Walker Karen Elizabeth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 June 2015 26 February 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 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's warm approach helps children settle quickly and feel safe. Children are emotionally secure and have a high level of well-being and a strong sense of belonging. They are able to choose from an exciting range of activities and resources that cover all areas of learning, indoors and outside.  The quality of teaching is consistently good. The childminder uses her skills effectively to enable children to make good progress in their learning and development. Children are motivated, initiate activities and become independent learners.  Children make very good progress in their personal, social and emotional development because the childminder uses all opportunities to promote their independence.  The childminder establishes positive relationships with parents. As a result, there is a good level of communication with all parents. They feel fully informed about their children's learning and development.

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This provision is good

 The childminder gives a high priority to keeping children safe. She has a good understanding of the child protection procedures to follow to safeguard children. Risk assessments are good, particularly for outings, when a strong focus is placed on teaching children road safety.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder occasionally misses teaching opportunities to promote children's mathematical development fully.  The childminder does not always have strong contacts with all settings that children attend, to ensure robust information sharing and continuity of care.

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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

 seize every opportunity for children to learn about numbers and mathematical concepts, in order to enhance their mathematical skills  develop effective systems to share information with key persons for all children who attend other settings.

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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 safeguarding and risk assessment procedures, 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

Children select from a wide range of interesting resources, which promotes their learning and curiosity. For example, older children develop their role play in the mud kitchen; younger children use their hands to investigate how to switch on torches and enjoy playing in a den. They negotiate successfully with one another to help turn lamps on so they can see in the dark. This, and effective questioning by the childminder, helps children to play and think creatively. The childminder supports children's individual needs well. The outdoor play area is effectively used to encourage children to communicate and to build positive relationships. The childminder involves parents in children's learning by working together to develop skills. The childminder prepares children well for their move to school and shares relevant information with teachers.

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good

Children have a good understanding of the daily routine. They know what the caring childminder expects from them. This helps children to feel emotionally secure. The childminder is an excellent role model for children. They have secure relationships with each other and behave well because they are motivated and engaged in learning. The childminder teaches them how to listen to each other and take turns, which further supports the development of their social skills in preparation for school. Children learn how to manage their own safety when riding bikes. Children know not to hurt others and the childminder reminds them to move slowly near the low step but allows them to make decisions about how to do this. Children demonstrate high levels of confidence and the childminder praises their achievements. She provides children with opportunities to plant flowers and vegetables, and play with the pet rabbit. This successfully teaches them about

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good

the natural world and allows them to take responsibility for living things. Children have regular opportunities for fresh air and exercise to promote an active lifestyle.

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provision is good

The dedicated childminder has a secure understanding of all the requirements for the Early Years Foundation Stage. All recommendations have been met and have improved the provision. Following effective training, she places high importance on refreshing her knowledge and undertakes regular safeguarding training. Consequently, children are safe. The childminder reviews the progress of all children to ensure that there are no gaps in their learning and they are all challenged to make good progress. The childminder strives to improve her provision and considers suggestions from parents and children. Parents speak very highly of the childminder and the quality of the care she provides.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY302618 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 834084 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. The childminder lives in the Wymans Brook area of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. The childminder provides care on a full- and part-time basis throughout the year from 7am to 6pm. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years old. The childminder holds the Nursery Nursing Examination Board Diploma in Childcare.

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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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