Childminder in Gloucestershire

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is outstanding

Children thoroughly enjoy their experiences with the childminder and make excellent progress in their learning and development. They arrive eagerly, welcomed by the friendly, caring childminder. They enter the child-orientated play room and settle at their chosen activities very quickly. They choose what they want to play with from the resources that are displayed and stored attractively in low- level storage. Children know exactly where to find toys, and replace them promptly when they tidy up ready for snack and mealtimes, singing along to the 'tidy-up song'.

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The provision is outstanding

The children get on exceptionally well together. Two-and three-year-olds show impeccable behaviour. They are polite, follow instructions well, take turns and show respect for others, learning these skills from a young age. Older children happily involve younger ones in their play, giving help and guidance to enhance their play experiences. The children talk avidly about their activities, describe what they draw, join in the narration of familiar stories and recall past experiences as they look at photographs. They are introduced to new vocabulary and learn to pronounce words correctly, gaining confident communication skills. Children have a lot of fun as they make dough snakes, compare lengths and decorate them with shiny glass pebbles that they count correctly. The children learn about mathematical concepts of size, shape, positional language and simple calculations as they play.

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The provision is outstanding

Children thoroughly enjoy outdoor play and outings. For example, they splash excitedly in the puddles they spot through their cardboard tube telescopes while on adventures in the local community. They explore local woodlands and natural spaces. They run, jump and climb, developing their physical skills; collect leaves and create imprints in dough and collages. They delight as they discover a spider on a web and show awe and wonder as they explore snow and hold up a huge icicle.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is highly enthusiastic in her role. She shows genuine warmth and kindness to the children. She instinctively offers the encouragement and support the children need to foster their all-round learning and development. The childminder is an excellent role model and supports children to develop confident social skills and independence. As a result, children confidently share their news and ideas, learn to dress themselves and develop self-care skills from an early age. n The childminder has an excellent awareness of where each child is in their learning and accurately identifies what they need to learn next. She knows that

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need to do better?

4 January 2023 some need to develop their pre-writing skills in preparation for school and that others need to build on their language skills. She plans a broad range of activities and rich learning experiences that reflect children's interests and build on what they know and can do. She instinctively introduces new vocabulary and makes excellent use of learning opportunities that arise spontaneously. For example, she suggests children draw and decorate elephants after reading the story of 'Elmer the elephant'. Even children less keen to partake in drawing, joined in with encouragement from the childminder. They talked with enthusiasm about the characteristics of elephants and the Elmer story. They chose coloured pens and stickers to decorate them, taking pride in their creations. n Children are actively encouraged to develop a love of books and reading. They snuggle up with the childminder, who reads their chosen stories with enthusiasm

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need to do better?

and expression. The childminder asks questions to broaden children's language and thinking. She also builds on children's understanding of the world highly effectively, making good use of reference books and recall of past experiences. n Partnership with parents is excellent. Parents praise the childminder highly. They report that they are incredibly happy with the childminder's care and how well she shares information and involves them in their children's learning experiences. The childminder works in close partnership with parents to identify where children are in their learning and to support children's ongoing learning at home and in the setting. n The childminder continually reflects on her practice and looks for ways to further develop her practice and provision. She is using a Danish programme of self- reflection to evaluate the effectiveness of her provision and is implementing ideas to enhance children's outdoor learning experiences even more.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is highly knowledgeable about safeguarding matters and routinely completes child protection, safeguarding and first-aid training to ensure she keeps up to date with measures to take to safeguard children's welfare. She ensures that parents are fully aware of her safeguarding responsibilities, sharing a comprehensive safeguarding policy she has developed. The childminder maintains a safe and secure home and is vigilant in her supervision of the children inside the home and on outings. She ensures that children are transported safely in her car. She also cleverly supports the young children to assess risks and learn to keep themselves safe. For example, when out on a walk, two- and three-year-old children are asked to check whether it is safe to cross roads and they ably report any observed risks. The childminder implements stringent hygiene routines and models good hygiene practice. The young children know why it is important to

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY316304 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10234970 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 7 Date of previous inspection 28 February 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in the Longlevens area, on the outskirts of Gloucester. She offers care from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 inspector viewed the areas of the home used for childminding and joined the childminder and children on a local walk. n The inspector discussed the planned curriculum with the childminder and observed how they implement the educational programmes. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children, and spoke with her at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed and spoke to children as they engaged in their play and learning activities. n The inspector looked at evidence of Disclosure and Barring Service checks and first-aid training. The inspector and childminder discussed how she safeguards children's welfare. n The inspector spoke with parents and read written testimonials provided, and

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Inspection activities

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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