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 settle in well and build secure relationships with the childminder. They are highly independent and self-confident. For example, they move freely between the playroom and the outdoor space and are considerate towards others. Children are polite and learn to articulate their needs clearly. For example, they inform the childminder when they need to use the bathroom or are feeling tired.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy going on outings. For example, they visit the local 'friendship cafe', where they interact with elderly people. The childminder is a good role model in promoting good behaviour. She encourages older children to help younger ones with everyday tasks, such as tidying away toys. Children are respectful of others. They appreciate similarities and differences between themselves and others as they learn about different cultures and traditions. The childminder always reminds children about behavioural expectations. She helps younger children to manage their emotions effectively, such as when they struggle to share toys. Children are developing the skills they need for the next stage of their learning.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from a language-rich environment and develop a strong love of books from a young age. The childminder introduces new words during story time to extend children's vocabulary. She encourages them to repeat the words and uses visual aids to reinforce their understanding. Children demonstrate good listening and attention skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows how to ignite children's curiosity and offers a range of age-appropriate learning opportunities which reflect their interests. For example, older children learn to problem-solve as they consider what turns a solid ice cube into liquid water. Children are excited as they try to find ways to break the ice cube so that they can get to the miniature toy animal. There is lots of excitement as the children begin to see the toy emerge as the ice melts away. n The childminder works closely with parents to find out about children's interests, likes and abilities. She uses this initial information to help children to settle in. The childminder carries out ongoing assessments to monitor children's progress. She often refers to guidance documents to identify children's next stage of development. However, at times, the childminder does not focus on ways to actively promote children's next steps in learning and embed these in her

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planning. n Children develop a strong interest in early literacy and benefit from accessing a range of books. During the inspection, the children were entertained and mesmerised as the childminder read them a story about an orange monster, which represented an interactive puppet hand. Children listened intently to the

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1 July 2022 story and screamed in laughter as the monster's hand jumped out of the story and pretended to kiss their faces. The childminder knows how to successfully bring stories to life, such as by reading books with a range of expressions and changing her voice. Children enjoy being active participants during story sessions. n Children demonstrate good independence skills and learn to manage their personal care needs well. They confidently undertake small tasks for themselves, such as taking off their outdoor clothing and washing their hands, ready for snack time. The childminder recognises children's efforts and praises their good behaviour. Children are familiar with the daily routine and immediately help the childminder to place the puzzle pieces away prior to having their lunch. n Parents are highly complimentary about the care their children receive. They describe how the childminder provides a home-from-home setting, including

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need to do better?

how quickly their children have settled in and learned new skills. The childminder maintains regular contact with parents. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she used online video calls to keep in touch with families. The childminder works with parents to support children's learning at home, which includes lending them resources to promote children's interest in mark making. n The childminder is ambitious and regularly evaluates her provision. She has addressed the recommendations from her last inspection. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder attended several online courses to improve her knowledge. However, although the childminder values her ongoing professional development, she does not always focus her training on strengthening aspects of her provision where she feels less confident about compared to other areas, such as the quality of her planning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to identify and address safeguarding issues. She is familiar with the signs of abuse and the procedures to follow to make a referral if she has a concern about a child in her care. The childminder attends regular training to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She is alert to other safeguarding issues, including the 'Prevent' duty and county lines, and knows how to report such wider concerns to the relevant agencies. The childminder provides a secure environment where children's safety is given high priority. She undertakes daily checks to address any hazards and reduce any reoccurring accidents.

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should:

n focus more on promoting children's next steps in learning and building on what

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should:

1 July 2022 they already know n target professional development opportunities to improve the quality of planning and to help embed identified next steps in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482034 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10218615 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 1 August 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Tetbury, near Gloucestershire. She operates during term time from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, and from 7.30am to 5.30pm on Friday. The childminder holds a qualification in childcare and education at level 3.

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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 their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector and the childminder had a learning walk of the setting. They discussed the early years provision and the aims of the curriculum. n A planned activity was jointly observed and evaluated by the inspector and the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder throughout the visit and discussed how the setting is managed. n The inspector reviewed written feedback from parents and took account of their views about the setting.

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Inspection activities

1 July 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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Inspection activities

1 July 2022 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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