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 happy and well engaged throughout the day. They are confident and make independent choices about their play. Children show that they feel safe and comfortable in their surroundings. They enjoy being physically active and move freely between the welcoming cabin that the childminder uses with her co- childminder, along with the rest of the co-childminder's well-organised garden. Children benefit from the familiarity of consistent routines. This helps them to predict what is coming next, and manage their expectations for the day. Children play well together and are keen to join in with group activities. The childminder supports them to be kind and respectful towards one another. For example, she encourages children to take turns and listen to each other's ideas and opinions as they discuss their favourite colour. The childminder is kind, patient and sensitive to children's individual needs. Consequently, children develop strong bonds with her.

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The provision is good

The co-childminder's setting remained open for the children of key workers during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. The childminder had a period of time away from the setting, due to the reduced numbers of children. The childminder continued to communicate regularly with her co-childminder and the children, to ensure when she returned the children remained settled and relaxed in her company.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows children well. Through her interactions and observations, she is aware of what children can do and what they need to learn next. She uses her knowledge of the children to bring them forward in their learning and development. For example, she supports babies to crawl and stand, by instinctively moving resources which interest them a little further away. Babies develop control over their bodies and strengthen their muscles as they grip furniture and safely pull themselves into a standing position. n Children develop a love of stories. The childminder enthusiastically reads to children and promotes open discussions to extend their learning. She helps them to learn new vocabulary and explains the meaning of words, such as 'dawn'. Children make links between the story and their own experiences. For example, they excitedly announce to the group ' I saw the stars and the moon'. n The childminder uses everyday conversations to support children's

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understanding of the world. She talks to them about the weather and encourages them to remember what it was like yesterday. The childminder helps children to observe the changes in the weather. She explains how the trees look like they are dancing as they move in the wind. n The childminder effectively supports children with special educational needs and/ or disabilities. For example, she uses early signing during her interactions with children to support them with their communication and language development.

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need to do better?

29 July 2021 n The childminder and co-childminder prepare children for the move to school in a range of ways. They support children's early writing and encourage them to practise their pencil skills in a booklet designed by the co-childminder. They share information with the schools children will attend, to ensure their emotional well-being is supported during the transition. However, the childminder does not consistently provide older and most-able children with enough opportunities to fully develop their independence and self-care skills. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder and co-childminder gather information about children's routines and interests at home and use these to complement the care and education they provide in the setting. Parents have high levels of regard for the childminder and her co-childminder. They are 'extremely thankful' for the care and education both childminders provide and

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need to do better?

state 'there is nothing they would change'. n The childminder effectively supports children to develop early mathematical skills. They test their ideas, solve problems and use mathematical language, such as 'big' and 'small'. Children work together and display a can-do attitude as they go backwards and forwards to collect the different sized balls, until they find the one that fits. n The childminder keeps her mandatory training, such as first aid and safeguarding up to date. However, she has yet to consider ways to fully evaluate her practice to identify professional development opportunities, to extend her good knowledge and enhance children's outcomes even further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to keep children safe from harm. She is alert to the signs that a child may be at risk of abuse or neglect and knows the procedures to follow to report any concerns. The childminder understands the need to protect children from extreme views and behaviours and to monitor their attendance closely. The childminder ensures children's safety when out in the community. She teaches children about 'stranger danger' and ensures they wear a reflective jacket so they are visible at all times. Children develop an awareness of road safety and know to stand in a line against the wall to remain safe when cars pass.

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should:

n make full use of opportunities to develop children's self-care routines, to further support their independence and confidence in preparation for school n strengthen the use of self-evaluation to identify professional development opportunities and enhance children's good learning outcomes even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY557326 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10175134 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 12 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. The childminder operates from a co- childminder's home in Cirencester. Gloucestershire. She operates between the hours of 8am and 5.30pm, Monday to 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 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 her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector was shown the areas of the setting that children access. The childminder explained how the setting is organised and how she works with her co-childminder to plan the curriculum and experiences for children. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector took account of views of parents through written documentation. n The inspector looked at required documentation, including evidence of suitability.

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Inspection activities

29 July 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

29 July 2021 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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