Troughton, Jenny

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 March 2015 21 October 2008

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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 cares for children in a positive and encouraging environment. As a result, children are settled, secure and form close relationships with her.  Children make good progress in their learning and development because the childminder plans a range of activities that meets their individual needs and interests.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of safeguarding. She protects children and promotes their welfare, so children are safe when with her.  The childminder gives children lots of praise and encouragement, which boost their self-esteem. This has a positive impact on children's confidence and well-being.  The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. This supports her knowledge of children's learning and development, enabling children to make good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder reviews the quality of her provision, but has not fully established ways to identify precise areas for improvement.  The childminder does not maximise all opportunities to encourage parents to share information about their children's achievements at home, to promote continuity in learning between the setting and home.

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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

 strengthen approaches to self-evaluation to target precise areas for improvement and include parents in this process  strengthen partnerships with parents to gather information about children's achievements at home, to promote continuity in their learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the house used for childminding.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including children's learning journals, written policies and children's records.  The inspector took into account written feedback from parents presented on the day.  The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children during play.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the seven areas of learning. She organises resources and activities to ensure children gain the most from everyday learning opportunities. Children actively seek the company of the childminder, who sits at their level and engages in their play. Her support and interaction help children to develop their skills and understanding. For example, the childminder teaches children to take turns as they throw and catch the ball with one another. This supports them in learning how to cooperate with one another, which prepares them for their next stage in learning. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills effectively because she chats to them consistently and encourages them to learn new words. The childminder gathers information from parents about children when they first start, such as their care routines. However, she has not fully developed all opportunities to encourage parents to

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who attend. This is good

share information about children's skills and abilities at home, to inform planning and maximise outcomes for children.

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good

The childminder provides children with a loving, warm and safe environment. This results in them feeling confident and happy as they move around the home. The childminder provides children with a good range of resources that supports their all-round learning. She ensures they have ample opportunities to make independent choices about their play. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of children's health and well-being. She provides children with a variety of healthy meals and ensures that they have daily opportunities to benefit from fresh air and exercise. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe by allowing them to take reasonable risks. For example, children step carefully over raised doorways and climb stairs, with the childminder close by for support.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of her role. She has a secure knowledge of child protection and understands the correct procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child. The childminder is effective in gathering observations of the children's achievements, which she records well and links to each child's stage of development. The childminder considers ways in which she can improve her practice. However, she does not effectively target all areas, or include contributions from parents when evaluating her practice. The childminder makes good use of daily diaries to inform parents and other settings about the types of activities the children have been involved in while in her care. Parents comment on the good care and service their children receive.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY308488 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 834253 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 21 October 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives with her family in the village of Chalford, Stroud. The childminder holds a relevant 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

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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