Childminder in Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 April 2015 14 August 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder has continuous valuable interactions with children. She is always challenging them, giving them ample time to think and make decisions for themselves. As a result, children are excited and very motivated to learn. The childminder always keeps in mind what children need to learn next.  Babies and children are really happy to come to the setting. They love their cuddles and have a great time with the childminder, who is very attentive to their care needs.  Children have an excellent understanding of the importance of a healthy lifestyle. They spend much of their time outdoors, and talk about the need for sun care and about exercise being good for them. Children eat very healthily, eagerly discussing the different fruits they taste and foods that are best for them.  The childminder has exceptional relationships with parents. The flow of information backwards and forwards ensures that parents are extremely well informed about their

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This provision is outstanding

children's progress. As a result, parents are involved fully in their children's learning in the setting and at home.  The childminder uses her excellent grounding in business to keep her comprehensive paperwork up to date. She makes excellent use of best practice sessions and teams up with other local providers to exchange new ideas and knowledge for her professional development.  The childminder and her staff take the time to reflect deeply on their practice and have an exemplary commitment to improving the provision for children.

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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 children's independent skills by encouraging them to help prepare foods for snack time.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas where childminding takes place, including the toys, equipment and resources children use.  The inspector observed the childminder engage in a range of indoor and outdoor learning activities with children and undertook a joint observation with her.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder, including about assessment, planning methods, working in partnership and safeguarding policies and procedures.  The inspector talked with the co-childminder, children and a parent, and took account of information in notes from parents.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation, children's records and training records.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of how children learn. She assesses children's progress accurately from the time they start and makes exceptional use of parents' knowledge about their children in this process. As a result, her teaching makes very good use of children's development stages and personal interests to meet all their learning needs. For example, babies make rapid progress in their physical development as they reach out for attractive playthings. Children learn many new words because of their rich experiences. Older ones delight in linking letters and sounds and persevere to write their names in sand. The childminder skilfully adds further challenge, offering pertinent questions so children rapidly progress in all areas of learning. Children benefit from long periods of uninterrupted time to play and experiment so they remain focused on activities. They develop essential skills for future learning, using imagination and solving problems,

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who attend. This is outstanding

so they are very well prepared for starting school.

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outstanding

Babies and children settle quickly and develop very strong attachments to the childminder and her staff. The childminder devotes her full attention to children's care and emotional well-being. Children develop very positive, helpful attitudes although they do not always help to prepare foods for snacks. The childminder skilfully guides children's behaviour and explains her high expectations very clearly, which further develops children's ability to share and take turns. There are plentiful, well-chosen resources that support a rich range of interesting and exciting activities. Toys and equipment are easily accessible to children, who have excellent scope to initiate play in and out of doors. The childminder encourages children to assess risks regarding playground equipment, for example. Children are developing an excellent understanding of how to manage appropriate risks and challenges.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder provides excellent quality physical care and education, making full use of her qualification. Her accurate assessments lead to support to enhance children's learning and address any concerns quickly. She creates environments, inside and outside the home, that are safe and stimulating. The childminder reviews her comprehensive procedures and policies continuously to support children's safeguarding and well-being. She uses rigorous employment and supervision procedures for her co-workers and they all know their roles and responsibilities in meeting requirements fully. Systems for the professional development for the childminder and her staff are very effective. These include in-service training to update knowledge and extend practice. The childminder has addressed the recommendations from the previous inspection. She now makes excellent use of planning and children's chosen play to enhance their learning. Parents are highly

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provision is outstanding

involved in their children's early education and are extremely appreciative of the childminder's care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY384243 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 829882 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 August 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in the Hatherley area of Cheltenham. She offers care all day, Monday to Friday. The childminder always works with either another childminder or an assistant. She receives 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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