Childminder in Gloucestershire

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children are happy and content in the childminder's warm and welcoming home. They build close attachments with her and her family, and feel safe and secure. Children demonstrate wonderful early friendships with their peers and behave well. The childminder is a good role model and consistently supports children's understanding of feeling and emotions. For example, she encourages children to think about their behaviour and the impact this has on the feelings of others. Children have many opportunities to learn about the world around them. The childminder takes them on regular outings to extend their learning experiences. For example, children visit the library and community centre, where they take part in weekly music groups. This helps them to build wider social skills and develop a broad understanding of the community they live in.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children's early writing skills well. Children enjoy using crayons to make marks and are proud of their achievements, which they eagerly share with visitors. They develop an understanding of shape and use mathematical language as they compare shapes to objects within the environment. Babies are curious to discover new things. They use their senses to explore real items of different textures, colours and sounds, and display determination as they reach for items such as rattles.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children in her care very well. She has spent time getting to know their unique personalities. The childminder has an excellent understanding of children's individual needs and can identify when babies are tired, hungry or upset. Children enjoy close bonds with her, with plenty of cuddles and reassurance throughout the day. The childminder offers children praise for their achievements. This supports their self-esteem and confidence. n Good settling-in procedures support children to feel secure when they first begin to attend. The childminder gathers information from parents which helps her get to know children and plan for their learning from the outset. The childminder exchanges information about children's care and well-being daily. Parents speak highly of the childminder and the service she provides. They state that children 'thrive on strong personal connections' and receive 'wonderful care, attention

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need to do better?

and experiences'. n Children's physical development is supported well. Babies have plenty of space to crawl, stand and practise their emerging walking skills. However, the childminder does not always ensure that babies have enough opportunities and encouragement to participate in all activities on offer. n The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn. She observes children as they play and completes accurate assessments

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27 November 2019 of their development. The childminder uses this information to plan activities to extend their learning. This helps children to make good progress in their learning and development. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to access a wide range of books. Older children recognise that print carries meaning. They follow the words with their fingers and enjoy using pictures to tell stories to visitors. Children develop very good communication skills and use their growing vocabulary to express themselves. For example, they confidently explain that 'the planets are fiery'. n The childminder supports children's independence exceedingly well. Children are encouraged to do things for themselves, which helps them to develop a growing sense of responsibility. For example, at mealtimes, older children help the childminder to prepare food and lay the table for lunch. Children learn the

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importance of good hygiene practices, such as washing their hands before eating meals. n Children have access to a highly stimulating outdoor learning environment and develop an exceptional awareness of where food comes from. They plant and nurture seeds, beans and bulbs and watch excitedly as they grow and ripen. Children throughly enjoy eating their fruit and vegetable produce with the childminder and delight in taking left over items home to share with their family. n Although the childminder attends mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid and safeguarding, she is yet to establish ways to identify professional development opportunities to enhance her existing knowledge and skills and raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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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 child protection and safeguarding procedures. She is able to identify the possible indicators of abuse and has a good understanding of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder checks the environment on a daily basis to make sure that it remains a safe place for children to play. She teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For example, reminding them to be careful as they climb onto the chair.

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should:

n review arrangements for children's learning so that babies have more opportunities to participate in all activities on offer n strengthen systems for identifying professional development and training opportunities to raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY383280 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10125671 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 0 to 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 9 February 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in the Brockworth area of Gloucester. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday. The childminder offers funded early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the premises and invited the childminder to take part in a joint observation. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. She held discussions with the childminder to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of people living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written documentation. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

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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