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

The childminder builds strong, beneficial relationships with children. She knows their routines, recognising when they are hungry or tired. She works with her co- childminder to quickly adapt their plans to meet children's care needs and support their well-being, such as moving meal and nap times forward. New children settle quickly in the nurturing environment that the childminder and her co-childminder provide. Parents say that children have great relationships with the childminders and they provide a really safe supportive setting.

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The provision is good

The childminder is experienced and understands how children learn. She recognises children's individuality and focuses on the skills they need to develop next. The childminder offers ideas to children as they explore, getting down to their level. Young children make marks with chalks on the paving outside, inspired by the childminder's drawing. They talk about colours as the childminder creates a rainbow. The childminder models language clearly and provides a narrative throughout activities. Children enjoy making 'reindeer food'. The childminder asks questions to promote their thinking skills. Children develop their maths skills well, talking about the different sizes of spoons and counting out spoonful's of oats. They giggle as they pour water into the left-over oats. They copy the descriptive words the childminder models for them, such as 'squidgy' and 'soggy'.

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need to do better?

n The childminder carefully monitors and assesses children's progress through frequent observations. She works with her co-childminder to identify any gaps in children's development and makes plans to help them to achieve their next goals. They liaise with parents closely, sharing children's achievements along with plans for their future learning. Parents are very positive about the childminders and the work that they do. They say they offer fun and educational activities. n The childminder helps children appreciate the needs of others and share toys. She gives them reminders on safe practices. They listen and show respect for the childminder and what she has to say. They adapt their actions and behaviour and show understanding of others, such as the need to be quiet when babies are sleeping in the adjacent room. n Children gain a good understanding of the world. The childminder and her co- childminder take them on regular outings to wildlife areas and local woodlands

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where children learn about nature. They support children's engagement with the local area very well. Children learn about people who can help them, such as the local fire and police services. They gain an understanding of history and an appreciation of others during community festivals, such as Remembrance Day. They enjoy interesting activities and experiences at the local library to help them

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need to do better?

7 December 2022 learn about diverse subjects and have fun on scavenger hunts around the town. n Children's communication is progressing well. Older children chat confidently with the childminder and clear words start to emerge in younger children's speech. Babies happily babble, point and start to communicate their needs. The childminder makes learning fun and children enjoy her company. Children enjoy joining in with songs and rhymes. Younger children copy the actions and older children sing along. n Babies and children are keen to be independent and do things for themselves. Older children manage much of their own self-care skills, using the toilet independently and getting their outdoor shoes and coats on themselves. Babies happily help tidy away toys and are confident to explore the playroom independently. However, at times, the childminder does things for the younger children instead of encouraging them to do things themselves. For example, she

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need to do better?

misses the opportunity to encourage them to feed themselves with a spoon or develop their walking skills as much as possible. This means that young children's self-confidence and independence, as well as their learning, do not progress as much as possible. n The childminder and her co-childminder show dedication to the children and the families that attend their provision. They have a positive working relationship and share the same vision to provide good-quality care and education at their setting. They work together to evaluate their practice, outlining and making changes to continue to improve things further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has recently refreshed her safeguarding knowledge through a range of appropriate training. She knows the signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm, including indicators of extreme or radical views. She is aware of local safeguarding procedures and knows who to contact if she has any concerns. The childminder ensures children are well supervised while in her care. She works with her co-childminder to assesses the safety of their provision, to identify and eliminate any potential hazards or risks to children.

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should:

n make the most of opportunities for children to do things for themselves, extending their self-confidence, independence, and skills as much as possible.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538219 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10236788 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 12 Date of previous inspection 24 February 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and works from her co-childminder's address in Dursley, Gloucestershire. She operates 8am to 6pm, Wednesday and Thursday and 8am to 4pm on Friday, for 48 weeks of the year. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection of the childminder 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 provision. n The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and discussed with the childminder how she implements the educational programmes for the children. n The childminder and the inspector evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together. n The inspector observed the children, the childminder and her co-childminder and spoke with them at appropriate times during the inspection. n Parents shared their views of the childminder's provision with the inspector. n Relevant documentation was reviewed by the inspector including suitability checks and paediatric first-aid qualifications, and the childminder discussed her procedures for safeguarding the children.

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Inspection activities

7 December 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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