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 clearly feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. They confidently greet visitors and are proud to show them the areas in which they play and learn. Children benefit from a well-planned curriculum. They have access to a range of attractive and high-quality resources that are thoughtfully introduced by the childminder to support children's individual needs and interests. Young children display good physical skills. They eagerly explore the texture of dried rice in the sensory tray and develop strength in their hands as they use tools, such as paintbrushes, to brush the rice around the tray. They smile and grasp the paintbrush to move the rice in a circular motion. The childminder supports children's early speaking skills effectively. Young children try their best to repeat the words the childminder introduces in to their play. They respond well to the childminder's warm praise and encouragement.

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The provision is good

Older children display strong communication and language skills. They demonstrate familiarity with specific stories as they discuss the different characters, correctly identifying their name and their colour. Children use familiar phrases from these stories. For example, they remember the character is feeling 'mixed up' and demonstrate how this looks visually as they add coloured objects to a transparent jar.

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need to do better?

n The calm and nurturing childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She uses her knowledge of children's needs and interests to provide an engaging and challenging curriculum. The childminder plans play activities around children's individual interests and next steps in learning. However, sometimes, the childminder's planned next steps for children's learning are not precise enough to support them to make even better progress. n The childminder establishes strong relationships with parents. Parents comment on the valuable information shared about children's learning and feel thoroughly supported with continuing children's learning at home. The childminder is proactive and has already considered ways to establish links with other early years settings children will soon attend. She recognises the importance of sharing information to promote continuity and consistency in children's care and

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learning. n Children are given many opportunities to make choices for themselves. For example, at snack time, the childminder provides older children with a written checklist to select what fruit they would like. Children wash their hands before eating and sit at the table with their friends to enjoy the healthy and nutritious snacks they have chosen. n The childminder provides children with lots of opportunities to learn about similarities and differences between themselves and others. She values and

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need to do better?

13 July 2022 celebrates each child as a unique individual. The childminder supports children to talk about their own families and reads them stories to broaden their understanding of families that may be different from their own. The childminder plans a variety of experiences and outings to support children's understanding of the world around them. These experiences help children to appreciate diversity and develop a positive view of themselves and others. n Overall, the childminder helps children who struggle to regulate their feelings. For example, when children become over-excited and disengage from the activities on offer, she encourages children to take themselves to a quiet space to calm down and focus on their breathing. However, on occasions the childminder does not offer enough support to help children understand how their actions affects others. n The childminder promotes children's mathematical knowledge and

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understanding during daily routines. For example, at snack time, children are encouraged to use the vocabulary of size, and estimate if the breadstick she takes from the box will be longer or shorter than the one before. n The childminder reflects on her practice. She is ambitious and keen to improve and extend her knowledge. The childminder is currently attending training to support her to develop her environment and enhance support for children's well- being. She plans to complete a course on children's mental health to enable her to further support children affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of the indicators of abuse and neglect. She is aware of the signs a child may display if they are subject to extreme or radical views. The childminder knows the procedures to follow should she need to report concerns about a child's welfare. She knows how to report any allegations made against her or a member of her family. The childminder ensures children have a safe environment to play and explore. She keeps the front door locked to prevent unauthorised visitors from gaining access.

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should:

n review children's next steps in learning to make them more precise and support children to make the highest levels of progress n support children to gain a greater understanding of the impact of their actions on others, to further support their social skills, in preparation for future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2545900 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10215552 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 4 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in the village of Sapperton in Cirencester, Gloucestershire. The childminder operates from 7.45am to 5.15pm, Monday to Thursday, all year round, except for family holidays. She is registered to provide funded early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 (coronavirus) 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 inspector was shown the areas of the childminder's home that children access. n The childminder explained how the setting is organised and how she plans the curriculum and experiences for children. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the activities on offer and intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at required documentation, including evidence of the suitability.

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Inspection activities

13 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

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