Childminder 136180

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

Children are extremely happy, confident and secure in this highly caring, home- from-home environment. Their happiness and well-being are of the utmost importance to the experienced childminder and her assistant. They monitor children very closely to identify when they need more support and reassurance, and provide guidance as they play. Children's behaviour is exemplary. They often choose to play imaginative games as a whole group, ensuring no-one is excluded, and play harmoniously together for long periods of time. The childminder provides a stimulating range of activities that challenge and extend children's learning. For instance, at snack time, children guess toppings for toast. This leads to thoughtful conversations about healthy diets, the life of bumble bees and natural food choices. Children of differing ages and abilities swap puzzles, choosing evermore challenging ones to complete, and notice the achievements of their friends. Others

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The provision is outstanding

explore chopsticks, tweezers, containers and different-sized collectable items, to challenge their physical development and creative skills. The childminder promotes exceptional independence and personal hygiene skills for children. They deftly put on their shoes, zip up coats and use anti-bacterial gel independently. Children benefit significantly from the childminder's enthusiastic approach to teaching and learning. They are enthusiastic learners who are well prepared for their eventual move to school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder delivers the curriculum exceptionally well and incorporates each child's ability and interests into every activity. Children routinely help her to plan future learning activities. For example, children interested in cold climates are encouraged to look on a search engine to find related craft activities, songs, rhymes and mathematical games they would like to include in the planning. Children are making exceptional progress in their learning from their starting points. n Children have superb opportunities to develop their reading skills and to recognise sounds, letters and numbers. For example, very young children learn nursery rhymes and listen to stories which include counting and letter sounds. All children routinely attempt reading their name, writing and early sums routinely during play. n All opportunities are used to widen older children's vocabulary and reinforce younger children's language. For instance, younger children are encouraged to

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tell visiting adults about their interest in submarines, and older children join in the conversation. They recall looking through a periscope and describing 'octonauts' and 'octopods' who live under the sea. At mealtimes, older children discuss where their food goes and learn about the oesophagus and kidneys, and why the bladder gets full.

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6 January 2020 n Parents are very complimentary about the service provided. The childminder is highly proactive in providing information and advice to help them support their children's development. For instance, she shares information sheets about subjects such as sociability and mental development so parents can support discussions at home. n The childminder makes excellent use of her garden and local outings to support children's learning, health and well-being. For example, a 'beach' area in the garden incorporates a wooden sea boat and a holiday home. Natural textures, such as sand, shells, logs and pebbles, help encourage children's language, maths and imaginative skills. Children learn the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and daily exercise during lively 'wakey shaky' songs and while tackling new yoga positions. n The childminder successfully evaluates her service. She asks children and parents for their views to enable her to drive improvement to support the

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changing needs and preferences of children who attend. For example, children know there is an 'our wishes' folder where they can put pictures of toys and places they have cut out, to let the childminder know what they would like for their future learning. n The childminder demonstrates a strong drive to continue to improve her own and her assistant's knowledge and practice. For example, they attend a wide range of training opportunities to enhance outcomes for children further. They carry out effective research, for instance how to support premature babies and recognise children with complex learning needs. Additionally, they attend local authority meetings for outstanding settings to discuss ideas to help maintain their high standards.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of current legislation and guidance on how to protect children from harm. She knows the signs that would cause her concern about a child's welfare and the procedures to follow. She ensures her assistant is knowledgeable about all child protection issues. They both reflect on their current policies and any changes are immediately shared with parents. Risk assessments are exemplary, and children's understanding of risk is a key focus. Children engage in many conversations about recognising risks, such as the safe use of information technology, and eating berries. Recently, children risk assessed how they could safely help prune branches from a large tree.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 136180 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10125429 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 8 Date of previous inspection 18 August 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Kingswood, Gloucestershire. She operates each weekday from 7.30 to 6pm, all year round, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an advanced diploma in childcare studies. She is registered to receive funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder regularly works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the childminder and her assistant's interactions with the children indoors and outdoors, and the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector took into account the views of parents through written testimonials, cards and feedback questionnaires. n The inspector carried out a joint observation and discussion about children's learning and how the curriculum is organised. n The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector checked evidence of suitability and training and sampled children's records and policies and procedures.

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Inspection activities

6 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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6 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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