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 Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

Children are nurtured by the highly attentive childminder. They receive excellent support to gain independence and become confident learners from a young age. For example, one-year-olds concentrate well and show extremely good progress for their age. The childminder is an excellent role model, promoting good manners, impeccable behaviour and respect for others.

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The provision is outstanding

Children are very settled and happy, evident from their broad smiles and giggles as the childminder interacts with them. They readily seek out the childminder to support their play. For example, a one-year-old selects books that they take to the childminder, sits down on her lap and snuggles into her as she begins the story. They listen with avid interest, turn the pages, and point to characters as the childminder asks questions about what they see. They copy the words that the childminder says and make the noises of any animals they spot.

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The provision is outstanding

Children are offered a wealth of learning opportunities, indoors and outdoors. For example, they enjoy exploration of woodland areas. Here, they collect leaves and other natural objects; they climb on fallen trees and stumps, learning to climb with confidence. They enjoy sand and water play and get creative using the outdoor kitchen and utensils. They thoroughly enjoy imaginative play and musical activities, and learn an array of painting techniques and combine different media to produce a variety of artwork. They can help themselves to a broad range of high-quality resources in accessible storage, within the play room, and use them to initiate play based on their own ideas. Children of all ages make excellent progress in all aspects of their learning, as a result of the childminder's ambitious curriculum and the way she instinctively challenges them as they go about their play.

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need to do better?

n The childminder evidently loves her job and continually looks for ways to develop her skills and enhance children's learning experiences. She is studying for a degree and uses knowledge gained to help her to develop her practice. She evaluates the effectiveness of her provision accurately and has identified that there is scope to do even more to help children to learn to value diversity. n The childminder has a lovely rapport with the children. She continually models language, introduces new vocabulary, and uses newly learned skills to support children's language development. For example, she helps children to use mirrors to explore their mouth movements as they practise sounding out words and strengthen their mouth muscles. n Children are offered a broad, varied choice of activities and fun learning experiences, indoors and outdoors. The childminder has an accurate awareness of where each child is in their learning and knows what they need to learn next.

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18 January 2023 She uses this knowledge to promote children's further learning instinctively. She uses 'in-the-moment planning', responding highly effectively to children's interests. She offers ideas to extend their chosen activities and uses opportunities that arise spontaneously to encourage children to be curious, gain greater mathematical awareness and understanding of the world. As a result, every child makes impressive progress in their learning, and they are exceptionally well prepared for school. n The childminder provides a carefully considered range of resources, including many natural and real-life items, such as a china tea set used when they re- enacted the story of 'The Tiger Who Came to Tea'. The childminder uses the resources creatively to foster children's all-round development. n Children learn to respect one another, to take turns, to be polite and to consider the needs of others. The childminder makes sure every child is given time each

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day to share and learn strategies to manage their feelings. Older, school-age children report that they really appreciate the time the childminder takes to talk to them as individuals. n Partnership with parents is excellent. Parents praise the childminder highly. They report that their children are incredibly happy in the childminder's care. They value how well the childminder shares information about children's experiences and progress. The childminder frequently shares useful information that parents can use to support their children's care and learning at home. For example, she has shared information on car and food safety, and ideas about 'How to empower children', 'The benefits of play' and 'Things children need to hear from you'. n The childminder works highly effectively with parents and other professionals to ensure children get any extra support they need to help them make the best progress. She is proactive in working with other settings children attend. She

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promotes two-way sharing of information to make sure her provision enhances the experiences children have elsewhere.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is highly vigilant in her supervision of the children, enabling them to take risks, while learning to keep themselves safe. For example, toddlers learn to use knives to spread 'cheesy butter' on their crackers, under the close supervision of the childminder. Older children regularly help to prepare dinner, taking great care when this involves the use of the cooker. The childminder implements effective security and safety measures to keep children safe. She is very knowledgeable about her safeguarding responsibilities and how to identify and respond to any safeguarding concerns. She completes regular training to keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder implements stringent hygiene routines and models good hygiene practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442866 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10235683 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 13 Date of previous inspection 15 February 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in May 2012. She lives in the village of Bishops Cleeve, near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. The childminder offers care from 7.30am to 5.30pm Tuesday to Friday, and wraparound care only on Monday from 7.30am to 9am and 3pm to 5.30pm. She offers care during school holidays as required. The childminder is in receipt of funding for the provision of early education for two-, three- and four-year-olds. She holds a level 3 qualification in childcare.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder 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 inspector viewed the areas of the home used for childminding. 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 read questionnaires completed by parents and school-age children

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who attend the setting, and took account of their views.

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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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