Childminder EY360102

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

This nurturing childminder puts children's well-being at the forefront of her care. She gives children her full attention and builds very trusting relationships with them. Children show genuine affection towards her as she takes time to respond to their individual care needs throughout the day. She is intuitive to their moods and talks to them often about their emotions. The childminder is an exceptionally kind and positive role model and has high expectations of children's behaviour. Children thoroughly enjoy the welcoming home environment and learn to play happily together, taking turns and sharing. The childminder very skilfully encourages mutual respect. For example, she asks permission before she helps children undress for a nappy change. Children's independence is encouraged extremely well through giving them the opportunity to 'keep trying' and learn to do things for themselves. For example, even younger children organise their lunch boxes at

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The provision is good

mealtimes, and learn how to go to the toilet independently. The childminder ensures she is familiar with children's personalities and interests, and provides activities that they enjoy and that help them to make good progress in their learning. For example, children who are developing language and number skills choose props from a 'song sack' and count as they sing lively number rhymes. Children play in a well-organised learning environment that encourages them to explore and develop their skills across all areas of the curriculum.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans a curriculum effectively that builds on what children know and can do and prepares them well for their future learning. For example, she encourages children's interest in letters, numbers and words by displaying names, books, pictures, numerals and shapes around the play areas to use in children's play. n The childminder provides good activities to increase children's wrist and hand muscles to support their physical coordination for practising to write. For instance, younger children are encouraged to 'turn' and 'twist' their fingers as they screw jumbo nuts and bolts together. Children playing with 'ribbon wands' twirl them to make circle, rainbow and snake shapes, and use their imaginations well. n Children have good opportunities to learn about different cultures and backgrounds and relate well with others. For example, they learn social skills with wider groups of children during regular visits to local playgroups where they

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develop cooperation and respect for others' differences. n Children's healthy lifestyles are positively encouraged. They benefit from regular fresh air and exercise to develop their physical skills and take part in many local walks and outings, for instance, to parks, farms and an arboretum. n The childminder supports children very well to be aware of safety through

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14 January 2020 discussion and to play together harmoniously. For example, children listen well to adults' suggestions, such as why it is important to clear a cluttered floor so they do not trip and fall, and why the toys go back in the right boxes so everyone can find them easily next time. n The childminder helps to extend children's vocabulary well. She introduces mathematical language, supports literacy and develops their understanding of the world during many conversations. Overall, children are confident speakers and share their thoughts and ideas with others. However, the childminder does not consistently extend younger children's thinking and problem-solving skills as well as possible during play activities. Occasionally, she does not give children time to think and respond to her many questions. n The childminder develops strong links with parents and carers, which ensures a consistent approach to children's well-being and development. Parents state

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need to do better?

they are very happy with the care their children receive and the effective communication and information sharing. n The childminder demonstrates a clear drive to continue to improve her practice. She carries out comprehensive self-evaluation procedures, assesses children's progress carefully, and uses discussions with a childminder support group to help her to reflect on and broaden her childcare knowledge. These help her to further improve outcomes for children. The childminder has plans to take even more safeguarding training for her continued personal development. However, she does not consistently focus on identifying training to help strengthen the quality of her good 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 secure knowledge and understanding of how to keep children safe. She is determined to attend training every year in all aspects of child protection to help keep her knowledge up to date. She knows the signs that would cause her concern about a child's welfare and knows the procedures to follow to protect children in her care.

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should:

n enhance opportunities for younger children to extend their thinking skills and consistently allow children the time to think and respond to the questions they are asked n continue to identify ways to access further training opportunities and extend knowledge and skills to the highest levels.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY360102 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10125638 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 2 to 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 21 October 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Cinderford, Gloucestershire. She offers flexible childcare arrangements but her core working hours are from 8am to 5pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, all year round. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's development. n The childminder and the inspector reflected together on children's learning during their play. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documentation, including policies and procedures, and evidence of the suitability of persons living on the premises. n The childminder showed the inspector around the home. They discussed how the childminder organises her setting and plans experiences for children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She took account of the views of parents through discussion and by reading written statements available.

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Inspection activities

14 January 2020 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

14 January 2020 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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