Childminder in Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 January 2015 19 October 2009

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Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder is in the process of renewing her first-aid training that has expired. She does not hold a current paediatric first-aid certificate.,.  The childminder selects appropriate resources and rotates toys from storage for children, but does not encourage them to express their preferences and make choices for themselves as often as possible. She offers fewer natural resources.  The childminder often speaks with parents and carers about children's welfare and their experiences elsewhere, but she does not obtain information from all of them about children's achievements at home to help plan what children need to learn next and help them make even quicker progress.

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It has the following strengths

 Babies and children are happy and settled. They have a strong bond with the childminder and benefit from the positive interaction and personal attention they receive to help form relationships with her, and with one another.  The childminder promotes children's learning consistently well, owing to careful teaching. Babies and older children make good progress in their learning and development in relation to their starting abilities on entry.  The childminder has regular links with other providers. These help to support the development of her provision. They discuss any concerns and exchange well-organised information about children and their learning in the different settings.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 complete the renewal of paediatric first-aid training and keep this up to date in future.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 develop the opportunities for children to make and express their choices, by providing pictures and words to show the toys and play materials available for them  extend babies' learning through their senses by providing an interesting range of natural materials that are easy for them to reach  encourage all parents to share what their children do at home to help plan what they need to learn next, and to help check their progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 have an up-to-date appropriate first aid qualification(compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  have an up-to-date appropriate first aid qualification(voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas where childminding takes place and observed activities and equipment, including technological resources, in the childminder's home.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder, including about a specific activity planned by her and her methods for monitoring and evaluating her provision.  The inspector took account of information in letters from parents.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation including children's records and training records, and discussed the childminder's use of a parents' survey, safeguarding policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The early years education offered by the childminder covers all aspects required effectively. The childminder focuses strongly on developing children's learning, including their social and physical skills. She supports babies well to learn words and to respond to her conversation. The childminder gains information from parents about new children and shares her observations on their starting abilities. The childminder uses children's interests well to plan their future learning. Children enjoy play that they and the childminder suggest, including craft activities, such as hand and foot printing. Babies have fewer chances to explore the natural world. The childminder joins well in children's play. She encourages them to think by asking questions about things that interest them, such as pictures in books. Children concentrate and persevere in their play. They develop skills for learning that prepare them well for school.

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requires improvement

The friendly childminder helps children to feel emotionally and physically secure. Children settle, look forward to coming and feel safe. They grow in confidence, enjoy fun times and make friends. The childminder understands her child protection responsibilities. She safeguards children but has not renewed some required training. In practice, the childminder supports children's good health, and maintains their safety. The childminder provides activities to keep children stimulated, but not all resources are accessible.they do not know what is stored away. The childminder does not have anyre is not system in place to make childrenthem aware of the full range of resources they may choose fromother choices. to select what they want. Nonetheless, children are absorbed and motivated in their play with available equipment. Babies and children develop appropriate independence in personal hygiene and healthy eating. They enjoy being outdoors and visit

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requires improvement

a park for further energetic play. Using this approach, the childminder encourages children to begin to keep themselves healthy as they grow up.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder fulfils her teaching responsibilities well. She understands how to keep children safe. Through repeated safeguarding and first-aid training, she knows how to respond to a concern or emergency. However, through due to an oversight, her first-aid certificate is out of date. The childminder only leaves vetted people alone with children. She assesses risks appropriately in the home and on outings, so children are secure and safe. The childminder monitors children's development and progress closely, including two-year-olds, to check if they need further support. Her teaching has a good impact on all children's progress. The childminder develops strong partnerships with other providers. She discusses children's home activities with parents but misses using this information in her plans. Through using discussion and reading, the childminder reflects on the quality of her provision and sets some targets for improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY334811 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 834778 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder, who first registered in 2006, is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband and two school-aged children. Children use the living and dining rooms, the ; toilet facilities downstairs and a bedroom for sleeping upstairs. There is an enclosed rear garden for outside play. The childminder offers childcare before, during and after school, and in during school holidays. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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