Childminder EY381185

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled in this nurturing, homely environment. They clearly enjoy being in the company of the childminder. Children excitedly talk to her about what they are doing and are confident in her care. The childminder promotes positive behaviour very successfully through her calm and sensitive approach. She helps children resolve conflicts and shows them how to use language to manage these situations. Children behave exceptionally well and are very sensitive to the needs of others. They receive lots of praise, which boosts children's self-esteem. Children are encouraged to make choices. For example, the childminder describes activities and invites younger children to decide which one they would like to do next. Older children show a great deal of imagination. For example, they design clothes for a fashion show and request felts and materials to help bring their creations to life. Children listen well and are eager to learn. They persist when they

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The provision is good

encounter difficulties and show exceptionally positive attitudes and dispositions. Children remain focused for considerable periods as they play colour-matching games outdoors. They persevere well to make things work, such as manipulating programmable toys, scissors and safety knives. Children's independence is developing well. For example, they help tidy away the toys, find their boots or shoes and help themselves to drinks. Older children show an excellent sense of responsibility.

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need to do better?

n The childminder organises several pre-visits for new children and their families. She works closely with parents to settle children and fully discusses children's needs and interests, understanding that each child is unique. The childminder knows that it is important to gain parents' trust to share sensitive information about their children. Children form strong emotional bonds with her, approaching her for a quick cuddle or a reassuring hand hold. n Conversation flows throughout activities to help children remain interested and engaged. The childminder ensures she gives younger children time to organise their thoughts into words and respond to questions. For example, during a storytelling activity, she reminds children to wait and listen for their friends to reply. This helps children develop their confidence to speak and develop their language skills. Children develop good mathematical and literacy skills. They

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enjoy counting games, recognising their names and singing number songs. n A strength of the childminder's practice is her ability to stand back when children are engaged and enjoying their play, for instance when they mix flour, eggs and milk to make a pancake mixture. This allows them time to discover and experiment through first-hand experiences without the interruption of adult support. Older children help younger children instinctively and there is a good sense of teamwork and cooperation. However, at times, the childminder misses

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need to do better?

19 February 2020 chances to provide children, particularly the most able ones, with an even greater level of challenge during activities, to help them achieve their highest potential. n The childminder gives good focus to promoting children's health. Children enjoy healthy snacks and home-made nutritious lunches. They follow good hygiene routines and understand the importance of doing this. Children enjoy developing their physical skills. For instance, the childminder encourages them to use their balancing skills on a see-saw. n The childminder has strong partnerships with parents. They say they are very happy with the care and wide range of activities provided. The childminder keeps parents fully informed of their child's developmental progress and takes on board any information about children's learning at home that parents share. She uses this to further shape activities to meet children's individual needs.

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need to do better?

n The childminder works effectively with other settings children attend, sharing information to support children's individual needs. This helps continuity of children's care and learning. n The childminder reflects on the curriculum and overall provision she provides to support children's learning. She evaluates learning from training she attends and implements this, for example, how best to support children's awareness of the potential dangers of information and communication technology. However, although the childminder is determined to keep her safeguarding and welfare knowledge current, she does not focus on developing her consistently good teaching skills to the very highest level to maximise children's learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a very good knowledge of the early years foundation stage. She understands her role and responsibility to keep children safe from harm. She is able to recognise the signs or symptoms that may be a cause for concern and is clear on the reporting procedure if she has a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder ensures her occasional assistant is also knowledgeable about all child protection issues. The childminder makes daily checks to ensure the premises are safe and welcoming. She supervises children consistently, helping them to understand that their safety is important.

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should:

n strengthen interactions with older children to offer greater challenge and extend the most able children's learning to the highest levels n use professional development opportunities to develop teaching skills further to maximise children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY381185 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10125669 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 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 11 June 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives on the outskirts of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. She provides care from 8am to 5pm each weekday throughout the year. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder occasionally works with her husband as an assistant, when required.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home. She discussed with the childminder how she organises her setting and how she plans the curriculum for children. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and evaluated the impact this has on children's learning. n Several discussions were held between the inspector and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the premises. n A joint observation was carried out by the inspector and the childminder. n Parents' views were considered from written feedback provided and discussions with parents.

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Inspection activities

19 February 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

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