Childminder in Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 May 2015 6 October 2011

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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 communicates effectively with parents on all aspects of children's care and learning. Consequently, she gets to know children as individuals and provides stimulating experiences to meet their specific needs and interests.  The childminder frequently takes children to activity groups so that they socialise with other children. They learn to share and take turns as they play. This helps children begin to develop skills in readiness for their future move to nursery or school.  The childminder has a strong understanding of her role to safeguard children and she uses good safety practices to protect children from harm.  The childminder uses good quality improvement tools to drive improvement. She places high priority on her continuous professional development. As a result, she has a commitment to improving outcomes for children in her care.  The childminder regularly observes her assistant working with children to monitor the

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This provision is good

quality of practice. She encourages the assistant's professional development to enhance her already strong practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sets out a range of toys for children to play with. However, younger children cannot always help themselves to the wider range of resources because they cannot see what is available.  On occasion, the childminder does not provide children with enough time to respond to questions before she provides the answers. Therefore, they do not have time to think and respond with their own ideas.

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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

 review the presentation of play materials for the youngest children so they can easily make choices in their play  give children more time to respond to questions and respond with their own ideas.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with children during activities inside and outdoors.  The inspector looked at children's records and learning journeys and sampled the policies and formal records.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked the qualifications of the childminder, along with evidence of her suitability and that of any adults living in the household.  The inspector considered the written views of parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has gained a good understanding of how children learn through increasing her qualification level. Consequently, the quality of teaching is good. This means children make good progress in their learning. She is skilled at helping children reach the identified next step in their development through their spontaneous play. For example, as children play in the sand the childminder introduces spades, containers and a sand wheel and makes suggestions to stimulate their learning. Consequently, older children developed mathematical skills as they counted and followed instructions when they made sand pies. Younger children learnt about cause and effect as they made the wheel spin using the sand. The childminder is good at explaining to children what they see and explore. Consequently, children confidently ask questions as they demonstrate enthusiasm for knowledge. For example, children learn that snails eat plants as they water

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who attend. This is good

their growing carrots. Children make particularly good progress in their speech and language because the childminder uses effective strategies. For example, she describes the youngest children actions and older children build sentences because the childminder engages them in conversations.

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good

The childminder offers flexible settling-in sessions for children where she quickly establishes their preferences and needs. She sends the new child letters with photos of activities and other children who will become their friends. This gradual approach ensures children settle and build good relationships with the childminder and other children. They are confident and motivated to explore. The childminder helps children to develop their independence by encouraging them to do things for themselves. She teaches children to understand appropriate rules and boundaries. The childminder is calm and she helps children learn how to keep themselves safe. Children enjoy nutritious homemade meals and they exercise daily in the fresh air. The childminder teaches them the importance of good personal hygiene. As a result, children establish healthy lifestyle choices.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. She effectively monitors children's progress and knows what to do if she identifies any gaps in their learning. She is proactive in building relationships with other settings that children attend, to ensure consistency in their learning. The childminder shares children's achievements with parents and ensures they are engaged in guiding their child's learning at home. She seeks and acts on parents' views about her provision, which are extremely positive.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY427147 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 823302 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 6 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. The childminder is open Monday to Friday all year, and sometimes works with an assistant. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification.

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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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