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 promptly settle and happily engage in the range of activities the childminder provides. They display a strong sense of belonging and show familiarity with daily routines. Children sit together at registration time to discuss daily topics, such as the seasons and weather. They enthusiastically sing songs and listen attentively to stories.

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The provision is good

Children are developing early literacy skills as they find a place mat with their name on. Mealtimes are social occasions. Children sit together around a large table to enjoy healthy and nutritious home-cooked meals and snacks prepared by the childminder. Children display good table manners and social skills. They enjoy chatting with their friends while they eat their lunch.

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The provision is good

Children learn to respect and care for living things. They have ample opportunities to interact with a range of animals, such as the childminder's two pet lambs. Children understand that they must make two separate lines and take turns to hold the bottle as each lamb feeds. They are beginning to manage their behaviour as the childminder reminds them to be calm and quiet so that they do not frighten the lambs. Children learn to respect and value difference when the childminder explains that one of the lambs is blind. They are kind and considerate and together they decide to pet the lamb who can see them so they do not scare the other lamb.

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need to do better?

n The childminder ensures that settling-in procedures meet the individual needs of the children who attend. She gathers a wide range of information from parents about children's likes and dislikes, as well as information about their routines and preferences at home. This helps children to quickly settle and supports their emotional well-being. n The childminder encourages children to be independent and to try to do things for themselves. Babies learn to scoop food up with a spoon. They display good hand-to-eye coordination as they put it into their mouth. The childminder, her co-childminder and her assistant offer lots of praise and celebrate children's efforts and perseverance. n The childminder provides a wide range of interesting and stimulating play activities. She skilfully differentiates activities according to children's ages and abilities. Babies display curiosity as they explore the texture of pasta and lentils

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with their hands. Older children learn about weight and measure as they use balance scales and pour and scoop lentils from one bowl to another. Children use mathematical language, such as 'more' and 'less'. The childminder extends their learning as she introduces words such as 'heavy' and 'light'.

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21 April 2022 n The childminder and her co-childminder provide a broad curriculum. They observe children as they play and carry out regular assessments of what they know and can do. However, on occasions, the childminder does not use this information effectively to plan more precisely for children's learning, to help them make even better progress. n Children enjoy being physically active. They demonstrate good balance and coordination when they practise riding bicycles. They remember to put on their helmet and learn the importance of riding safely, especially when near the road. Children understand that when they hear or see a car, they need to group together on the grass and remain still while they wait for the car to pass. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps parents well informed about children's learning and sends them photos of the activities they take part in. To support parents to share more information about children's

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learning at home, the childminder recently introduced 'Harry the hedgehog', which is a soft toy that children take home for a weekend. However, the childminder is yet to build close relationships with other settings that children attend, to share information and offer a consistent and complementary approach to their learning. n The childminder and her co-childminder are good role models for assistants working alongside them. They meet with them on a regular basis to discuss their well-being and to offer guidance and support with their coursework for a relevant childcare qualification. Assistants state that they feel happy and supported in their role and value the training and professional development opportunities on offer.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistants have a good understanding of their role to safeguard children. They attend training to ensure that their child protection knowledge is up to date. The childminder and her assistants demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of the signs that may indicate a child may be at risk of harm. They are aware of the appropriate procedures to follow should they have a concern about a child's welfare or safety. Each day, the childminder carries out safety checks on all parts of the home and garden to ensure that children play in a safe and secure environment.

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should:

n strengthen partnerships with other settings children attend, to share even more information and offer a consistent and complementary approach to their learning n make better use of the information gathered from observations and

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21 April 2022 assessments, to plan more precisely for children's learning and to help them make even better progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2529495 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10215096 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 18 Number of children on roll 34 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Staunton, near Coleford, Gloucestershire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. She works with a co-childminder and assistants. The childminder provides funded early education for 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 her 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 interactions between the childminder, her co- childminder, her assistant and the children. n The inspector took account of parents' views through written documentation. n The inspector looked at required documentation, including evidence of the suitability of those living in the household.

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Inspection activities

21 April 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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