Childminder EY342713

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 happy and well settled in the calm and homely setting. They are keen to engage in a wide range of activities and confidently make choices about their learning, moving freely between different areas within the home and the garden. The childminder ensures that children are able to follow their interests and learning preferences. She uses her careful observation to plan activities that build effectively on individual learning.

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The provision is good

Children have plenty of opportunities to build on their early literacy skills. The childminder regularly offers engaging story times. Children develop a strong knowledge of familiar stories, songs and rhymes that they confidently recite or sing independently. They learn how stories are structured and use their imagination to create their own, such as pretending that there are monsters in the garden. The childminder carefully considers her provision to ensure that children have opportunities to develop good large- and small-muscle movement, to support their future writing skills.

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The provision is good

Children behave well and develop good manners. The childminder expects all children to be polite and kind. She supports them to share and take turns through clear and consistent rules and gently guides them to resolve conflicts. Children form strong bonds with the childminder and with each other.

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need to do better?

n The childminder places a high emphasis on supporting children's language development. She engages them in meaningful conversations throughout the day, and encourages them to express their thoughts and ideas through effective questioning and modelling. She extends their vocabulary well, regularly introducing new words such as 'soil' and 'enormous' while reading a story about an enormous turnip. n The childminder offers strong support for children's emotional well-being. For instance, she takes time to hold discussions with children where they have opportunities to reflect on their own and other's feelings. She teaches children the language to express their emotions and helps them to empathise with one another. n The childminder is passionate about offering children a wide range of experiences to develop their knowledge and interests in the world around them. For example, they go on regular trips to local nature reserves to explore

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need to do better?

seasonal changes. They attend local playgroups to enjoy interacting with wider groups of children. The childminder supports children's understanding of other cultures through stories, music and engaging activities. n Children show curiosity in the natural world. The childminder extends and

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18 November 2019 consolidates their understanding well through incidental discussions. For instance, while collecting leaves in the garden, they discuss which creatures eat leaves and which other creatures they might find living under them. n The childminder works in close partnership with parents. She ensures an effective two-way flow of communication which helps to provide consistent care and learning for children. This includes regular discussion of children's next steps in learning. The childminder offers suggestions of how parents can continue to support these at home. Parents are highly complimentary of the childminder's services. n The childminder promotes children's independence and self-care skills well. For instance, she teaches them how to put on their own coats and shoes from an early age. Children help to set up at mealtimes and they are keen to take responsibility when tidying toys away. Children develop skills that prepare them

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well for their next stages in learning. n The childminder supports children's awareness of safety. For instance, children help to check that the garden is safe before going out. They have clear routines to follow when getting in and out of the car and walking along the road. However, the childminder has not yet considered ways to support children's understanding of how to keep themselves safe when they use technology to access the internet. n The childminder is committed to developing her knowledge and skills to continually improve her practice. For instance, she has recently attended training to deepen her understanding of mathematical development. She has improved her practice and provision as a result, such as using a wider range of resources and checking that children's mathematical knowledge is well sequenced.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibilities to keep children safe. She keeps up to date with current requirements through regular training, and is aware of wider safeguarding issues. The childminder is confident with the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She supervises children well throughout the day and maintains a safe environment. She knows how to identify and minimise risks, such as by carrying out regular risk assessments.

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should:

n explore ways to support children to develop an age-appropriate understanding of how to keep themselves safe, particularly when they use technology to access the internet.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY342713 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10063063 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 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 22 July 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in 2006. She lives in the Kingswood area of Wotton-under-Edge, South Gloucestershire. The childminder provides care from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round. She is also registered to care for children overnight. The childminder provides funded free early education for two-, three- and four- year-old children. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a learning walk with the childminder to discuss the organisation of the provision. n The inspector observed the quality of care and teaching during indoor and outdoor activities. n The childminder and the inspector evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together. n The inspector spoke to the children and took into account written feedback from parents. n The inspector sampled documents that evidence the childminder's qualifications.

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Inspection activities

18 November 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

18 November 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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