Childminder in Gloucestershire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder's home is clean, safe and secure. She explains how she will complete daily checks of the premises to help reduce hazards and promote children's safety. n The childminder is well organised and describes how she intends to implement policies and procedures to support her practice. She attends regular safeguarding training and demonstrates a good understanding of child protection procedures. The childminder is clear about how to report any concerns, to protect children from harm. n The childminder explains how she will work with parents to find out about children's interests and routines from home, and use this information to plan effective settling-in arrangements. She recognises the importance of building secure attachments with children to support their emotional well-being. n The childminder explains how she will provide a range of interesting learning opportunities that support children's individual learning needs. She has systems

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in place to observe and monitor children's progress and to swiftly identify gaps in their learning. n The childminder values the importance of working in partnership with other professionals to provide a complementary approach to children's learning. n The childminder describes how she will encourage children to adopt a healthy lifestyle. She explains that she will provide nutritious food, and promote daily exercise outside in the fresh air. The childminder has high regard for the importance of oral health and has plans in place to teach children how to keep their teeth healthy. n The childminder explains how she will help children understand behavioural expectations. She plans to implement effective strategies, such as 'house rules', and promote kindness and respect for each other. This will help to prepare children for future learning and the move to school. n The childminder discusses how she keeps her knowledge up to date and

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refreshes her skills. For example, she has a professional development plan in place and has signed up to receive email updates from the local authority.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2527097 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10208335 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 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in May 2019. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Wednesday, including bank holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting 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 her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises that will be used for childminding. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will support children's learning and development. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of those living in the premises. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements when minding children.

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Inspection activities

15 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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15 November 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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