Moore, Lauren Ann

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are safe and happy in the care of this warm and friendly childminder. They demonstrate the strong bonds they have with her and show that they feel secure in her care. Children enjoy a broad curriculum that helps them gain the skills they need for future learning and the eventual move to school. The childminder instils a sense of responsibility in older children by selecting designated helpers each day. This promotes positive attitudes and a sense of accomplishment. Children proudly assist the childminder with daily tasks, such as clearing the table after meals.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from plenty of time outside in scenic, woodland areas next to the setting. They learn how to stay safe when outside of the setting, walking hand in hand with a partner. While exploring the woods, the childminder supports children's understanding of the world by helping them to identify leaves and the trees that they come from. She encourages their physical development by providing them with time to climb and balance in the trees. The childminder skilfully enhances older children's communication and language skills. She introduces them to the names of unfamiliar trees and provides them with vocabulary, such as 'spiky', to describe the shape of leaves. Children recall what they learn and eagerly share this with their peers. For example, they proudly explain that 'berries grow on rowan trees and are used to make jelly'.

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need to do better?

n The childminder leads group circle times at the start of the day to support children's speaking, listening and attention skills. Older children demonstrate their knowledge by accurately identifying the day, date and month. While the childminder includes the youngest children in these activities, to foster a sense of belonging, they are not always developmentally appropriate with regard to promoting their engagement and meeting their learning needs. n The childminder provides learning opportunities to support children's understanding about the community and the wider world. They learn about different celebrations and festivals throughout the year and the childminder has planned an upcoming 'all about me' theme, where she will discuss what makes each child unique. However, she does not routinely provide experiences to help children explore broader similarities and differences, such as those related to

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different communities and family structures. n The childminder supports children's early literacy skills by encouraging their familiarity with stories. She assesses their recall of a story before reading and understands the importance of repetition and practice in reinforcing learning. Children confidently identify parts of a book, such as the title and spine, and enthusiastically join in with key phrases during story time. n Children behave well and treat each other kindly. They understand what is

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17 September 2024 expected of them and respond positively to gentle reminders when needed. The childminder explains the purpose of the rules and the consequences of not following them. For example, she tells the children to speak one at a time so everyone can hear and listen to each other. n The childminder plans activities each afternoon to support children's progress toward their individual learning goals. Children demonstrate their mathematical knowledge by counting cubes. The childminder helps them to understand quantity and one-to-one correspondence by guiding them as they connect the cubes together and count the total amount. n Care practices are good. The childminder encourages older children to manage their personal care independently, offering supervision from a distance to respect their privacy. With younger children, she interacts sensitively, supporting them in feeding themselves with a fork. The childminder helps them drink from a beaker

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by handing it to them and gently guiding it to their mouths. Babies respond with smiles and babbling as she praises their efforts. n The childminder collaborates well with her co-childminders. They clearly understand their roles and responsibilities and communicate effectively to stay aware of each other's whereabouts and tasks. For instance, when the childminder takes children to the forest area, she uses a walkie-talkie to inform her co-childminders about the time they will return for lunch. n The childminder is reflective and strives to improve in order to provide the best education for the children in her care. She meets with her co-childminders and assistants on a monthly basis to discuss what is going well and to identify areas for further improvement. She has recently undertaken training on supporting children's behaviour to further enhance her knowledge and skills.

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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 organise group times more effectively so that activities are developmentally appropriate to allow the youngest children to be fully engaged in learning n provide further experiences to support children's awareness of similarities and difference, particularly those relating to different communities and family structures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2779919 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10363498 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 35 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2024 and works in Staunton, near Coleford, in the Forest of Dean. She works with two co-childminders and assistants. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She provides care for children between the hours of 7.30am and 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, with the exception of bank holidays. The childminder is registered to provide funded early education for children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

17 September 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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