Pipe, Tina Maria

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 June 2015 14 December 2009

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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 Outstanding 1

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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 is an enthusiastic teacher and provides an exciting range of interesting and stimulating resources and activities. As a result, children are well motivated and independent learners.  The childminder develops strong relationships with the children, which means they feel safe and secure. She provides constant reassurance, affection and encouragement to children, who flourish in her care.  The childminder plans and uses opportunities to extend children's language and communication skills, a key focus of her practice. Children are confident communicators because of the positive interactions from the childminder.  The childminder shows a strong commitment to promoting high-quality childcare. She successfully evaluates her service, using information gained from parents and children. She actively seeks opportunities to extend her professional development and is eager to apply what she has learnt for the benefit of the children, such as forest school skills.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is enthusiastic about working closely with parents to support children's learning and care. Parents feel that she makes them very welcome and that she keeps them well informed about their children's care and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, resources and books are difficult for younger children to reach without help, and there is no cosy area where children can read the books themselves. For instance, some age-related books and those promoting cultural diversity are stored on high shelves.

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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 learning by providing a richer variety of books that younger children can easily reach themselves, and review the arrangement for younger children to relax and read, so they can develop an interest in literacy.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and the children in the main playroom and the garden.  The inspector looked at children's resources, information and development records, and discussed how she shares information with parents, carers and shared providers.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector discussed the childminder's risk assessments, evaluation systems, and a range of policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of parents' views through messages and letters.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder promotes children's learning well. The quality of her teaching is consistently good and some practice is very good. She is skilled in allowing children time to play. For example, she encourages children to explore how to move their role play vehicles in a car park lift. She then gives them time to practise these skills independently. This allows them to develop their skills in coordination. She promotes children's number skills routinely, such as counting out pieces of pasta. She encourages them to discuss the numerals on weighing scales, and on a poster they can trace with a finger. This helps develop their skills in mathematics. Children learn about the world around them as the childminder introduces them to simple gardening; planting seeds, caring for, and growing vegetables, herbs and flowers. She extends children's learning further as they enjoy outings to learn forest skills and develop their confidence in their physical skills.

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outstanding

Children are very happy, relaxed and settled in this nurturing environment. The childminder is highly responsive to the children and sensitively meets all their care needs. She works very closely with parents to ensure she follows their routines, which means that there is continuity of care. The childminder is an excellent role model, who uses constant praise and encouragement throughout the activities, enabling children to develop their self-esteem and become confident learners. She positively promotes children's understanding of a healthy lifestyle. Children have plenty of chances to be active and take part in physical play outdoors in the garden or on outings in the local community. The childminder follows excellent procedures to keep children safe. Children develop their understanding of how to assess dangers and manage risks for themselves, such as learning 'no pick, no lick' rules on outings in the forest, and road safety. Therefore,

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outstanding

children develop a wide range of skills for the future, in readiness for school.

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provision is good

The childminder clearly understands how to implement the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She places a strong emphasis on keeping children healthy and safe, and has recently updated her safeguarding training. Since the last inspection, the childminder has undertaken beneficial training relating to children's learning. Effective systems are used to assess, monitor and plan for children's individual learning. The childminder has invested in a computer programme to assist her. This ensures children make good progress in their learning given their starting points and has had a significant impact on the learning experiences she offers children. The childminder has established relevant links with other settings which make a positive contribution to meeting children's needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY393019 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 830473 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 December 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in the town of Stonehouse, between Stroud and Gloucester, in Gloucestershire. The childminder calls her childminding services 'Chipmunks'. The childminder provides care on a full- and part-time basis throughout the year from 7.30am to 6pm. The childminder holds a Level 3 qualification. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years old.

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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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