Childminder in Gloucestershire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder shows how she arranges to observe children's play. She understands how to track children's learning to identify their developmental needs and how she plans for their next steps. n The childminder knows how to promote children's health. She explains how she gathers information from parents about medical needs and dietary requirements. She understands good hygienic practice. She describes how she uses the local woods to support children's physical development. n The childminder understands her role in keeping children safe. She shows confidence about what to do and who to contact if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She has a secure understanding of safeguarding issues and has appropriate policies in place to support her. n The childminder knows the importance of building strong and effective partnerships with parents and others to help support children's welfare and education. She plans to understand each family's beliefs, values, and respects

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parents' views that differ from her own. n The childminder explains her focus on building positive relationships with children. She recognises this helps young children communicate, form meaningful relationships and manage their emotions. n The childminder has an appropriate knowledge of how to meet children's individual needs and use what she knows about their interests to help engage them in learning. She explains her use of a range of activities across the areas of learning that support exploring, problem-solving and making choices. n The childminder has a self–improvement plan. She shows how she continues to keep her skills up to date by completing on-line training. She identifies training opportunities linked to enhancing her professional knowledge.

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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 EY491898 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10305400 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 20 February 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She is located in Dursley, Gloucestershire. The childminder is available to provide care on Monday to Thursday, from 7am to 6pm and on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 7am to 9pm, all year round, apart from family holidays and public holidays. The childminder is available to provide overnight care with prior arrangement.

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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 the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will support children's play, learning and development. n The inspector looked at appropriate documentation and evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements when minding children. n The inspector viewed all areas of the premises used for childminding.

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Inspection activities

3 October 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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3 October 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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