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 offers a welcoming and homely environment where children feel happy, safe and secure. Effective settling-in procedures are in place and children quickly form strong attachments with the childminder. Children are inquisitive and confidently explore the resources and activities set out by the childminder. They recall what they have done the previous day and are delighted to be able to continue to learn about autumn, as they explore the conkers they collected. Children behave very well. The childminder is a positive role model and has high expectations for children's behaviour. She is quick to remind children of her expectations when they forget. For example, when two children want the same toy, she gets down to their height and makes good eye contact as she reminds them about taking turns and sharing. The childminder provides children with healthy snacks and nutritious home-cooked meals. Children begin to make healthy

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The provision is good

choices when selecting what foods to eat. For example, children choose cucumber and carrot sticks for their snack. Partnerships with parents are good. Parents speak highly of the childminder. They appreciate the action taken by the childminder to stay connected with them during any changes and because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The childminder provides parents with a good amount of information and support to help them to continue their children's learning at home.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children in her care well and can confidently talk about their capabilities. She plans a wide range of age-appropriate activities to support and prepare them for their next stage in learning. Overall, children make good progress. However, on occasion, the childminder misses opportunities to fully extend and challenge older children, to maximise learning opportunities and help them to achieve the best possible outcomes. n The childminder supports children to develop their independence and promotes their self-care skills well. Children independently select toys and resources that they want to play with and follow their interests and ideas. Children manage their own personal needs. For example, at snack time, they wash and dry their own hands and select their own fruit. Children are confident and independent learners. n The childminder supports children's understanding of the wider world. For

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need to do better?

example, children have plenty of opportunities to explore the local community and learn about different traditions and the cultural and religious festivals of others. n The childminder makes effective use of the self-evaluation process. She values the views and comments of parents and children, to help to identify areas for improvement. For example, she records how well activities work and adapts these to improve what children learn.

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need to do better?

21 October 2021 n Children engage in a variety of activities with the childminder. Although, on occasions, she does not give older children sufficient time to answer and process her questions before asking them another. Older children do not consistently develop their thinking skills further. n The childminder demonstrates that she is committed to her own professional development to improve outcomes for children's learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection. She understands her role in helping to keep children safe from harm. She attends regular safeguarding training to keep up to date with changes in legislation. The childminder has relevant procedures in place should she need to report any concerns about children's welfare. She has robust risk assessments in place and completes daily checks of the environment to ensure that it is suitable for children to use. The childminder teaches children about the importance of safety. For example, children learn to stop, look and listen before crossing the road.

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should:

n strengthen interactions with children to ensure that they are challenged to learn as much as possible n provide children with time think and respond to thought-provoking questions, to support their thinking skills even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY558095 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10190282 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 2018 and lives in Cirencester, Gloucestershire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 2. She 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 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, indoors and outdoors, and discussed with the childminder the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and persons living in the household. n Children spoke to the inspector about their time with the childminder. n The inspector and the childminder had a tour the childminder's home and discussed how the curriculum is organised. n Parents shared their views of the childminder's setting with the inspector through written feedback.

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Inspection activities

21 October 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

21 October 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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