Childminder, Out-of school day care in Gloucestershire

This provision meets requirements

Children are happy and feel at home in the childminder's care. They arrive from school and put their belongings away in the hall. Children choose if they would like to play inside in the play room, watch television in the living room or play outside in the childminder's large garden. They quickly settle into their chosen play. Children have access to a wide range of toys and resources, including imaginative small-world play, construction blocks, board games and arts and craft equipment.

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This provision meets requirements

Children behave well. They listen to the childminder who provides clear expectations and gentle reminders as to how they should behave. For example, children listen and sit down properly as the childminder explains that they must not climb or jump on the chair because they may fall and hurt themselves. Children relax as they sit on the sofa to watch television for a short while before their parents collect them. The childminder has continued to care for children throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. She recognises the impact of the pandemic on children's overall development and emotional well-being and has therefore tried to only make small adaptations to her practice, such as increased hygiene measures, to ensure children continue to feel safe and settled in her care.

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need to do better?

n The childminder gets to know children well and makes sure she has a range of resources that meet their individual interests. For example, the childminder explains that she has identified that a child who recently started attending really enjoys art activities. As a result, she is looking to purchase further resources to support their interest. This enhances children's enjoyment of the time they spend at the setting. n The childminder completes daily safety checks to ensure her home and garden are safe, secure and fit for use. She teaches children to be aware of risks so they can learn how to keep themselves safe. The childminder reminds children to take action. For example, if something is in the way and may cause someone to trip, children should move it themselves, or tell the childminder so she can. n Children benefit from plenty of exercise and fresh air. The childminder regularly takes children to the local park after school where they use large play equipment

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and play with their friends. Children enjoy accompanying the childminder on dog walks in the village. These experiences support children to be physically active and develops their awareness of the local community. n Children display positive and caring attitudes. They help the childminder to feed and care for her family's pet hamsters. The childminder makes sure children remember to wash their hands after helping with the animals. This develops children's understanding of the importance of good hygiene routines.

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11 February 2022 n The childminder has established close links with local schools and other settings children attend. There are effective communication methods in place to promote the sharing of information. For example, the childminder speaks to children's teachers on a daily basis to gather important information to share with parents at collection times. This helps to promote strong continuity of care and learning for children. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder shares daily verbal feedback with parents at collection times. Parents are grateful for the advice given and value feedback of how to support children's overall development at home. They value the home-from-home environment and are happy with the level of care the childminder provides. They comment that the childminder comes 'highly recommended' and say they feel reassured that their children are happy and safe in her care.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is keen to further her skills and knowledge through professional development to enhance the service she provides. She makes good use of online courses and training to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. The childminder networks with other childcare professionals to share ideas for best practice and develop her skills and practice further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of how to keep children safe. She updates her safeguarding knowledge regularly and attends training to broaden her understanding of safeguarding practice. The childminder is able to recognise the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She is confident in her knowledge of child protection procedures and knows what steps to take if she has concerns for a child's welfare.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478912 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10125926 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 6 Date of previous inspection 2 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in the village of Eastcombe, near Stroud in Gloucestershire. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. She operates Monday to Friday, during term time, providing before- and after-school care.

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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 observed children's interaction with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of suitability. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector considered the views of parents spoken to during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

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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