Norman, Sandra

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children benefit greatly from effective interactions from a dedicated childminder who implements her curriculum successfully. Children persevere well to complete jigsaw puzzles and relish the praise they receive. Children love listening to the sounds the vehicles and animals make as they lift the pieces from the board, listening well to the childminder's instructions and narration.

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The provision is good

The inviting environment encourages children to make choices for themselves. Children enjoy exploring the outdoor area and show curiosity, especially when investigating the water wall. They learn which panels to remove to help the water flow. Children gain good large muscle skills, such as pumping the water independently.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy favourite stories, such as 'We're going on a bear hunt'. They recall what they know about the story and previous activities. They show pride in their achievements, keenly demonstrating how the bears they have made move in different ways. The childminder helps children recall the sequence of events and children talk about how the bear might feel.

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The provision is good

Children show interest in the world around them. They listen to the birds and show interest in the discarded birds nest from the nesting box. They explore the numerous spiders' webs and show interest in different habitats for example, as they look for woodlice. They learn to care for the vegetables in the allotment, knowing which are good for them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder designs a broad and balanced curriculum, which builds on what children know and can do. For example, the childminder has introduced colour recognition through children's interests. Once children are confident with the vocabulary, she introduces more focused activities to consolidate their learning. Children show the inspector how they sort coloured objects in to the matching paint pot with confidence. n The childminder supports children well to build relationships. They learn to respect each other's choices, to have regard for personal space and to share the toys. The childminder manages change in routines well, providing children with a warning so that they know what is happening next. She anticipates possible conflicts and distracts children well. However, she does not always explain fully her expectations, such as riding on the grass and not down the step, or help children resolve disputes together.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children well and adapts activities to meet their needs. For example, previously some children have not enjoyed messy play. The

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need to do better?

11 April 2024 childminder has included children in such activities providing sensory materials in transparent bags. Children now feel confident to have a go, such as exploring the shaving foam, and know they can wash their hands immediately. n The childminder provide lots of opportunities for children to talk and voice their ideas. For example, children love sharing their photograph albums, recalling previous experiences, such as standing in mud and watering their pumpkins. However, the childminder does not always extend children's language even further for example, modelling longer sentences and introducing descriptive language. n Children gain good independence. They know the importance of washing their hands before they eat. Children thoroughly enjoy the responsibility of small tasks, for example, helping to carry drinks to the table. They willingly peel their fruit for snack and share with their friends.

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need to do better?

n There are strong partnerships with parents. The childminder gathers valuable information when children start to help them settle. She shares children's achievements regularly and encourages parents to contribute to help her meet children's needs successfully. For example, she works closely with parents to mimic home practice when toilet training. n The childminder provides children with a safe and secure environment. She understands her policies and procedures and implements these successfully. In particular, she uses her risk assessments effectively to keep children safe on numerous outings.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding the put children's interests first.

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should:

n help children further to understand behavioural expectations and to begin to resolve minor disputes together n model language even further to help children build a wider vocabulary.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 100655 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10335089 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 3 Date of previous inspection 5 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1994. She lives in the residential area of Longlevens on the outskirts of Gloucester. The childminder offers care from 8am to 5pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, all year round, with the exception of bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a level 3 childcare qualification. The childminder is eligible to receive early years funding for children aged two, three and four years old.

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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 childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and talked about her expectations for children's learning. n The inspector considered the written views of parents and spoke with children during the inspection. n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children. n A sample of documentation was discussed and observed.

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Inspection activities

11 April 2024 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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