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 develop close and caring relationships with the nurturing childminder, who knows them and their families well. They choose from a wide range of resources that support their growing interests and maximise their learning. Children are curious and confidently explore the environment. They are excited to hear about a hedgehog that has appeared in the childminder's garden. Children listen with awe and wonder as the childminder reads aloud a letter addressed to 'the children' from the hedgehog. Older children develop an early awareness of letters and sounds. Together they read a sign that displays the sound 'sh'. The childminder repeats the sound and explains that this is to remind them to be quiet and considerate of the hedgehogs, as they are sleeping in the garden throughout the winter. Children receive plenty of fresh air and exercise. They spend much of their time in the garden and have regular trips to the local woodland, where they meet with

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The provision is good

other childminders and children. Following the the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder has recognised children have had reduced social interactions with people outside of their home. She, therefore, plans weekly meetings with other childminding groups to develop children's confidence in new environments. This also provides opportunities for children to play and develop friendships with a larger group of children.

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n The childminder provides an exciting and well-resourced learning environment. Children are kind and play cooperatively. They use their imagination as they play together in the role-play house called 'Pickle Cottage'. Children pretend to pour cups of tea and spend time caring for baby dolls. n The childminder provides good opportunities to support children's physical development. Children excitedly use tools, such as screwdrivers, and explore twisting screws into a pumpkin. This helps to develop strength in their hands and supports their early writing skills. n The childminder knows children very well. She uses her knowledge of children's interests and their next steps in learning to effectively build on what children know and can do. The childminder has ambitious goals for all children in her setting. However, on occasions, the childminder does not plan and manage group activities well enough to meet the needs of all children. For example, at

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times, adult-led activities are too advanced for the younger children taking part. As a result, younger children lose focus and do not benefit from activities to the extent that older children do. n The childminder closely monitors children's progress. She is quick to identify where children need extra support. The childminder liaises with relevant professionals and other settings children attend to ensure children can reach

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1 November 2021 their full potential. She shares regular progress updates with parents as well as activities to do at home, to support children's learning when they are away from the setting. n Children learn about the benefits of following a healthy lifestyle. The childminder promotes healthy eating habits and children enjoy a variety of fruit for their snack. Children learn about oral hygiene and participate in activities that help them learn how to brush their teeth. n The childminder provides an inclusive and diverse learning environment. She ensures resources reflect the diversity within families, communities and the wider world. For example, children enjoy dressing up in cultural costumes and use different props in their play, such as walking sticks. The childminder also plans trips to the city to develop their appreciation for people within the community. n Children's communication skills are supported well. The childminder encourages

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children to describe different objects as they play a guessing game. Children listen carefully to the clues and are keen to share their ideas about what the object could be. The childminder introduces words, such as 'squishy' and 'bumpy', to support children's emerging vocabulary. She praises children when they repeat the words and for correctly guessing the object. This supports their confidence and self-esteem. n The childminder is reflective and uses self-evaluation to identify and focus on specific areas, to improve the quality of experiences that children receive. Parents are highly complimentary about the service she offers and the progress their children make in her care.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is clear about her responsibility to keep children safe. She attends regular child protection training to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date. The childminder recognises the signs that indicate a child may be at risk of harm and knows how to report concerns about a child's welfare. She supports children to manage their own safety. For example, children are reminded to walk carefully down the steps in the garden and to watch where they are going. During trips out into the community, children wear high-visibility vests, so the childminder can see them at all times.

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should:

n strengthen the planning of group activities to ensure they meet the learning needs of all children who take part.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY562756 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10190959 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 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teaching status. 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 childminder showed the inspector the premises and the areas used for childminding. The childminder discussed her intentions for children's learning and the curriculum she offers. n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. The childminder and the inspector discussed an activity and evaluated the impact on children's learning. n The inspector took account of parents' views through written documentation. n The inspector looked at required documentation, including evidence of suitability of those living in the household.

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1 November 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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