Childminder in Gloucestershire

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder has built good relationships with children and families. She knows the children well and uses what interests them to plan her curriculum in a way that builds on what children know and can do. However, the quality of education for children varies depending on whether it is the childminder or her assistant supporting them. Although the childminder tells her assistant what it is children need to learn, she does not make sure that this is put into practice effectively, so children do not learn as well as they could. For example, when the assistant leads an activity to support children's communication and language, children become distracted. They are more interested in splashing the water and trying to get the bottle of bubble mixture, which stops them from listening and talking to others.

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The provision requires improvement

Children are learning some of the childminder's expectations and behaviours. For example, they know they must wash their hands before eating and after using the toilet or potty. The childminder does not make sure the curriculum for personal, social and emotional development is consistently implemented. For example, when she asks her assistant to get children to help tidy up before mealtimes, this does not happen. Children continue to play with the assistant, who does not encourage them to put the toys away. Children are not learning when they need to follow instructions or how to take responsibility for caring for the resources and play spaces.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans well to meet children's needs. However, the way the childminder organises her provision and assistant does not consistently help children to develop good attention and concentration skills. The assistant waits to be told what to do rather than taking responsibility for engaging children in play and learning. This means children struggle to understand when they should listen to the assistant and engage with activities, and their behaviour deteriorates. n The childminder focuses on supporting children's language and communication. She uses books, rhymes and songs well to encourage children to learn new words. Children join in enthusiastically with rhymes. They name the cuddly toy the childminder brings out of a bag and make connections with the rhyme that goes with it. Children listen well to stories with the childminder. They recall what happens next. They wait patiently for their turn to open the flaps and tell the

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childminder what animal they can see. Children remember the different names and words and expand their vocabulary. n The childminder tries to help children understand expectations for behaviour. However, inconsistencies in messages children hear mean that, at times, children do not understand what they should do. For example, the childminder

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need to do better?

11 August 2023 reminds children of the need to keep shoes on so they can be prepared to leave the house immediately in case there is an emergency. However, she does not help children to find and put their shoes on, so children ignore the instructions. n The childminder has good relationships with parents. They comment that their children love the friendly, homely environment at the childminder's. They get regular updates and photos of what children are doing and ideas to help them continue children's learning at home. n The childminder has some monitoring systems in place for assistants. However, these are not as effective as they could be to ensure assistants have the skills to support children well. For example, assistants are unsure of the actions to take when supervising children at different times of the day. They rely on the childminder either taking over or telling them specifically what they need to do.

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need to do better?

This means children's needs are not being met as well as they could be. n Children have plenty of opportunities to play and develop their physical skills outdoors. They enjoy building with bricks and compare who makes the tallest tower. The childminder talks with the children as they play. She encourages them to count how many bricks they have and to share the resources with their friends. She listens and responds to the children, helping them to take turns. Children communicate well and are confident in expressing their needs. n The childminder talks with children and parents about the importance of good health and hygiene. Children enjoy eating their snacks and packed lunches with their friends. The childminder talks with parents to ensure that lunches are healthy and nutritious for children. Children's health and hygiene are promoted well.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is aware of the potential signs that may mean a child is at risk of harm. She has updated her understanding about the local referral procedures to follow if she has a concern. She keeps her and her assistants' child protection knowledge up to date through regular monitoring and training. The childminder makes sure she and her assistants know how they would manage any allegations made against them. The childminder and her assistants all have current training for first aid to make sure they know what to do in the event of accidents.

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Due date

11 August 2023 ensure messages for children are consistent and that adults help children understand when they need to follow instructions 08/09/2023

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Due date

make sure systems for monitoring assistants support them to take more responsibility for organising routine tasks and activities to ensure all children are well supported at these times 08/09/2023

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Due date

make sure assistants' interactions with children help children to learn well and to understand better how to play cooperatively with others. 08/09/2023

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should:

n support children better to care for the toys, resources, play spaces and environments.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2644181 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10305888 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 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in September 2021 and lives in Gloucester. She offers care Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder is in receipt of funding for the provision of free childcare places for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the provider. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder, the assistant and children. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

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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