Newman, Debi-Jane

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 February 2015 24 November 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

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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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 Children quickly develop firm bonds with the childminder, which helps them to feel confident and secure in her care.  The childminder supports children's emerging communication and language skills well. She responds to what the children do and say, introduces new words and repeats words back to them. As a result, children make good progress in this aspect of their learning.  Children make good progress in their learning and development because the childminder provides them with activities based on their interests. As a result, children are actively engaged in their play.  Children are effectively safeguarded because the childminder fully understands her responsibilities to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.  Children follow good hygiene routines, enjoy healthy snacks and learn how to keep themselves healthy.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are few opportunities for children to play and follow their interests outdoors.  Parents are not encouraged to share their views and opinions about the setting so that the childminder can effectively use this information when deciding what could be improved.

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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

 further develop the routine to enhance opportunities for children to play and pursue their interests outdoors  improve systems for self-evaluation by taking into account the views and opinions of parents.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed play and learning activities in the designated playroom.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a selection of children's observation and assessment records, planning documents, policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all members of the household and the childminder's qualifications.  The inspector offered the childminder the opportunity to carry out a joint observation.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder regularly observes the children and uses her observations of children's learning to accurately monitor and assess their progress. She provides a suitable range of resources for the children, based on their interests and stage of development. Children have uninterrupted time to play and explore together and the childminder joins in, supporting the children's emerging communication skills and social development in a sensitive manner. As a result of her good teaching, children make good progress in their learning and develop the necessary skills for their move on to school. Children enjoy activities to develop their literacy skills, such as mark making with crayons and looking at books and magazines. Children engage in imaginative play to help them understand the world around them and use construction toys to develop

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who attend. This is good

fine motor skills. There are, however, fewer opportunities for children to play, explore and learn outside to maximise their learning experiences.

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good

Children are happy and secure and they build strong relationships with the childminder. She knows the children and their families well and as a result, children settle quickly. The childminder provides regular information for parents through the use of a daily diary. This is completed by her every day and includes information about the child's care and learning. Therefore, as they move between home and the childminder's, children's continuity of care is supported well. Children receive lots of praise and recognition for their efforts and achievements, which helps to promote their self-esteem and confidence. Children develop independence and self-help skills that they will need for the future. For example, they understand the need to roll their sleeves up before washing their hands and are able to dispose of paper towels appropriately. The childminder provides opportunities for children to participate in exercise, for example, they regularly walk to the local park.

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provision is good

The childminder creates an environment that is welcoming and safe. She effectively assesses and minimises risks in her home and supports the children well to understand how to keep themselves safe. The childminder effectively implements educational programmes and regularly monitors each child's learning and development needs. This ensures next steps are identified and children are supported to make good progress. She has gained a childcare qualification and this has helped her improve assessments and planning for children's future learning. The childminder is committed to providing good- quality provision. She evaluates her practice, but does not yet take into account the views of parents to plan for future improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY336903 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 834838 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006. She lives with her husband and their two children in a three-bedroom semi-detached house. It is situated in the village of Woodmancote, approximately five miles north of Cheltenham. The whole of the house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register, and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. A maximum of four children may attend at any one time, of these, three may be in the early years age group. There are currently eight children on roll, of these, six are in the early years age group. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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

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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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