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 show that they feel safe and at ease in the childminder's care. They are confident to explore the toys and activities and to invite the childminder into their play. Older children concentrate well and sit and listen, such as to favourite stories. Children show that they are forming secure relationships with other children. Older children enjoy cuddling the younger ones. Even the youngest children are starting to play together, such as when they investigate the xylophone together.

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The provision is good

The childminder is clear about what she wants the children to learn and how to help them progress through the areas of learning. She is clear about the skills and knowledge they need to gain in readiness for their next stage in learning, including school.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for the children and encourages them to develop independence and self-care skills from a young age. For example, she encourages the youngest children to help peel their orange at snack time. She repeats words to encourage children to have a go, such as 'pull', 'pull'. Older children confidently empty their lunch boxes and open their own food packets.

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need to do better?

n The childminder offers the children lots of praise and encouragement. This boosts children's self-esteem and gives them the confidence to persevere when learning new skills. For instance, when they are learning to walk, she encourages them to take four steps and claps, saying, 'well done', when they succeed. n The childminder communicates with parents about their children's routines and progress. She speaks with parents daily and uses an online application to show them the activities their children are involved in and their achievements. However, the childminder has not formed secure relationships with other adults caring for children. This means they do not share information and work together to provide consistent support for any possible gaps in children's development. n Children behave well. Older children show care and kindness to the younger children. Young children are encouraged to share and take turns, such as when

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need to do better?

playing with the xylophone. This helps children to learn the expectations and to respect others from a young age. n Children have regular trips out in the environment, such as to the arboretum and animal parks. This enables the children to explore their natural world, find out about the animals, run around more freely, and play on various physical equipment in the parks. This supports children's understanding of the world and their physical development. n Overall, the childminder supports children's language development well. She

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need to do better?

14 December 2022 repeats back what they say correctly. The childminder engages the children in conversations and helps them consolidate their learning as she talks to them about the story they have just read. Children recall what animal was in the tree, the animals in the story and what made the prints in the snow, for example. However, she does not consistently broaden children's vocabulary by introducing new and alternative words. n Children are developing good literacy skills. They show they are developing a love of books and select stories for the childminder to read with them. All children sit with the childminder and are included in the story. She reads books animatedly, using different tones of voice. She encourages children to act out the actions, to talk about the pictures and make noises like the wind. Older children show interest in writing and are beginning to form recognisable letters when they write their name.

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need to do better?

n The childminder can reflect on her strengths and identify areas for development. She has clear priorities for improvement, including her plans to improve her garden. She knows that children enjoy being outside and wants to create a more inviting space for them to explore.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is knowledgeable about child protection and safeguarding issues. She knows when to contact the relevant authorities if concerns arise about children's welfare. She understands the procedure to follow if an allegation is made against her or a household member. The childminder checks the environment for possible hazards and minimises these. She helps children learn about their own safety, reminding them not to climb on the table. She explains that she will get the climbing frame out for them to use safely.

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should:

n improve partnerships with adults at other settings children attend so that consistent support is given to children to fully encourage their all-round development n improve the support given to help children develop a wider range of vocabulary.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY445403 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10235745 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 3 Date of previous inspection 4 January 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Cirencester, Gloucestershire. She offers her service from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, throughout the year. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 2. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged four years.

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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 provider. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact this was having on children's learning. n The childminder discussed an activity with the inspector and evaluated the impact on children's learning. n The childminder made some documentation available for the inspector to sample, including training certificates.

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Inspection activities

14 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

14 December 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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