Troughton, Jenny

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

The childminder reflects on her practice well to help her plan the curriculum and ensure that she covers all areas of children's learning and development. She talks with parents about festivals or special occasions they celebrate so that she can include these in her planning. She uses these opportunities to help children to learn about what they have in common and what makes them unique.

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The provision is good

Children have fun and enjoy learning with the childminder. The childminder has plenty of resources, indoors and outdoors, for children to play with. Older children recall previous learning as they explore fabric labels, words and numbers. They work out the day of the week, the month and the season. They confidently count up to five and with the childminder's help, they work out the date. Younger children join in with creating pictures, using felt puzzle pieces. They listen to instructions and pick out pieces with the 'sun' on them.

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The provision is good

The childminder regularly takes children on outings. They learn about nature as they explore the arboretum and collect leaves and conkers. They learn about birds, frogs and other wildlife on visits to the nature reserve. Children recall the duckling that followed them on their previous visit. They meet up with other childminders and children at local groups. Children learn to mix in larger groups and cope with changes, which helps to prepare them for moving on in their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's communication and language well. She talks with children as they play. She asks questions, offers new words and sounds and encourages children to repeat these back to her. The childminder is patient and leaves plenty of time for children to respond. Younger children are increasing their vocabulary and putting two or more words together. Older children are keen to express their ideas and know their views are valued. n The childminder offers explanations and talks with children about their needs. For example, she asks younger children if they mind her wiping their nose and checks if they are ready to have their nappy changed. The childminder makes sure that she and children clean their hands afterwards and talks with them about why this is important. Children are consulted and understand the reasons for actions. They cooperate well and have good attitudes to their play and

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need to do better?

learning. n Children are eager to join in with different activities and experiences. For example, they enjoy making pretend cups of tea and pushing buttons on pretend telephones to create different noises. However, at times, the childminder provides activities or resources that are more suited to younger children. This means that older or most-able children miss out on ways to build

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need to do better?

4 October 2023 on what they know and can do as well as possible. n The childminder adapts her plans to take into account children's changing interests. Recently, children have been fascinated by the crane on the nearby building site that they can see out of the childminder's window. The childminder has taken them to see the crane and the new houses that are being built. She has added pretend cranes, cement mixers and trucks to her toys. Children eagerly use these along with the blocks to make their own buildings. n Children come together for a story. Younger children are learning to sit and listen well. Older children enjoy recalling favourite characters and making suggestions about what might happen next. The childminder makes it an exciting time for children as she asks them about what they can see on the pages of the book. Children identify the different sea creatures and talk about the colours they can see and how they feel as they listen to the story.

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need to do better?

n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder shares information about what children are doing and learning. She supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well. She attends meetings with parents and other professionals to make sure that children receive the support they need to make the best possible progress. The childminder seeks out training to develop her own knowledge and skills so that she can plan effectively to help all children to achieve well.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder can recognise potential signs and symptoms that may mean a child is at risk of harm. She knows how and when to report any concerns about the children in her care. The childminder knows how to manage any allegations about adults who live or work in her home, including when to contact external agencies. She makes sure that children are well supervised when in her care. The childminder carries out daily checks of her house and garden to make sure that potential hazards are reduced or removed. She ensures that her first-aid training is up to date so that she can deal with any accidents or injuries appropriately.

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should:

n make sure that the curriculum includes sufficient challenge for the different ages and needs of the children to help them continue to gain new skills and knowledge.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY308488 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10307788 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 7 Date of previous inspection 7 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Chalford, Gloucestershire. She operates during term time from 8am to 4.30pm, Monday to Thursday. During school holidays, she operates from 8am to 4.30pm on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder spoke with the inspector about how she organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for her early years foundation stage curriculum. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact that this has on children's learning. n Parents' views about the care and education their children receive were considered by the inspector. 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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