Childminder in Gloucestershire

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are settled and enjoy the time they spend with the childminder. They enjoy carefully planned, fun and stimulating activities. This helps them make good progress in their individual learning and development. The childminder skilfully interacts to guide their play and extend their learning.

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The provision is good

Children are kind and mindful of each other's feelings. They take turns with the resources and politely ask when they would like something that another child has. Children develop their independence as they carefully cut their own fruit for snack. They develop good friendships within the setting. Children chat and laugh as they talk about their 'dinosaur names'. Older children are caring and considerate towards the younger children. For instance, they are gentle and interact closely with babies, cooing and stroking their head.

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The provision is good

Children have plenty of opportunities to develop their communication and language skills. The childminder engages them well in meaningful conversations and helps them to take turns and listen to one another. Children talk confidently about how they are feeling and make independent choices about what song they would like to sing.

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The provision is good

During the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the childminder and co-childminder kept in touch with families virtually when children were unable to attend. For example, they shared songs and helpful home learning activities. This regular communication maintained relationships, supporting children's emotional well-being when they returned. The childminder adapted closing times to allow extra time for rigorous cleaning each day.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children well. She regularly observes and assesses their learning and development. Children gain the knowledge and skills they will need for starting school. They excitedly take part in group messy play activities. They use a range of resources to strengthen their hand muscles and dexterity in preparation for early writing. n The childminder is enthusiastic and engages with the children in their play. She offers high-quality interactions and asks children appropriate questions to extend their thinking. However, sometimes, the childminder does not give children enough time to follow their natural curiosity and explore resources independently. n The childminder improves children's mathematical skills effectively throughout their learning experiences. For instance, she challenges children's thinking by asking questions that prompt them to discuss the size and weight of the

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need to do better?

18 June 2021 'potions' they create. n The childminder and co-childminder maintain good relationships with parents and share ideas about how children can continue their learning at home. For example, children and parents enjoy a 'book share' system to encourage a love of reading. Children talk about the characters and join in with repeated phrases in familiar stories. They learn new words, such as 'nocturnal', and proudly explain to visitors what this means. n Children enjoy regular outings into the community to widen their experiences. They learn how to care for their surroundings as they proudly take part in tasks, such as picking up litter. This helps to keep their local area safe and tidy for everyone. The childminder points out the primary schools older children will be attending when on outings in the minibus. Children are then encouraged to use this opportunity to share their thoughts and feelings about the move to school,

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helping support their emotional well-being. n The childminder is respectful during children's care routines. Children display high levels of independence and choose to get themselves changed after messy play activities. The childminder teaches children to respect each others' privacy and to ask for permission before joining others when the childminder is tending to their personal care needs. n Overall, children engage in meaningful learning opportunities across the areas of learning. However, opportunities for older children to explore technology are not consistently available to develop their interests and awareness of how things work. n The childminder works closely with her co-childminder to reflect on their practice and enhance their setting. She is keen to continue with her professional development and improve her knowledge and skills. The childminder knows what they do well and identifies areas for improvement. In addition to

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need to do better?

mandatory training, she has attended online training to prepare herself for the implementation of the reforms to the early years foundation stage.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe. She has a good knowledge of the procedures to follow and the professionals to inform following a welfare concern. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date by attending regular training and reading current legislation and guidance. She teaches children effectively how to keep themselves safe. For example, reminding children to walk carefully so they do not trip or slip when walking to the playroom.

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should:

18 June 2021 n enhance opportunities for children to explore resources independently and develop their natural curiosity n develop further opportunities to interest older children in technology.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY553621 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10174274 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in November 2017. She offers care from 8am to 5.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8am to 3.15pm on Friday. The childminder operates all year round except for bank holidays and family holidays. She has a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder always works with her sister who is also a childminder.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken this into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss activities and intentions for children's learning. n The inspector and the childminder discussed and evaluated a learning activity together. n The inspector took account of views of parents through discussion and written documentation. n The inspector looked at required documentation, including evidence of the suitability.

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Inspection activities

18 June 2021 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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