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 receive good support from the caring childminder. Children, including those who are new to the setting, receive the reassurance they need to settle and join in activities. They relate well to the childminder and like her to be involved in their play activities.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy the play and learning experiences offered. They are keen to investigate activity toys, and learn to press buttons and manipulate them to create lights and sounds. They explore the contents of storage boxes placed at floor level. Children search for toy cars with similar features and propel them vigorously. They are beginning to count and learn about shapes. They learn positional language as they follow directional clues to find objects in the home and garden.

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The provision is good

Children develop a love of books. They sit contently on the sofa or childminder's lap to listen to stories she reads. There is a variety of story books for them to choose from and the children have favourites that they know well. They learn to turn the pages and thoroughly enjoy using props to accompany the stories. For example, they explored artificial grass and snow, waved grasses, broke twigs and made marks in 'gloop mud' to represent elements of the 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt' story. They joined in with noises and descriptions of the adventure, such as 'swishy, swashy' grass and the 'squelch, squerch' of mud.

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The provision is good

The childminder models good manners and children learn to say please and thank you. The young children follow instructions well and learn to take turns. The childminder fosters children's self-esteem through praise and encouragement, and children learn to take pride in their achievements.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is calm, kind and very sensitive to children's individual needs. She ensures each child receives the attention they need and encourages their independence. She meets children's care and learning needs well. The childminder plans a suitably varied curriculum that covers all areas of learning. As a result, children make good progress in their learning and development. Children receive good support to develop their language skills. The childminder teaches them new vocabulary and encourages them to talk. n The childminder offers a good balance of focused, quieter activities and more active play. She only has the children for short periods and successfully includes opportunities for outings and opportunities for children to extend their play experiences outside the setting. She makes good use of resources and plans activities that build on the interests of the young children. The children have

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good opportunities to develop their physical skills. Babies and toddlers gain

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need to do better?

10 January 2023 confidence to pull themselves up and develop their early walking skills with the childminder's support. Older children develop their agility in the garden, on outings to a local play area, and at a soft-play centre, where they also socialise with other childminders and their children. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to get creative. They hear rhymes and there are musical instruments to use. They enjoy painting and colouring. They gain an understanding of the natural world as they explore outdoors. Children see some positive images of different people in books and the childminder plans activities to acknowledge some cultural celebrations. However, she does not create many opportunities for the young children to value diversity and learn about people's differences from an early age. n The childminder has improved her partnership with parents since the last inspection. She now seeks greater information from parents when children start

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at the setting, to ensure she has a really good picture of where children are in their learning. Parents report that they are very happy with their children's progress and praise the childminder and her nurturing approach. They report that the childminder routinely seeks information about children's interests and ongoing learning at home. They receive good feedback about children's daily activities and progress. n Although the childminder talks to parents about children's experiences in other settings, she is not proactive in working in partnership with others to seek and share information about children's progress. Therefore, she cannot be sure that the experiences she offers complement those children have elsewhere.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has completed online safeguarding training and is clear about her responsibility to identify and respond to any concerns about children's welfare promptly. She knows to keep an accurate record of any concerns and who to report any concerns to. The childminder maintains a safe and secure environment and is vigilant in her supervision of the children. She identifies and removes any hazards to keep children safe. The childminder models good hygiene practice and children learn to wash their hands routinely. She changes children's nappies hygienically and ensures their privacy.

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should:

n increase opportunities for children to learn to value diversity and promote respect for different people from a young age n work proactively in partnership with other settings children attend, to foster a greater two-way communication to ensure children's learning experiences

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10 January 2023 complement those they receive elsewhere.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY471685 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10236291 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 2 Date of previous inspection 22 February 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Cirencester. The childminder cares for children Monday to Wednesday between the hours of 7.45am and 5pm, all year round. She has a suitable childcare qualification and receives free early years education funding for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider has had 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 and inspector discussed the curriculum, learning intentions and progress of the children who attend. n The inspector talked to the childminder 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 first aid and other training. n The inspector spoke with parents and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

10 January 2023 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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