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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are happy and clearly feel safe in the childminder's care. They confidently meet and greet visitors and soon settle into their play. Children use their imagination as they pretend to fix a leak in the roof of their pretend castle. They explain that they need 'wood' and 'screws' to stop the rain from getting through the 'hole in the roof'.

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The provision is good

Children of all ages play well together. They listen carefully as the childminder gives them instructions and explains how group games work. Children work as a team to fit pieces of a large floor puzzle together. Older children recognise numbers and take turns to put them together in order from one to 10. Children display good hand-to-eye coordination. They demonstrate this as they throw bean bags onto the number puzzle. The childminder encourages children to count to seven. She challenges their thinking as she asks them to complete a set quantity of actions, such as to clap seven times when the beanbag lands on that number.

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The provision is good

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder has made some changes to practice. For example, doorstep drop-off and collection procedures are in place to allow for social distancing.

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need to do better?

n The childminder recognises that isolation periods have impacted on children's emotional well-being and children can become unsettled when they have not attended for a period of time. The childminder is sensitive to children's individual needs. She recognises when children become unsettled, and immediately offers comfort and sits them on her lap for a cuddle. n The childminder gathers key information from parents when children first start to attend. This includes information about children's routines at home, as well as their interests. The childminder uses this information to plan her curriculum. She takes into account children's individual needs and what they need to learn next. As a result, children make good progress in their learning. n The childminder has effective partnerships with parents. She shares information about their children's learning and development through daily communications, such as diaries, digital messaging and verbal feedback. The childminder sends

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out regular parent questionnaires to gather their views on the service she provides. Parents' feedback is positive. They comment on the 'exciting activities and outings' that the childminder provides, and state that children are 'always excited to attend'. n Children develop their social confidence as the childminder takes them on outings where they meet with other childminder's and their minded children. Children develop an understanding of the world around them. They enjoy visits

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need to do better?

27 January 2022 to places of interest in the local community, such as parks and soft-play centres. n Children benefit from healthy routines that promote their independence. They know that they must wash their hands before eating to prevent them from getting germs. Children cooperate during mealtimes and help themselves to a plate from the cupboard before choosing where to sit at the table. They enjoy healthy snacks from home and display good table manners. n The childminder considers ways to introduce the use of technology within planned activities. For example, she uses the internet to give children the opportunity to look at arctic animals and hear the sounds that they make. However, she has not yet fully considered how to include teaching children about the safe use of technology in her curriculum in order to further extend their understanding of personal safety. n The childminder plans a range of adult-led activities for the children in her care.

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She organises and sets out the resources. However, at times, the childminder can be overly directive and tells children how they should do things. She does not always give them time to think and plan for themselves to further develop their curiosity and creativity. n The childminder supports children's communication, language and literacy skills well. She teaches children how to find out information, and uses books and stories as a point of reference. The childminder engages children in purposeful conversations and introduces new vocabulary. For example, she tells them the names of animals, such as 'narwhal' and 'puffin'. n The childminder attends statutory training courses, including paediatric first aid. However, she does not consistently access other professional development opportunities to enhance her knowledge and raise outcomes for children further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures and updates her knowledge by attending training. She is able to identify the signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. The childminder knows what action to take should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She is vigilant about children's safety. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments on all areas of her home to help to identify and remove potential hazards. This ensures that children play in a safe environment.

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should:

n develop children's understanding of how to keep themselves safe when using technology n enhance opportunities for children to explore their own ways of doing things to

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should:

27 January 2022 develop their curiosity and creativity further n build on professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge and raise outcomes for children to the highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY401262 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10063064 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 3 Date of previous inspection 10 August 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Coleford, Gloucestershire. The setting operates between the hours of 8.30am and 5pm, Tuesday to Thursday, all year round, except for family 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 this into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector was shown the areas of the setting that children access. The childminder explained how the setting is organised and how she plans the curriculum and experiences for children. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written documentation. n The inspector looked at required documentation, including evidence of suitability.

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Inspection activities

27 January 2022 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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