Bruton, Susan Anita

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children flourish in the childminder's home. They have secure attachments with her and enjoy her interactions , seeking her out for help when they need it. Babies who have recently started to attend the setting are very well cared for. Older children help to look after the babies with care and enthusiasm. They find them toys to play with and help feed to them. Children are respectful and display very good behaviour. They learn to be kind and enjoy helping others. All children are safe and secure in this nurturing environment.

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The provision is good

The childminder has worked hard to make changes since the previous inspection. She ensures that her environment is safe for children to play and explore. The childminder instils hygiene routines throughout the day. Children wash their hands after toileting and before eating. The childminder tends to children's personal care needs and encourages them to be independent where possible.

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The provision is good

The childminder creates and implements a broad and exciting curriculum for all the children who attend. She uses her knowledge of the children to plan activities that engage them. For example, children have an interest in animals since their visit to the local wildlife park in the summer. The childminder builds on this by talking to the children about the toy animals they are creating houses for. She encourages children to use what they already know by asking, 'Do you remember?' Children recall what they have learned already and use their knowledge in their play. Children become confident learners.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides the children with a variety of opportunities to explore new places. For example, they visit National Trust grounds and the local water park. The childminder exposes children to a rich set of experiences from a young age so that they can learn new skills and build confidence in a range of environments. n The childminder fosters children's love for books. Older children eagerly sit for story time. Babies sit on the childminder's lap while she reads. They all listen intently to a story about animals. Children excitedly anticipate the next page and what animal might be under the flap. The childminder holds children's attention by reading enthusiastically and asking them to lift the flap and find the toy animal to match the animal in the book. Children develop a love of stories and books from a young age. n Children learn about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. The childminder

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need to do better?

encourages daily exercise and takes children on daily walks around the local area. They visit the market where children choose fruits, vegetables and ingredients for cooking with the childminder. Children have access to drinks of

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need to do better?

26 September 2023 water and opportunities for daily rest. The childminder talks to the children about the importance of resting to give their legs energy for their post-lunchtime walk. Children enjoy being healthy and active. n The childminder is aware of children's various backgrounds and cultures. She treats all children and families as individuals and welcomes them into her inclusive environment. However, at times, the curriculum the childminder provides has limited opportunities for children to experience and learn about cultures and backgrounds other than their own. For example, when children talk about their different hair and how babies have soft hair, the childminder does not use the opportunity to discuss different ethnicities and the differences in us all. Children do not always learn the about the diversity of modern Britain. n The childminder has good partnerships with parents. They speak of the warm,

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need to do better?

welcoming environment the childminder provides and how their children form secure bonds with her. The childminder communicates with parents verbally each day, and each child has a communication book which the parents and the childminder write in. If the childminder notices any gaps in development, she raises this with parents and signposts them to outside agencies for advice. Families are well supported. n Children have lots of opportunities to hear and develop new language. The childminder provides a narrative for children throughout their play and talks to them during care routines. She gives children time to think and respond during conversations. The childminder introduces mathematical language when she asks the children if they think the toy is light or heavy. She also encourages them to count items and label colours when they choose crayons to make marks with. Children learn the value of communication and build confidence in using

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her role and responsibility to help keep children safe. She provides a safe environment for children and teaches them to be safe when outside her home. The childminder recognises the signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. She is aware of external agencies she can contact should she need support regarding a child's welfare. The childminder knows who to contact should any allegations be made against her or household members. She has procedures in place to record any accidents and incidents.

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should:

n increase opportunities for children to learn about different faiths and cultures to help them gain an understanding of the diversity of modern Britain.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 101386 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10299765 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 6 Date of previous inspection 23 May 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in Cirencester, Gloucestershire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday. The childminder provides funded early education for three-year-old children. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how she organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for curriculum. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

26 September 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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