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 settled in the childminder's care. They clearly enjoy their time at the setting and choose from a wide range of good-quality resources, both indoors and outside. Young children are curious, and they develop their concentration skills as they connect blocks to build towers. Although they find this tricky, children persevere and push the blocks together. Older children build more complicated structures and proudly tell visitors 'I made a monster'.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. They are kind to each other, and they share the resources. For example, they take turns to water the flowers with the watering can. Children have daily opportunities to be physically active. They enjoy digging in the childminder's garden and often visit local parks with the childminder to run around and play ball games. Young children are keen to have a go at putting on their shoes before asking the childminder for help. The childminder offers encouragement and praise which promote children's self-esteem and overall well- being.

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The provision is good

During the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the childminder maintained effective contact with the children and their families who did not attend. She offered support to help children continue with learning at home. She had regular conversations by telephone and shared activity ideas. This supported children to continue making progress, despite the pandemic.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows children well and plans a good range of activities that links to their interests and next steps in learning. She gathers a range of information from parents during the settling-in period. For example, she finds out what children like to play with at home, as well as what they already know and can do. This helps the childminder to plan activities to support children's progress from the very start of them attending the setting. n Children follow good hygiene practices with support and guidance from the childminder. They routinely wash their hands before eating and enjoy their snack sat at the table with their friends. However, the childminder does not consistently provide children with opportunities to improve their understanding of the importance of good hygiene and the benefits of eating a healthy and balanced diet. n The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's learning and uses

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these to plan what they need to learn next. The childminder successfully monitors children's progress and provides any additional support they may need. n The childminder is reflective and plans to undertake some additional training to further support children's speech and language. She intends to complete sign

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need to do better?

18 August 2021 language training to make sure the signing used at her setting is consistent with that used at school and in the wider community. n The childminder supports children's early speaking skills effectively. She maintains eye contact and speaks slowly, so children can hear the words clearly. The childminder encourages young children to repeat words and simple phrases back to her. n The childminder has good partnerships with parents and works with them to support children's learning and development. Parents comment positively about the childminder and her setting. They value the home-from-home environment and complement the childminder's calm nature. The childminder seeks the views of parents to help her identify ways she can improve further. For example, she sends out questionnaires on a regular basis and carefully monitors feedback, so she can make improvements, if required. n Children are beginning to learn about the similarities and the differences

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between themselves and others. They are kind and respectful of their peers as the childminder sensitively talks to them about children's different needs. However, the childminder is yet to consistently provide a wide enough range of experiences that helps children learn about cultures and beliefs beyond their own to enhance their understanding of the diverse world in which they live. n The childminder has good relationships with some of the settings and the schools that children attend. She understands the importance of sharing meaningful information to ensure children's learning is supported. However, she has not fully considered ways to gather and to share information with all settings to ensure consistency in their care and education and to fully support their transition to school when the time comes.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder completes regular safeguarding training to help her keep up to date with current safeguarding requirements and guidance. 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 assesses the safety of her home to identify and to eliminate any potential risks. She supervises children well and encourages them to 'look out' for each other to ensure they remain safe when they play outside in the garden.

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should:

n support children to develop an even better understanding of similarities, differences and diversity in the local community and the wider world n strengthen relationships with all settings that children attend to ensure

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should:

18 August 2021 consistency in children's learning and to fully support their transition to school n support children to gain an even better understanding of the importance of good hygiene and the benefits of eating a healthy and balance diet.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY552676 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10174206 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 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Quedgeley, Gloucester. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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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 childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss activities and intentions for children's learning. 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 and the childminder discussed and evaluated a learning activity together. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written documentation. n The inspector looked at the required documentation, including evidence of the suitability.

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Inspection activities

18 August 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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