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

The childminder is warm and caring, and her home is safe and inviting. Children are happy and relaxed and love spending time playing with her. They choose what they want to explore from a variety of resources and activities, which she adapts according to their ages, abilities and interests. For example, children discussed the name, size, colour and habitat of toy insects as they squeezed tweezers and sorted them into colours and types. The childminder is a very positive role model. She is kind and very respectful of children. For instance, she asks permission before she moves a child on to a routine, such as handwashing or lunch. The childminder manages children's behaviour well. For example, when younger children did not follow instructions to help tidy toys away, she used a 'tidy up' song, gentle reminders and an abundance of praise to reinforce why it is important to clear the floor, so they do not trip. This helps children learn to be kind, fair and considerate

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The provision is good

to others; even younger children happily share different resources as they balance and measure with weighing scales and pebbles. Children happily play in the toy kitchen where they pretend to cook 'insect soup' and take great delight in showing the childminder what they have done.

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need to do better?

n The childminder prepares a good range of planned activities across the curriculum, which builds upon what children know and can do. This encourages children to be curious, make decisions about what and how they like to learn, and gain self-esteem and confidence. n Children benefit from a stimulating learning environment and regular outdoor play in the fresh air. During this period of the pandemic, this includes meeting up outdoors with other small childminder groups. Children interact with others to help develop their communication and social skills in larger groups. n Well-organised policies and procedures underpin the good service the childminder provides. She checks children's progress regularly to identify any delay, and targets any potential learning needs quickly. The childminder has a proactive approach to the use of technology, for example to share the assessment of children's achievements and next steps with parents. All children

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need to do better?

make good developmental progress and are ready for the next stage in their learning. However, at times, the childminder does not consistently maximise learning opportunities to fully extend and challenge children and help them achieve the best possible outcomes. n The childminder has good relationships with parents. She has successfully adapted procedures to keep them well informed about their children's individual learning needs and to suggest shared activities. For example, due to the pandemic, children are unable to take books home from the 'sharing library' so she has suggested online stories parents can read with their child at home.

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need to do better?

22 June 2021 n The childminder supports children's communication and discussion skills well, in particular for those children who speak English as an additional language. For instance, she uses a clear commentary, counts aloud during children's play, and asks many questions as they join in activities. However, on occasion, the childminder is too quick to answer her questions. She suggests her own ideas and gives solutions to problems. This means children are not given the time they need to think and fully explore what they are doing, to extend their learning and skills further to even higher levels. n The childminder teaches children about healthy lifestyles. She encourages them to eat fruit and vegetables and provides fresh water to drink. The childminder makes the most of mealtimes to support children's enjoyment and helps promote their social and physical skills well. n The dedicated childminder has made good use of training since she registered.

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need to do better?

She has undertaken a level 3 qualification in childcare to deepen her knowledge and help her raise the quality of children's care and teaching. For example, she has reflected that younger children are calmer and concentrate for longer periods when they play with natural items outdoors. The childminder intends to build on the variety of natural resources she offers children in the playroom. Additionally, she uses several ways to reflect on the service she provides, such as regular discussions with other childminders, parents' feedback and her own research. This helps to ensure that she continuously improves her provision.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibility to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She considers every aspect of children's welfare and how to protect them from harm, and has a comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding procedures. The childminder risk assesses her home and garden effectively and follows good safety and hygiene practices. As a result of COVID-19 (coronavirus), she undertakes a more thorough cleaning routine for resources and no longer sends books and toys home for parents and children to share, to limit cross-infection.

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should:

n increase opportunities for children to experience different challenges throughout their play, to learn as much as possible n enhance children's development by targeting the use of open questions more effectively to match all children's level of understanding and recognise when play should continue uninterrupted.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY558314 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10190119 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 5 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She lives in the Tuffley area of Gloucester. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 5.30pm, all year round. Overnight care can be arranged on an ad-hoc basis.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken this into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together and discussed how the curriculum is organised. The childminder carried out a joint observation with the inspector. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children and looked at available resources. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from written testimonials and thank you cards. n The inspector talked to children and held discussions with the childminder about leadership and management, safeguarding, and how she evaluates practice.

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Inspection activities

22 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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