Runciman Susan

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 April 2015 13 November 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 Outstanding 1

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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 knows children well and understands how each learns. Children make good progress in their learning and development in relation to their starting abilities.  The childminder interacts with individual children as she encourages them to follow their play ideas. This approach helps children to feel confident to make decisions and helps them learn because they are interested in what they do.  Children's communication and language skills develop rapidly. The childminder spends considerable time talking to children, encouraging effective development of their vocabularies and language skills.  The childminder promotes children's personal and social skills very well. She focuses significantly on increasing children's self-esteem. She teaches strategies to children so that they gain high levels of confidence to socialise and make relationships with others.  The childminder works well with parents and other early years providers to support

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This provision is good

children's ongoing progress in her setting and at home.  The childminder reflects upon and monitors her provision well. She promotes children's well-being to an exceptionally high standard, and safeguards children effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of opportunities for children to see and use letters and words to help their emerging literacy skills and enhance their readiness for school.  The childminder does not seize all chances to promote children's personal independence, such as by expecting them to help prepare and serve food.

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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

 have very high expectations of children in regard to developing their early literacy skills and personal independence, such as by teaching them to recognise their names and to take on suitable tasks at mealtimes.

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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 sampled a range of documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation, children's records, training records, safeguarding policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke with parents and took account of information in letters from parents and an older child.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder. These included risk assessment, evaluation methods, partnerships, assessment and planning methods, and a specific activity she supported.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder's teaching supports children well and covers the areas of learning. She shares information with parents about children's routines, achievements and interests. This approach promotes children's development and learning effectively in the setting and at home. The childminder helps children to think and make links in their learning, in and out of doors. For example, children pretend in play with 'sloppy' sand and explore other natural materials, such as shells that they use for sorting. The childminder encourages children to enjoy resources to develop movement and language. She teaches children early writing skills and encourages them to be creative with drawing materials. Children enjoy stories. The childminder observes children effectively to plan activities that promote their future development. She balances children's choice of play skilfully with new and familiar adult-led activities so that they are motivated to learn and concentrate. The

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who attend. This is good

childminder prepares children well for school.

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outstanding

The childminder offers excellent support for children to settle so that they quickly develop very strong attachments to her. She devotes her full attention to children's physical care and emotional well-being. The childminder guides children's behaviour skilfully so they learn why it is important to be polite and take turns. As a result, children cooperate and often make friendships with each other. There are plentiful, high-quality and well-chosen resources that support a wide range of interesting and exciting activities. The childminder makes resources accessible in different play areas so that children have excellent space and scope to initiate play. Children learn about the importance of hygiene during everyday care practices and delight in joining in a song about washing. The childminder takes robust steps to help children to assess appropriate risks in her home and on trips. Children thrive as the childminder promotes their health and safety extremely well.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to support the learning and development requirements. She effectively monitors children's progress through assessment to identify and target any gaps in learning. Parents receive regular updates on their child's learning through daily conversations and sharing of children's learning records. The childminder understands well how to safeguard children's welfare through a variety of measures, including implementing relevant policies and constant supervision. She oversees the work of her assistant closely to ensure that children benefit from consistent practice. The childminder is well qualified. She updates her skills and knowledge well through training, best practice meetings and discussion with colleagues. She has fully addressed the previous action and recommendation, which shows commitment to driving improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY304069 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 847439 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 13 November 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives near the Government Communications Headquarters in Cheltenham. The childminder offers care all day each weekday, except on Tuesdays. She receives funding for free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder works occasionally with an assistant. She holds a relevant recognised 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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