Childminder in Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 April 2015 18 March 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 highly effective partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend. This means that she quickly identifies children's needs and plans to meet these. Therefore, children make excellent progress in their learning.  The childminder makes very effective use of her sharply focused assessments of children that include information from all those involved in the children's learning. She closely monitors children's progress, identifies any gaps in learning and, as a result, children benefit from learning experiences that meet their individual needs.  Children form strong attachments with the childminder, which promotes their emotional well-being. She knows the children very well and ensures their care and learning needs are extremely well met, including those who have additional needs.  The childminder consistently seeks to improve her knowledge, understanding and skills

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This provision is outstanding

through a targeted programme of training and focused self-evaluation of her practice. This means that children benefit from new innovative and creative learning experiences.  Children are well motivated because of the stimulating environment and supportive communication from the childminder. This means they are eager to join in activities, explore the home and garden, and talk about what they have discovered.  The childminder has strong relationships with parents, working effectively with them to promote a shared approach to children's learning in the setting and at home. For example, she takes children to a local music group to support their communication needs and shares the activities with parents.

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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

 enhance children's decision-making skills by finding ways for all ages to access more resources independently.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took parents views into account through speaking with a parent and through written reviews from others.  The inspector observed the children at different activities throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the self-evaluation, suitability records, policies and procedures, and a range of other documentation.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder uses her expert knowledge, skills and understanding of how children learn and develop to provide creative, varied and engaging experiences for the children. This means that children are motivated, explore their environment and make rapid progress. The childminder demonstrates a consistently high quality of teaching by encouraging children to develop their learning through well planned and resourced activities. For example, children use their imaginations and problem solving skills whilst thinking through acting out stories about a bear hunt and through following clues on a trip to the arboretum to find the Gruffalo, discovering items to collect, count or use to tell them where to go next and finally find the Gruffalo. The childminder supports the children to gain physical skills through using climbing equipment, digging and planting or using paints and dough to create pictures and models. The childminder communicates effectively with

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who attend. This is outstanding

children to support their learning and development as well as identifying any support needs.

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outstanding

The childminder's home is safe and welcoming. Children benefit from a highly stimulating environment with most resources accessible, both indoors and outdoors. The childminder has strong partnerships with other settings that children attend and uses the shared information to provide consistency in learning experiences. For example, she has introduced French words to labels and during activities, as children have been learning this in other settings. The childminder helps to prepare children for their move to new settings through visits and the regular exchange of assessments with other professionals. This means that children's needs are met consistently, as they are identified early and appropriate interventions put in place. As a result, children are well prepared for the next stages in their learning. The childminder provides effective support for children to keep themselves safe and healthy. She provides healthy snacks for the children during the day

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outstanding

and provides parents with guidance on healthy choices of food for lunches when requested.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder has a strong commitment to improving her knowledge and practice through self-evaluation, which takes into account the views of the children and parents. This means that she identifies training needs and children benefit from a broad range of experiences that help them make rapid progress in their learning. She implements ideas from training to provide learning experiences that meet the children's needs as well as follow their interests. For example, she provides topics such as letters and sounds, ideas from favourite stories, and minibeasts to encourage the children to explore and actively engage with different concepts and ideas. The childminder has an excellent understanding of safeguarding children and what to do in the event of concerns about a child.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 100668 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 839062 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder first registered in 1998. She lives in the village of Kings Stanley, in Gloucestershire.

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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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