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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

The childminder has a very caring manner and makes children feel welcome and happy in her provision. Young children enjoy a cuddle with her and seek her out to share their experiences or invite her into their play. New children settle well with the considerate support that the childminder provides for them. She is very in tune with young children's needs and offers them highly effective and sensitive care. They quickly form close and beneficial relationships with her, and their confidence grows. Parents say that the childminder is incredibly patient, calm, and kind.

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The provision is good

The childminder works with her assistants to outline a planned curriculum focused on each child's development needs. Children are motivated to learn. They develop their coordination well as they play games with the childminder and her assistant. Young children smile proudly as they successfully throw a ball and knock over a few stacking cups. Older babies show confidence to explore independently, negotiating little steps and doorways very well as they toddle about the setting. They relish song time and eagerly follow the actions and try out new movements. Children enjoy practising their jumping during a 'sleeping bunnies' song. The childminder adapts play skilfully to challenge slightly older children to try out their skills, such as doing a 'roly-poly' on the play mat.

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n Children make good progress. The childminder is experienced and skilled and supports the mix of ages of children well. She manages her time effectively to offer children challenging activities. For example, she leads the slightly older children to match and count items in games and encourages them to recognise and name letters, developing their skills successfully. n The childminder offers children a wealth of experiences out in the local and wider community, building their confidence in new situations. She takes children to visit nearby parks, indoor play areas and play groups to develop their physical strength and to mix with other children. They visit cafes and nature reserves and attend local services, such as for Remembrance Day, developing their understanding of the world well. n The childminder and her assistant are skilled at encouraging children to do things for themselves. Children develop their independence skills well. Young

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children are keen to take on challenges, such as cutting fruit for snack, pouring their own drinks and drinking from an open cup. They develop their self- confidence and show positive attitudes to learning. n The childminder recognises children's individuality and focuses on what they need to learn next. She works with her assistants, using their assessment procedures successfully to plan the next steps for children's learning. However, the childminder is not always successful in maintaining children's attention and

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13 January 2023 involvement in activities. Sometimes children listen well, but at other times they are easily distracted and distract others. n The childminder is diligent in the work she does for children and families. Parents say they feel very well informed about their children's time at the provision. The childminder regularly shares detailed information with them about all aspects of children's care and progress, and gives them ideas of how they can support children's development at home. n Children's communication develops effectively. The childminder and her assistant explain things clearly to children, repeating and rephrasing words to help their understanding. Children learn new words, gain confidence in speaking and begin to communicate what they want or need. n The childminder and her assistants offer children prompt reminders on the boundaries in place for their safety. They help young children manage their

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emotions and build their social skills. Children learn to appreciate others' needs, including the babies. They share toys and enjoy being with other children. n The childminder often works with more than one assistant. She runs a strong practice with her team. She offers good supervision and support, ensuring that they work together to promote children's needs and well-being. She leads evaluation of their practice and her provision. She has correctly outlined the need to enhance the areas used for children, particularly on busier days, to extend the space and opportunities available.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant show good knowledge of the procedures to follow in the event of concerns about a child. The childminder robustly checks that assistants and students working with the children are suitable to do so. She undertakes higher-level safeguarding training to help lead their practice, ensuring that they can keep children safe and well. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments of her home and when taking children on outings. She uses safety gates to limit young children's access to higher-risk areas, so children can explore and play safely.

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n extend children's engagement and involvement in activities and develop their attention and listening skills as much as possible.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469926 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10236280 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 18 Number of children on roll 21 Date of previous inspection 10 February 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Cirencester, Gloucestershire. She calls her provision 'Woody's Childminding' and regularly works with one or two assistants. She operates from 8am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, for most of the year. The childminder holds qualified teacher status and two of her assistants hold appropriate qualifications, one at level 3 and one at level 2. The childminder is in receipt of early education funding for children aged two, three and 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 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 the childminder's assistant 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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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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