Childminder in Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 April 2015 10 September 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 has very positive relationships with the children she cares for. Children form strong emotional attachments to her and her family. As a result, they are settled in her care and enjoy their time in her company.  The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The quality of teaching is good. Interesting activities and outings help children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder is an excellent role model. Her sensitive guidance teaches children how to behave acceptably and helps them to understand right from wrong. Children are well behaved, are polite to each other, and share toys amicably. This helps them gain the skills they need to prepare for school or the next stage in their learning.  Parents are kept very well informed about their child's day through the sharing of daily diaries, detailed verbal feedback and regular written reports. This means children

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This provision is good

benefit from a consistent approach to their learning and development.  She has strong links with the local school and playgroups who share the children's care, and with professionals such as speech therapists. She has discussions with teachers and carers and shares the information with parents on collection to support continuity of children's care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Younger children are not consistently able to access resources independently to fully support their independent choices and spontaneity in play.  The childminder does not make full use of words and labels around the home, which means she occasionally misses opportunities to enhance children's early reading 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

 improve accessibility of resources to develop even more opportunities for free choice, to give younger children more independence  enrich the learning environment, indoors and outside, to makes full use of words, labels and various examples of text to further support children's early reading skills.

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Inspection activities

 The childminder observed activities in the childminder's home both inside and in the garden.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder plans an effective programme of activities for children that takes account of their likes, dislikes and stages of development. She is proactive in playing alongside children and bringing out learning opportunities. Communication and language development is a key focus. Children enjoy looking at books with her and listening to stories. They count confidently in daily routines. Although children have access to a variety of books, the childminder does not always maximise opportunities in her home and garden for children to develop their awareness of words and that print carries meaning. Use of labels on resources is not consistent, and bright posters with text are displayed where children cannot interact with them. Children access a good range of creative activities, such as role-play at the doctors and making beans on toast with dough. This encourages their self-expression and coordination. The childminder gives children access to computer

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who attend. This is good

equipment, using a laminated reminder sheet to teach them e-safety skills.

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good

The childminder has a very kind and caring manner, responding well to the individual care needs of the children. She provides reassurance and affection to promote their independence and self-esteem. The childminder's home and resources are well organised to enable children to self-select their toys and are rotated routinely to add variety and challenge. However, some resources are difficult for younger children to open or access themselves, such as a box of writing materials. This reduces opportunities for children to choose their own learning experiences. The childminder helps children to learn about personal hygiene procedures, and how to keep themselves safe. This includes hand washing before eating and after toileting, and road safety during local walks. Children learn to adopt healthy lifestyles as they spend time outdoors in the fresh air, exercise regularly and develop their physical skills. The childminder provides healthy options at

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good

snack times, and children have free access to drinking water. This promotes the children's good health.

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provision is good

The childminder is firmly committed to improving her professional skills and practice and is successfully evaluating her service, consulting parents for their views. She has clear aims for the future, including further development of the rear garden and taking a specialist safeguarding course. Risk assessments are robust, and include outings. This helps to ensure children's safety and well-being. She regularly meets with local childminders to help develop her practice and to keep improving the quality of her care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY306717 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 827920 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 10 September 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in a semi-detached house in Hucclecote, on the outskirts of Gloucester, Cheltenham and Churchdown. The childminder offers care for children before and after school, and in the school holidays.

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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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