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

Children thrive in the care of the friendly, enthusiastic childminder. Children show that they feel safe and secure, and they relate well to the childminder and her family. Children arrive happily to a warm welcome from the childminder. They are familiar with the routines of the day and are keen to explore the activities that the childminder carefully plans to promote their learning.

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The provision is good

Children are motivated to learn and make good progress in all areas of learning. They develop their language skills and articulate their needs, talk about what they are doing and recall past experiences as they chat with the childminder. With good support from the childminder, children practise their early writing skills and strengthen their muscles. They show good physical skills and coordination as they transfer water between containers, squeeze paint to colour the water, stir their 'potions' and 'make tea'. The two-year-olds demonstrate how they propel themselves on scooters and some can pedal a tricycle.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. They listen to the childminder and learn good manners. For example, two-year-olds say please and thank you, with just the occasional reminder from the childminder. They show kindness to others, even checking that visitors are ok. They learn to take turns and share resources.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good overview of the effectiveness of her planned curriculum and completes a lot of useful training to enhance her skills. She relates well to the children in her care. She knows each child's needs, abilities and interests and plans a curriculum that takes account of this knowledge well, overall. For example, she uses children's love of ball games to encourage them to compare different sized balls. The children recognise that some balls are 'small' and others 'bigger' as they take turns to roll them down shoots. Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to fully challenge the youngest children to build further on what they know and can do. n Children receive good support to gain independence and help prepare them for the move on to school. They learn to pour their own drinks, put on and take off their shoes, and wipe their noses from a young age. n Children gain an excellent understanding of the world. The childminder plans

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exciting outings to places of interest and links up with other childminders to plan woodland activities. Children thoroughly enjoy opportunities to explore nature. They are encouraged to observe bees collecting nectar from the colourful garden plants. They learn about the life cycle of butterflies as they monitor how caterpillars change to become butterflies. The childminder incorporates herbs and scented items into activities to stimulate children's senses and encourages

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17 July 2024 them to talk about how they smell and feel. n The childminder instinctively encourages children to count from a young age. For example two-year-olds are keen to count and some count up to 20 with many numbers in the right order. They learn about size and shape and see numerals within the environment. However, the childminder does not maximise opportunities to introduce other mathematical concepts, such as comparing groups of objects and simple calculations that arise spontaneously during children's play. n The childminder provides a narrative to children's play and introduces new vocabulary. She asks questions to foster children's language and thinking. Children love to look at books. For example, they relax on comfy cushions in the wigwam and tell stories to the dolls. They snuggle into the childminder to share a story book. The childminder carefully selects books to support children's learning. For example, she strategically places books about using a potty to

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encourage children in their potty training. Children also like to look at photo books and recall past experiences with the childminder. n The childminder incorporates plenty of opportunities for children to enjoy songs and rhymes. For example, two-year-olds take turns to select items from the childminder's song bag and enthusiastically join in favourite rhymes. n Partnership with parents is very good. Parents give high praise for the care their children receive and attribute their developmental progress to the nurturing support the childminder provides. They value the way the childminder provides daily feedback and photographs informing them about their children's experiences.

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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 maximise opportunities to build upon what the youngest children know and can do, to enhance their learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537510 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10351163 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 10 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in the Longlevens area of Gloucester. She operates Monday to Thursday from 7am to 6pm, all year round. She accepts funding for the provision of early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder has received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector discussed the planned curriculum with the childminder and observed how they implement the educational programmes. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children and spoke with her at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at evidence of first-aid training and discussed how the childminder safeguards children's welfare. n The inspector took account of written testimonials from parents.

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Inspection activities

17 July 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

17 July 2024 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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