Childminder in Gloucestershire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a range of policies to support her practice, which she shares with others working in her provision. She has clear processes for assessing and minimising risks in her home and while on outings. She ensures they all undertake first-aid and safeguarding training, to help them appropriately support children and keep them safe. n The childminder has clear plans for setting out her home with interesting activities that link closely to children's interests and recent experiences, to motivate children and help them develop their skills. She discusses observing children to assess their abilities and identify what they need to learn next. She understands the benefits of working with parents, to help provide a consistent approach for children. n The childminder has memberships with professional childcare organisations and close links with the local authority. She uses these to keep up to date with

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changes to legislation and to help her and others working with her to undertake training, to develop their knowledge and practice. n The childminder knows how to promote children's health and well-being. She plans regular experiences for them outdoors and in the local community, to develop their physical skills and their understanding of the world. She has arrangements for providing them with healthy meals and drinks, helping them grow items in her garden and teaching them how to take care of their bodies. n The childminder appreciates the importance of building strong relationships with children, taking time to get to know them and making them feel happy and confident in her provision. She knows how to teach children about behaviour expectations and help them develop their social skills, learning to share, take turns and play cooperatively with each other.

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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 100940 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10275616 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 12 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 27 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder has been operating since 1989 and lives in Northway, Tewkesbury. Her provision is open Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm, all year round except family holidays. She has an assistant and another registered childminder that regularly work at her provision. They all hold early years qualifications at level 3. The childminder also holds other relevant qualifications at level 4 and level 5.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection of the childminder 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 provision. n The inspector had a tour of the premises and viewed all areas that are used when caring for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she plans to deliver the educational programmes for children. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the adults working at the provision, and discussed with the childminder her arrangements for self-evaluation and improvements.

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Inspection activities

26 June 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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