Childminder in Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 February 2015 8 September 2010

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 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 make good progress in all areas of learning. The childminder has a good understanding of children's interests and individual needs. She promotes their communication and language skills very well. She talks to them constantly, which helps to support children's early speech development.  The childminder has developed secure attachments with the children, so they feel safe and comfortable with her. Children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills through regular use of the garden and walks in the local area, which help to broaden their experiences.  The childminder safeguards children well. She is confident about the procedures to follow should she have child protection concerns.  The childminder has worked hard in successfully completing the recommendations from her last inspection. She has completed training that has helped her raise the quality of her teaching to a consistently good standard.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses some opportunities to develop older children's personal independence, particularly at mealtimes.  The childminder does not share regular detailed information with staff from other early years settings that children also attend.  The childminder does not consistently seek the views of parents and children to enhance her self-evaluation methods.

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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

 take every opportunity to encourage children's personal independence and ability to take on suitable responsibilities particularly at mealtimes, such as involving children in the preparation of snacks or meals  strengthen partnerships with other early years settings that children attend, so that all adults are able to contribute effectively to children's learning and development  extend evaluation of practice to include the views of parents and children, to help with the continuing drive for improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the conservatory and garden, including a mealtime, and looked at the resources and equipment available to children.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder and her co- childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection, and discussed the childminder's assessment methods for checking children's progress; how she plans for children's progress and how she works with the parents and staff from other early years settings.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation including children's records, and the childminder's written policies and procedures, including those for safeguarding.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder prepares children well for the next stage in their learning. The childminder uses good methods of assessment to help her check children's progress. The childminder knows children's individual learning needs and meets them. Children are encouraged to make choices as they play, which helps to develop their independence and confidence as learners. The childminder plans activities based around children's individual interests and abilities. She encourages them try things themselves, such as pouring pasta into bottles to make shakers. This develops their coordination. The childminder uses praise and encouragement, which helps develop children's self-esteem. Children learn to solve simple problems confidently. When a spoon goes into the bottle, the childminder asks, 'How are they going to get it out?' Children say they, 'can do it', and turn the bottle upside down so the spoon falls out. This gives them a sense of achievement.

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good

Children have close bonds with the childminder and her co-childminder. The children regularly go to them for reassurance and cuddles. Children are well behaved. They follow the rules of the home, such as sitting at the table to eat. The childminder usually prepares food for the children herself. She misses chances to encourage older children to take on suitable responsibilities, such as helping prepare for meals or getting the table and chairs ready for the younger children. Children learn the importance of fresh air and exercise. They enjoy regular use of the garden and outings in the local area that help them learn about the world around them. The childminder promotes good personal hygiene practices through explaining to children about the reasons for thorough hand washing.

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provision is good

The childminder understands her responsibilities and meets all requirements. She maintains the safety of children through accurate risk assessment. The childminder has worked hard since her last inspection and improved her practice. She has completed relevant training and, with the support from her co-childminder and others, developed and improved her teaching skills. Teaching now helps children make good progress. Through effective use of evaluation, the childminder has clearly identified areas she would like to improve in the future. However, she has yet to seek the views of all parents to help with her evaluation process. Nevertheless, there is a good partnership with parents. Through the regular sharing of information, the childminder keeps parents fully informed of their children's progress. This helps parents support their children's learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY402528 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 844897 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 September 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder works with another childminder. They are registered to provide care from each other's homes. The childminder has two cats. The inspection took place at this setting.

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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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