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 confident and enjoy their time with the childminder. They develop strong attachments with the childminder and form friendships with their peers. Children make choices in their play and engage fully in the broad range of stimulating and challenging experiences. The childminder creates a relaxed atmosphere where each child is valued and supported. Children are enthusiastic and motivated to learn. For example, children choose to play with the animals to retell traditional stories. They use their imaginations and substitute different animals to take on the roles. They enjoy using their voices for the characters and discuss the similarities and differences of the animals. Children's language skills are extended, this supports them to become confident communicators. Children behave very well. They listen to the childminder and use good manners. Children develop a sense of responsibility for the environment. They tidy away

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The provision is good

equipment and ensure it is available for their peers to use. The childminder promotes independence, physical activities and encourages self-help skills. Children hang up their coats on arrival, attend to their personal needs and self-serve their healthy lunch. They operate internet enabled technology and enjoy singing to music. The childminder uses praise, and highlights children's achievements, which raises their self-esteem further.

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need to do better?

n Children benefit from the well-planned and organised environment. The childminder observes children and uses the information to plan the curriculum to build on children's existing skills and interests, and what they need to learn next. The childminder recaps on children's previous learning, which supports their confidence and self-worth. She completes progress checks between the ages of two and three years, and uses assessments to ensure any gaps in learning are addressed quickly. All children make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder places a high priority on developing children's communication and language skills. She engages in meaningful conversations and introduces new vocabulary. Children enjoy sharing stories together and are given time to think and express themselves. For example, children use words like 'brighter' and 'evaporate' as they describe the weather. They discuss with the childminder

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how the clouds move, and the sun dries up the rain. Children's understanding of the world around them is strengthened successfully. n The childminder is ambitious, and strives to make improvements to the service she provides. She regularly accesses training and uses research to keep herself up to date with changes in legislation. The childminder seeks feedback from parents and implements changes. She shares amendments to her policies and procedures. The childminder uses her increased knowledge to support children's ongoing development. She ensures all children are well prepared for their next

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27 September 2021 stage of learning. n Parents are very complimentary about the childminder and the support their children receive. They appreciate the many first-hand experiences and trips the childminder provides in the local community. She regularly updates them on their child's routines and progress. The childminder promotes reading at home, and shares ideas to support children's learning. However, parents are not made fully aware of their child's specific next steps that they are working on with the childminder. n Children's enjoyment of books and subsequent literacy skills are woven throughout the activities. Children choose to draw animals and find books to check the details. The childminder and children discuss the features and increase their knowledge. They show exceptional concentration and develop their fine motor skills. Children use scissors safely, and cut with precision and accuracy. During conversations, children use words to talk about their feelings. However,

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the childminder does not always use these times to build on children's emotional literacy. n The childminder develops children's mathematical understanding well. For example, children select resources independently to build towers. They learn about shapes, sizes, heights, and patterns as they balance cylinders. Children persevere with the challenge and show a positive attitude as they rebuild their tower to complete the task. Children count confidently during play and use mathematical language as they sequence and order items. n The childminder follows the Montessori philosophy of teaching.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder recognises signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She understands the appropriate action to take, and has procedures in place if she has concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder has updated her safeguarding training, and has a valid paediatric first-aid qualification. The childminder ensures all adults in the home have suitability checks in place. The childminder regularly checks her home environment to ensure it is safe for children, and removes any potential hazards. She helps children to learn about keeping themselves safe when using equipment and during outings.

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should:

n ensure that parents know exactly what their child is learning next n enable children to understand and express their feelings and emotions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2497071 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10205228 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 4 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 2019. She lives in the London Borough of Croydon, and operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Wednesday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a level 4 Montessori teacher qualification. 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 childminder received since the COVID- 19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk together and talked about the curriculum and what the childminder wants children to learn. n The inspector observed a planned activity and discussed the quality of education with the childminder. n Parents shared their views with the inspector in person and on the telephone. These views were considered. n The childminder provided the inspector with key documents, including adults' suitability checks and qualifications. n Children spoke to the inspector and told her what they enjoy doing at the childminders.

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Inspection activities

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

27 September 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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