Childminder in Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 March 2015 25 February 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 builds warm, close relationships with children so that they feel happy, settle quickly and gain a strong sense of security. She spends good-quality time supporting and challenging them in their activities and praising their efforts.  The childminder has effective systems for using observations to assess children's interests and their achievements in each area of learning. As a result, children are making good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder skilfully guides children's behaviour and explains her expectations clearly. She effectively models appropriate use of language so children are polite.  The childminder makes good use of her qualification. She safeguards children effectively. Her home is safe and her safety procedures are up to date.  The childminder makes parents feel very welcome. She updates them about their children's experiences by inviting them to see what children are doing.

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This provision is good

 The childminder organises an effective professional development programme, which is improving the quality of teaching. She addressed the previous recommendations and action promptly, so developing the quality of her provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder occasionally misses chances to maximise children's understanding of how sounds link with letters, in readiness for the eventual move to school.  Methods for gaining information from parents about children's starting abilities are not precise enough to assist the childminder in planning as well as possible for their individual learning when children first start.

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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 activities to prepare children for learning to read, by developing their knowledge of letter sounds and names  strengthen existing information obtained from parents when children first start; to assess what they can already do, and to identify their starting abilities and stages of development more precisely.

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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 engaging in a range of indoor learning activities with children.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder. These included risk assessment, use of outdoors, working in partnership, assessment and planning methods, and a specific activity she planned.  The inspector took account of information in a recent parents' survey.  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 childminder has a good understanding of how children learn through play. She knows when to extend their learning further. The childminder plans challenging experiences that reflect children's individual needs so they progress well. Children increase their communication skills as they listen carefully to the childminder and have time to respond thoughtfully to her questions. Children greatly enjoy singing and looking at books, but the childminder occasionally misses opportunities to help children's early literacy development. Children concentrate and take great delight in telling their own stories as they decide who is 'doctor' and 'nurse'. They develop their coordination well through activities such as jigsaws and creating pictures from pasta. They enjoy counting during their activities. As a result, children develop the key skills they need to support their next steps in learning. The childminder has regular conversations with parents, who provide details about

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who attend. This is good

children's ongoing learning and development at home.

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good

The childminder supports children's physical and emotional well-being through consistent care and flexible routines that meet their individual needs to a good standard. As a result, children form strong bonds with the childminder so that they gain confidence and self- assurance. Children develop strong friendships because the childminder helps them to play well together at her home and when at a children's group. There are plentiful, well-chosen resources that support a wide range of interesting activities. Toys and equipment are easily accessible to children, who have good scope to initiate their play. Children learn about healthy eating and they talk about eating fruit they grow in the garden. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe, including when they climb and balance outdoors. Children tell each other what to do during fire drills. They develop a good understanding of how to manage appropriate risks and challenges.

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provision is good

The childminder has strong knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She monitors children's progress well so that she can tailor any additional support needed. The childminder knows her responsibilities. She recognises the issues and risks concerned with online safety and takes steps to minimise these. The childminder values the views of parents and children as she reflects on her service. She attends frequent training and childminder forums to share ideas to drive improvement in her provision. The childminder makes changes that are practical and effective to benefit children. For example, she plans summaries of children's learning more frequently and is booked on training aimed at enhancing her partnership with parents.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 100946 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 845817 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder started minding in 1995 and registered with Ofsted in 2001. She lives in the Churchdown area of Gloucester. The childminder offers childcare usually from Tuesday to Thursday before, during and after school and in school holidays. She offers funding for free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder holds a relevant 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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