DeBonis, Alison Claire

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 make good progress in their learning and development. This can be attributed to the support they receive from the caring childminder. Babies, toddlers and older children are all settled and happy. They relate well to the childminder, showing confidence as they interact with unfamiliar people. They are well behaved and learn to show kindness to other children from a young age.

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The provision is good

The young children show enthusiasm as they explore, investigate and join in the good range of activities that the childminder plans to promote their learning. For example, babies crawl around and pull themselves up to stand using the furniture and the childminder, developing their early walking skills. They smile as they bounce up and down on the childminder's lap and babble in response to her words of encouragement. Toddlers choose small-world toys, such as animals, saying the noises they make. They engage in craft activities, combining materials and are keen to join in activities with older children.

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The provision is good

Children develop their vocabulary well. They develop a love of books. They sit contently on the sofa or childminder's lap to listen to stories she reads. Children have a variety of storybooks to look at. All children have daily exercise. They routinely walk to and from the local school and pre-school, library and park. Children's play and learning experiences are extended during outings to singing sessions and a childminding group. The young children show delight as they join in musical activities, smiling as the childminder sings familiar songs and rhymes. They enthusiastically explore the sounds of a drum, tambourine, castanets and maracas.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans a suitably varied curriculum that covers all areas of learning effectively. She offers a good balance of focused, quieter activities and more active play. She makes good use of resources and plans activities that build on the interests and abilities of the children. As a result, children gain the skills to prepare them in readiness for school. n The childminder models the use of language well and introduces new vocabulary instinctively. She encourages children to talk, asking questions to encourage their language and thinking. She is quick to respond to children's non-verbal gestures, as children make their needs known. n The childminder fosters children's self-esteem through praise and encouragement. She teaches children good manners and helps them to follow instructions well and learn to take turns. n Three- and four-year-olds' mathematical awareness is actively promoted, but the

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need to do better?

childminder misses opportunities to introduce counting and mathematical concepts to younger children as they engage in play.

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need to do better?

28 March 2023 n The childminder makes good use of her garden, particularly during warmer months. Children have good opportunities to increase their agility using play equipment. They enjoy gardening activities and explore the natural environment of the garden and local green spaces. The childminder is exploring opportunities for children to resume the 'forest school' activities that they enjoyed before the COVID-19 pandemic at a local provision. n The childminder provides good opportunities for children over the age of one to get creative. They enjoy painting, colouring and sticking. For example, young children use glue sticks with control, select tissue pieces and position them on a card shape to create a collage Easter egg. However, during such activities, babies' sensory play opportunities are less well promoted. n The childminder works well in partnership with parents. She seeks plenty of information from parents when children start at the setting to ensure she has a

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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 highly. All parents report that they receive good feedback about children's daily activities and progress. They like seeing photos of children's activities and are actively encouraged to share information via the online system the childminder uses. n The childminder is proactive in working in partnership with other settings children attend. She has regular discussions with childminders, pre-schools and the school who all share the children's care. She works effectively to ensure the care she provides complements the experiences children have elsewhere.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps her safeguarding awareness up to date through training. She demonstrates a good knowledge of potential indicators of abuse and neglect and is clear about her responsibility to respond to any concerns about children's welfare promptly. 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 promotes healthy eating.

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should:

n plan more opportunities for babies to join in creative activities to increase their sensory exploration n make greater use of opportunities that arise during the course of children's play to introduce all children to counting, shape recognition and other mathematical concepts from the earliest opportunity.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 101263 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10276220 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 9 Date of previous inspection 6 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1999. She lives in the village of Woodmancote, near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. The childminder provides care from 7.30am to 5pm on Monday to Wednesday and from 7.30am to 3pm on Thursday, all year round. She accepts funding for the provision of early years education to children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider has 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 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 looked at relevant documentation and discussed how she safeguards children's welfare. n The inspector spoke to a parent and read testimonials completed by parents and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

28 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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Inspection activities

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