Fletcher, Helen Victoria (Mrs)

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 May 2015 11 April 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 promotes children's learning well. They engage in activities that she plans around their interests and individual needs based on her precise assessments of their learning; consequently, all children make good progress.  Children's confidence and self-esteem continually grow through the childminder's ongoing praise and encouragement. Children build positive relationships with the childminder, wanting her to play with them and seeking her out for reassurance. This means children are at ease in her company and ready to learn.  The childminder works well with parents so she knows what children's physical needs are and meets these well. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's learning.  The childminder has a clear understanding of her role and the procedures to follow in the event of concerns for children's welfare. This helps her to protect children effectively. The childminder keeps children safe. She identifies hazards within the home

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This provision is good

and takes steps to minimise them.  The childminder undertakes regular training to help her continually improve her provision by extending her teaching skills and knowledge. This has helped her to maintain good standards of service.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not organise her books so that children can use these easily to develop a love of books, stories and learning through using non-fiction books.  The childminder does not encourage parents to provide very detailed information on children's abilities when starting, to help her promote learning as soon as possible.

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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

 extend children's use of books by organising these so children can easily reach them  gain as much detail as possible from children's parents and/or carers about children's prior skills and learning when children first start.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities, indoors and outdoors, while the childminder interacted with children.  The inspector looked at children's records, other documentation and discussed the childminder's policies, procedures and self-evaluation methods.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the observations.  The inspector checked the childminder's qualifications and evidence of her suitability, and that of any adults living in the household, to be with children.  The inspector considered the written views of parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn, from gaining a further qualification. She is skilled at tailoring activities to meet children's different development needs. For example, babies used their senses to find out about different materials when handling scented play dough. Meanwhile, through the same activity, older children used their coordination and imaginations to model food and make a pretend picnic. The quality of teaching is good because the childminder uses a range of ways to help ensure children learn as they play. She asks questions, makes suggestions, explains new ideas and models different ways to do things. Children are well prepared for school. For example, children learn to sort objects, including plastic food items, according to different criteria. They explore repeating patterns and count items as they play. These activities help their early mathematical skills. The childminder helps children link sounds and letters to spell their

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who attend. This is good

names. They take home books to share with their parents. All of these help to develop their early literacy well.

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good

The childminder sets clear boundaries for children's behaviour. Children are kind and considerate towards one another. They share and take turns with toys because they know the childminder's expectations. The childminder helps ensure that children have the practical skills they need for school. She teaches children useful self-help skills. Children enjoy the time they spend with the childminder. She meets their emotional and physical needs very well. For example, she gives them a cuddle when they need comfort. Children develop confidence and are keen to explore their environment. They help themselves to toys that interest them. Daily outdoor play and nutritious snacks help children's understanding of healthy lifestyles.

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provision is good

The childminder knows and meets the requirements of her role. She completes training to enrich her knowledge and improve children's learning. For example, she has undertaken relevant training in how to help children learn when outdoors, which has improved children's experiences outside. The childminder looks after children well. She checks children's progress at regular intervals, including the check for two-year-old children. This helps her to monitor her education programmes. The childminder's self-evaluation methods include contributions from parents and children, which help her make improvements. Effective partnerships with parents and with staff at local settings that children also attend promote continuity for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 101260 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 839092 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 11 April 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000. She lives in Bishops Cleeve near Cheltenham. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She provides flexible childminding hours.

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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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