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 receive a warm welcome on arrival to the setting. This helps them to settle in with ease and form secure attachments with the childminder. Despite most of the children being new to the setting, the childminder is aware of their individual care needs and knows how to support their emotional well-being. As a result, children are happy to explore their surroundings and engage in free play.

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The provision is good

Children have access to a suitable range of activities and they are keen to explore. The childminder considers what children already know and can do when planning her curriculum. Overall, she uses this information well to ensure children make good progress and acquire new skills. For example, she teaches older children the names of different shapes during a puzzle activity and children learn to repeat the names. The childminder proudly claps her hands and says, 'well done' when children learn to recognise 'circle', 'triangle' and 'square'.

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The provision is good

The childminder works closely with parents to find out about children's initial interests, preferences and care routines when they first start. She uses this information well to incorporate children's needs into her daily routine, such as sleep and mealtimes. This helps children to experience a home-from-home environment and children show that they feel safe and secure.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows how to extend children's early language and communication skills. She asks suitable questions to encourage young children to think about what they need for a planting activity. She extends children's vocabulary by introducing new words, such as 'grow' and 'seed', and models clear pronunciation. Additionally, children benefit from sharing books and singing with the childminder to promote their language skills. n The childminder provides a range of learning experiences throughout the day, which are mostly based on children's interests and the next steps in their learning. However, at times, the childminder's delivery of some adult-led activities does not reflect children's differing needs. This results in some younger children losing interest compared to others. n Children develop good independence skills to help them prepare for the next stage of their learning. The childminder teaches younger children how to hold

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cutlery and encourages them to have a go at cutting up their own food. Children adopt good hygiene practices, such as washing their hands before mealtimes, and they also request to wash their hands following messy play activities. The childminder is aware of the potential risk of cross-contamination and has put measures in place to reduce this, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic. She provides individual face flannels for children, which she washes daily.

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8 November 2022 n The childminder provides a range of healthy food choices throughout the day. She is familiar with children's individual dietary requirements and knows how to cater for their needs. Children enjoy freshly cooked meals, such as spaghetti bolognese, shepherd's pie and lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. The childminder teaches children about the importance of looking after their bodies and encourages them to be physically active. Despite the childminder's garden not currently being in use, children still benefit from daily outdoor planned activities, such as visits to the local park and woodland walks. n Children demonstrate positive behaviour. They are polite and respectful of others and caring towards one another. The childminder manages children's behaviour well. She makes her expectations clear and teaches children to recognise the feelings of others. Children listen to instructions, such as when

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asked to help tidy away toys or get ready for outdoor play. n Parents are complimentary about the childminder's provision. They comment on how well their children have settled, including their increased confidence to talk and socialise. The childminder exchanges information with parents to keep them up to date. She shares photos and videos of daily activities and provides verbal feedback to parents at collection times. n The childminder values her ongoing professional development. She is currently undertaking a relevant degree course to improve her knowledge. However, there are some gaps in the childminder's knowledge about how to vary her planning of group activities to reflect children's different abilities.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is aware of her safeguarding responsibility to keep children safe. She is familiar with the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of abuse and neglect. The childminder is aware of the procedures to follow should she need to report a welfare concern about a child in her care. She has a clear understanding of her safeguarding procedures for reporting any allegations made against her or a household member, including contacting the relevant authorities. The childminder undertakes daily risk assessments of her home to identify and remove any hazards. She provides a safe and secure setting for children.

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should:

n review and adapt planned activities to further support the differing needs of all the children n explore ways to strengthen knowledge of planning to further improve the delivery of adult-led activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2535426 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10259047 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 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in December 2019. She lives in Berkeley, Gloucestershire. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6pm. She operates all year round, except for two weeks at Christmas.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder gave the inspector a tour of the premises. She talked about children's learning and progress, and how she delivers the curriculum. n The inspector obtained verbal feedback from parents to gain their views about the childminder's provision. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector and the childminder observed children during an activity and completed a follow-up discussion about children's learning and development. n The childminder provided the inspector with some documentation to sample, including training certificates.

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Inspection activities

8 November 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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