The inspector sampled children's digital and paper observation, planning and assessment information, and looked at registration records. n The inspector checked evidence of the childminder and her assistant's suitability to work with children and sampled some policies and procedures. n The inspector spoke to parents and children. She read parents' testimonials and feedback forms, to gather their views about the service and their children's progress. n The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

4 October 2019 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

4 October 2019 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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