Childminder in Gloucestershire

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 supports children's learning and development well. She is warm, kind and nurturing. She uses what children know and can do to guide the planning of her curriculum. Key current aspects of the curriculum are developing children's social skills and helping them to learn to share and get on with other people. The childminder is child led and follows children's interests, which helps to motivate and encourage them to choose their play, explore and have a go. The wide range of activities and experiences, both at home and out at local groups, help children of all ages and stages to make good progress in their learning and development.

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The provision is good

The childminder extends children's conversations. She has a strong focus on language for speaking, listening and understanding. She gives children time to think and share their thoughts, questions and ideas. She involves them in decisions about what they want to do, and indicates that their feelings are important. For example, the childminder made suggestions for young children to choose activities from. Children chose to play with the bricks, after considering puzzles and drawing. They know how to access resources from a wide range in the playroom. They show care and respect, and clear away resources competently.

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need to do better?

n The childminder establishes a sense of belonging for each child. She knows them and their families very well. She values them and builds trusting relationships. This helps to create an inclusive and caring environment, where children are able to be themselves and develop confidence in their own abilities. n Children learn about being healthy. They know to wash their hands before snack and after they have been in the garden. They regularly have drinks. Young children make choices from strawberries and cheese, and are encouraged to feed themselves at mealtimes. This helps to develop their self-care skills. n The childminder is very experienced and has a wealth of knowledge to support her current good practice. She completes mandatory training to ensure that she meets requirements. However, she does not engage in opportunities that enable her to continue to enhance her teaching further, such as reflecting on best

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practice for working with two-year-old children. n Children have a love for the outdoors. They enjoy being physically active. They play on ride-on cars and tractors, and have a pretend picnic on the lawn. The childminder talks about number, shapes and measures, and explores them through everyday play indoors and outdoors. Children grow vegetables and fruit, such as green beans and peppers, which they can name, pick and eat. They dig up '17 potatoes' and comment on their different sizes. n Partnerships with parents are good. Parents have praise for the childminder's thoughtful and flexible approach to supporting their families. The childminder

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19 June 2024 regularly shares photographs and information about children's play and development. Parents are pleased with their children's progress. They like the varied experiences their children have at the childminder's home and at the different groups they attend. The childminder links well with other settings that children attend, to support consistency of practice. n Older children give younger children encouragement while they play together. They form close bonds. They chatter, model good behaviour, and help them learn about sharing and taking turns. The childminder recognises and praises these achievements. Children smile and show pride in having their good behaviour valued.

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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 that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n make better use of professional development opportunities to widen learning opportunities, particularly for younger children, that continue to challenge and capture their interests and exploration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY256758 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10349783 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 11 Date of previous inspection 19 September 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Abbeymead, Gloucester. The childminder offers care each weekday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 to the inspector about her curriculum and what she wants children to learn. n Discussions took place between the childminder, the children, and the inspector at appropriate intervals throughout the inspection. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n Parents' written comments were reviewed and considered by the inspector. n The inspector observed a range of activities and interactions between the childminder and children. The impact of teaching on children's learning and development was assessed by the inspector.

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Inspection activities

19 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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Inspection activities

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