Childminder EY289572

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder is passionate about her role and strives for excellence. She leads her small team with great determination and demonstrates an excellent understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements. On arrival, children race into the childminder's warm and inviting home and demonstrate high levels of confidence and emotional security. Their enthusiastic voices and laughter can be heard throughout the setting. Excellent settling-in procedures help the team get to know children and their families very well. Children understand the high expectations for their behaviour. The childminder ensures she and her assistants constantly model how to behave and children respond exceptionally well, demonstrating exemplary behaviour. For example, even very young children say, 'You're welcome' when thanked for being kind during snack times or play.

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The provision is outstanding

Children develop a superb understanding of good hygiene practices. They have a full understanding of the need for handwashing, nose-blowing and coughing procedures to prevent cross-contamination. Younger children practise blowing their own noses, and older children remind each other to 'catch your cough'. Children acquire excellent skills that prepare them extremely well for the next stage in their learning, including going to school. They are motivated learners and remain engrossed and engaged in activities of their choice for long periods of time.

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n The quality of education is consistently challenging and stimulating. The childminder, with her assistants, plans captivating activities and experiences across a broad curriculum that motivate and challenge all ages and stages of children. Children make excellent progress. n The childminder has a clear focus on supporting children's communication skills. For example, younger children show superb skills in listening and responding to instructions as they take suggestions from older children to help build a 'light den' under a table. Her assistants extend and motivate the children further to inspire imaginative play and language by asking questions. n Children's independence is promoted well as they play and learn. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to help themselves to resources, without restricting the amount they use, and gives them the responsibility of tidying up when they hear the 'tidy up' music. All children stop

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what they are doing and proceed to tidy up, so they learn to take care of their toys and environment. n The childminder has an excellent understanding of where children are in their development and what they need to do next. Children who need additional support are identified swiftly and effective strategies, in conjunction with parents and carers, are utilised well to help them catch up. The childminder works

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5 December 2019 closely with other settings children attend and outside agencies and seeks further training to ensure she meets children's individual needs fully. n Children's understanding of the diversity of the world around them is explored very well. The childminder displays dual-language labels and visual images that reflect positive images of culture, ethnicity, gender and disability. Children learn to count and sing rhymes in other languages, such as French. n Parents comment positively on the outstanding quality and educational support their children receive. The childminder's newsletters are highly regarded by parents as an excellent source of information. For example, they appreciate the links she gives them to help keep children safe while using technology. n The childminder monitors the work and teaching practice of her assistants exceptionally well to ensure they maintain her very high standards and the

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excellent progress that children make. For example, since the last inspection, she has supported one of her assistants to gain a degree-level qualification. As a result, the expertise that has been developed is used extremely well to enhance children's learning and development even further. Additionally, the team attend childminder network meetings, take part in research projects and discuss the many online training courses they undertake to help them improve outcomes for children. n The childminder makes thorough evaluations of her practice. She effectively uses feedback from children, parents and staff to make changes that benefit children. For instance, she recognises that children make strong progress during visits to a local forest school and she is replicating these activities in her garden.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistants have an excellent understanding of safeguarding procedures and what to do to help protect children from harm. They use rigorous risk assessments to ensure children's safety and hygiene throughout their time at the setting. The childminder continually reviews and updates these effectively to manage any concerns. The childminder has excellent recruitment and induction processes to help ensure the continued suitability of staff and any volunteers. For example, she insists members of her family take training in paediatric first aid and child protection in case of an emergency.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY289572 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10125564 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 13 Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 31 Date of previous inspection 1 October 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in the Hardwicke area on the outskirts of Gloucester. The childminder provides care throughout the year from Monday to Thursday, 7am to 6pm, and on Friday from 7am to 5pm. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder works with two assistants, one who holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 5. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the childminder's and the assistants' interactions with children indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder, assistants and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint observation and a tour of the house and garden with the childminder to discuss how the curriculum is organised. n The inspector spoke to a parent and took into account the views of parents through written testimonials and feedback questionnaires. n The inspector sampled paperwork, including children's online records, planning and policies and procedures.

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Inspection activities

5 December 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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5 December 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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