Childminder in Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 March 2015 25 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

 The childminder has a good understanding of different ways in which children develop. She interacts with them well to challenge them and to extend their thinking. Children develop essential skills for the future well.  Children behave well because they are happy and interested in their chosen play and the absorbing activities that the childminder offers.  The childminder provides many stimulating resources to help children to learn. The accessible storage is labelled clearly to help children make choices in their play.  The childminder works effectively in partnership with parents and other providers so that all children receive strong, tailored support for their learning and development.  The childminder has a good commitment to safeguarding children. Her policies and procedures are clear for parents. She has a good understanding of the procedures for child protection and knows what to do and who to report to in the event of a child

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This provision is good

protection concern.  The childminder makes good use of the views of parents, children and other professionals to evaluate and improve her provision for children's benefit.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Books are not stored prominently, which makes it less likely that children will choose these for themselves.  During some routines, such as snack time, the childminder does not always give children the chance to practise their self-care or physical skills.

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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

 extend young children's learning by making books more accessible for them to choose ones to browse through or have read to them  enhance the children's independence, self-care and physical skills during routines such as snack times.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas where childminding takes place, including the toys, equipment and resources children use, and observed the childminder engage in a range of indoor and outdoor learning activities with children.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder. These included evaluation methods, working in partnership, assessment and planning methods, and a specific activity she planned.  The inspector took account of information in letters from parents.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation including the childminder's self- evaluation, children's records, training records, 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 well. The childminder plans a varied programme of experiences. This reflects children's individual needs and interests so they make choices and learn with enthusiasm. The childminder has robust procedures for assessing children's starting abilities and good progress. She helps parents to contribute effectively about their children's learning at home. The childminder encourages children's developing use of language well to communicate and count. She talks about the marks they make using chalk and coloured snow. She joins in children's role play and encourages imaginative use of collage materials, including cereals. There are many words in the home for children to recognise. However, the childminder does not do enough to encourage children's interest in books.

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good

Children enjoy coming to the childminder's safe and welcoming home. They separate happily from their parents. They have positive relationships with the childminder, enjoying her cuddles, praise and consistent reassurance. Children are active in and out of doors, for example, on outings to parks and a, 'forest' area. Children develop independence but the childminder does not have the very highest expectations of them, so they do not routinely help to prepare snack foods for instance; toddlers cannot reach to wash themselves. The childminder works well with parents so children benefit from wholesome meals. Children get on well together. They enjoy being included in older children's games and learn to care for babies by bringing toys. Toddlers develop good social skills and confidence on weekly trips to a group. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe, including as they climb and balance outdoors. Children are developing a good

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good

understanding of how to manage appropriate risks and challenges. She meets children's physical needs well.

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provision is good

The childminder fulfils her teaching responsibilities well and implements her childminding care role effectively. She checks children's progress at termly intervals, including that of two-year-olds. She meets children's learning needs well and focuses on closing gaps in their achievements. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding through repeated training. She offers ideas for parents to continue children's learning at home. She works closely with other settings to share plans for children's future learning. Through using reading and discussion with colleagues, the childminder reflects on the quality of her provision and sets challenging targets for improvement. She has addressed the previous action and recommendations, which shows commitment to driving improvement, and has improved the provision. The childminder makes good use of her qualification and places a strong focus on professional development to help children progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY336135 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 847633 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in the Up Hatherley area of Cheltenham. She offers childcare before, during and after school, and in school holidays from Monday to Thursday and before school care on Friday. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. She offers funding for free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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