Childminder in Gloucestershire

This provision meets requirements

n Through discussion, the childminder shows her understanding of the learning and development requirements. She understands how to provide a well- sequenced curriculum that is tailored to meet the different needs of children. She talked confidently about how she will ask parents about what their children know and can do before they start with her. She will use this information along with her own observations, so she can use what interests children to help her plan for their learning. She knows the procedures for monitoring children's development, such as the progress check that needs to be completed for children aged two to three years. n The childminder has kept her mandatory training up to date and is booked onto a paediatric first-aid course in September to maintain her knowledge about dealing with accidents. She has completed child protection training and knows the safeguarding procedures to follow should she have concerns about the

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welfare of children. She has policies in place to follow and will share these with parents. n The childminder knows how to provide stimulating and safe play spaces for children. She understands the need to assess risks, for example ensuring potential hazards indoors and outdoors are minimised or eliminated. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of the importance of establishing strong relationships with parents and children. She recognises the importance of sharing information with parents and other providers, so children receive clear consistent messages and make good progress. n The childminder recognises the importance of teaching children about healthy food choices, and why exercise and activity are important to staying fit and well. She builds good relationships with the local pre-schools and schools and shares information with them to help prepare children for moving on in their learning.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder recognises the importance of seeking feedback from parents and children. She uses this to help evaluate her provision and make positive changes to improve the quality of care she provides.

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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 EY435587 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10285776 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 0 Date of previous inspection 18 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Stroud , Gloucestershire. The childminder operates term time only from 9am to 3pm from Tuesday to Thursday.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminderr 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 childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder will organise their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector looked at the documents the childminder will use when caring for children. n The childminder discussed with the inspector how they would ensure their house, garden and outings are made safe and suitable for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her provision and plans for improvement.

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Inspection activities

23 August 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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