Childminder in Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 April 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 provides a good range of daily activities and experiences to help children learn through their own interests. She ensures children have free access to a wide range of resources.  Children are very happy in the childminder's care, where she sensitively supports them to become independent learners.  The childminder has good partnerships with parents. She uses daily diaries to exchange information, so that she keeps up to date with children's changing needs.  The childminder uses effective risk assessments for all areas of her home and all outings, to keep children safe in her care.  The childminder shows a good commitment to improving her service. She has continued to use training to develop her knowledge and skills. Consequently, she is able to ensure all children make good progress in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make best use of all opportunities to develop children's understanding of number, size and shape.  The childminder does not always provide opportunities for younger children to play and explore natural resources.

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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

 maximise opportunities to promote children's mathematical understanding, in particular the recognition of number, shape and size  strengthen opportunities for younger children to play and explore natural resources, to allow them to gain an understanding of the world around them.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder playing with the children and discussed the activities available.  The inspector looked at all areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector reviewed a sample of policies, children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability, including the childminder's qualifications and discussed her self-evaluation process.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in children's records.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder knows the children well and understands their different learning styles. For example, children explore the musical instruments and toys, which they clearly delight in. The childminder uses books to extend their play and to introduce songs, which help to develop children's language skills. Children are able to practise and develop their physical skills, as the childminder provides safe spaces indoors and in the garden. She supports the younger children well as they begin to stand alone. Children are beginning to learn some counting skills. However, the childminder misses some chances to develop children's understanding of shape, number and size. The childminder has good links with the local school and pre-school, which enables her to support children well when they are ready to move on to the next stage in their learning.

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good

Children are clearly very happy and settled. The childminder plans well so that children can freely choose what toys they want to play with. Consequently, the children are becoming confident and active learners. The childminder works closely with parents to provide children with well-balanced and healthy diets. Children have lots of opportunities to access outdoor play and daily fresh air, both in the garden and on visits to the local park. However, the childminder does not always provide enough opportunities for younger children play with natural resources. As a result, children are not always able to fully develop their understanding of the world around them. The childminder skilfully distracts children when they become upset or frustrated, to help develop good skills for self-control. Children are supported to learn how to manage their own safety. The childminder uses lots of praise and encouragement to help children build their self-confidence. As a result,

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good

children are beginning to develop the emotional skills they need to be ready for moving on to pre-school or school.

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provision is good

The childminder keeps up to date with training to ensure she understands her responsibilities for safeguarding and protecting children. She carries out regular observations of children's play and provides clear daily records for parents. As a result, parents have a good understanding of their child's progress. The childminder's assessments of children's learning help her to plan well for their future development. Consequently, all children make good progress from their individual starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444849 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 902550 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Bishops Cleeve, in Cheltenham. She operates during school term times, from Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. The childminder holds an 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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