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 makes full use of her local environment. Her location means there are ample opportunities to go for nature walks. Children look for birds, notice large cranes and watch the boats sail by. Children visit local playgroups and play areas. The childminder is aware that during the COVID-19 pandemic, children had less opportunities to socialise and explore further than their own locality. Her aim is to address this by ensuring children are given lots of opportunities to meet new people and enjoy new social situations. Children have lots of occasions to play outside in the fresh air and be physically active. Children thoroughly enjoy their time outdoors. They are independent as they explore the environment and initiate their own play.

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The provision is good

Children are encouraged to develop a positive can-do attitude. The childminder encourages children to have a go when faced with a challenge. They are learning to manage their feelings and behaviour. Children are happy, self-assured and interact enthusiastically with adults and each other. The childminder is a good role model and responsive to the needs of each child. The childminder has a good understanding of how to develop strong emotional attachments. Children have lots of reassurance, encouraging smiles and cuddles when needed. This helps children to feel relaxed and safe and engage in new experiences.

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The provision is good

Parents speak very highly of the childminder. Due to the pandemic, parents do not enter her home but wait at the door. She has adapted how she communicates because of this. Parents comment they are kept very well informed of children's progress and daily routines.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows children very well. She can identify what children know. She uses this information to build on their knowledge and understanding. She can talk, with confidence, about children's interests, development and next steps. The childminder makes regular and reflective observations of children's learning and development. She uses these to ensure children make progress given their starting points. n The childminder encourages children to be kind to one another through positive praise. She is kind and responsive to children's needs. The childminder pays careful attention to those children who are new and settling in. As a result, children are confident and are learning to behave well. Overall, staff support children well when they encounter difficulties. However, on occasions, behaviour management is inconsistent and children are not always sure of the expectation. n The childminder offers healthy, home-cooked food. Parents comment on the

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need to do better?

quality of her menu. Children learn to be independent from an early age. Staff

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need to do better?

9 December 2021 encourage older children to manage their own self-care needs. They put on their own shoes and coats and tidy away the toys. Staff support babies to feed themselves. n The childminder skilfully supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder is experienced in this area. Parents comment on how well she supports children's individual needs. The childminder works well with multi-agency professionals to ensure children make good progress. n Children have opportunities to play with what they know. They push cars back and forth and make pretend cups of tea for their friends. However, the resources and toys do not always offer enough choice or challenge. This means children do not always remain engaged and can lose interest. n The childminder is meticulous in her organisation. She keeps appropriate documentation and keeps abreast of any changes in legislation. Parents are

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involved in their children's learning. For example, their views and opinions are collected through comprehensive questionnaires. n The childminder models simple language to young children and babies. She remembers to wait, listen and respond. Children and babies use simple signs to aid communication. Older children are encouraged to develop their language and thinking. As an aeroplane flies overhead, they wonder, 'where is it flying to?', 'maybe the moon' they excitedly cry.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe. She can explain, with confidence, how she would respond to a wide range of scenarios. For example, she recognises possible indicators that a child or family may be at risk of being drawn into extremist behaviours. The childminder and her assistant demonstrate a good understanding of what to do and who to contact if there are concerns about any member of the team. The childminder ensures her assistants understand their responsibility and duty of care. Meticulous risk assessments are kept and regular fire drills undertaken. The childminder has excellent procedures in place when vetting and inducting staff.

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should:

n review the organisation of some resources so that children stay focused and engaged in learning n develop consistent behaviour management systems to help young children manage their own feelings and behaviour.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2523788 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10206583 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 18 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Sharpness, near Berkeley, Gloucestershire. She operates on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, from 7.30am to 5.30pm. The childminder employs two part-time assistants. The childminder holds a level 4 qualification.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss what the childminder wants children to learn and how she will do this. n The inspector spoke to parents and took into account their views on how well the childminder cares for their children. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including suitability records and first-aid certificates. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation. They observed how well assistants teach children and what they want them to learn.

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Inspection activities

9 December 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

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