Childminder in Gloucestershire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder's home is exceptionally clean and well-organised. She explains that she will complete regular safety checks on all areas of her premises to reduce hazards and promote children's health and safety. n The childminder describes how she will provide a broad range of learning opportunities that support children's individual interests and learning needs. She explains that she will use her observations of children's play to monitor their progress and identify areas in need of further support. n The childminder understands the importance of building effective partnerships with parents. She explains how she will gather information from them about children's routines and interests at home and use this information to help them settle into her care. n The childminder has a good attitude towards working in partnership with other professionals and settings that children attend. She explains how she will seek

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and share information with other providers to provide consistency in children's care, learning and development. n The childminder describes how she will promote the importance of a healthy lifestyle to the children in her care. She explains how she will provide nutritious snacks and offer guidance to parents on healthy lunchbox choices. The childminder states she will promote opportunities for children to be physically active outside in the fresh air. She intends to use local parks as well as her garden. n The childminder discusses how she plans effective strategies to support children's understanding of expectations for their behaviour. She explains the importance of consistency and clarity when discussing rules and recognises the importance of positive role models. The childminder values good manners. She states that she will provide children with opportunities to develop good social interactions to help prepare them for future learning and their move to school.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder discusses the procedures in place for self-evaluation. She explains how she will seek the views of parents and children through questionnaires to gather their feedback on the service she provides. n The childminder attends regular child protection training. She is confident to discuss how she would recognise the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of abuse. The childminder explains the procedures she would follow to report any concerns, to protect children from harm.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490022 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10276564 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 12 Date of previous inspection 20 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Barnwood, Gloucester. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder provides before and after-school care from Monday to Friday. She operates each morning between the hours of 7.45am and 9am, and each afternoon between the hours of 3pm and 6pm.

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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 childminder and has taken that into account in the evaluation of the setting. n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises that will be used for the care of children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to support children's learning and development. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder. n The inspector sampled a sample of relevant documentation, including evidence of the childminder's suitability and her paediatric first-aid qualification certificate. n The inspector and childminder discussed the procedures in place to monitor and evaluate the setting.

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Inspection activities

1 March 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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1 March 2023 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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