Childminder, Out-of school day care in Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 May 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 meets children's physical care needs very well. Children develop good self-help skills and help with routines, including tidying equipment and preparing food.  The childminder is highly trained in helping children to feel emotionally and physically secure. She guides children's behaviour skilfully so they learn to be kind, share and take turns. Children of different ages encourage one another and play well together.  The childminder's knowledge about assessment and planning demonstrates her deep reflection on each child. She responds well to children's needs and interests during sessions. She provides timely help to extend each child's development and learning.  The childminder has plentiful, stimulating child-accessible resources for older children. She uses them well to challenge these children so that each makes good progress.  The childminder builds very strong relationships with parents. She regularly exchanges

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This provision is good

information so that she understands children's individual needs well.  The childminder has a strong commitment to safeguarding children. She has a very clear understanding of the procedures to follow in the event of a child protection concern.  The childminder makes good use of the views of parents and children to reflect upon her provision effectively. She undertakes continuous professional development and training to benefit children's well-being, which she meets to a good standard.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide a rich and varied range of resources to promote young children's learning as well 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

 increase the range of resources to provide young children with rich, varied and imaginative experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas where childminding takes place, including the toys, equipment and resources children use.  The inspector observed the childminder engage in a range of indoor and outdoor learning activities with children.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder. These included use of evaluation methods, working in partnership, assessment and planning methods, and a specific activity she supported.  The inspector spoke with children and parents, and took account of information in parents' and children's surveys.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation including the childminder's self- evaluation, children's records, training records, and safeguarding policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder uses good quality teaching. She challenges and motivates children when together in small groups or playing individually as they wish. All children have good support to be engaged and focused on their play. As a result, children take an active role in learning, which enables them to progress well from their starting points. Children develop strong communication and counting skills. They listen carefully to what others say and talk about their achievements. The childminder extends their thinking and physical skills effectively in games children devise. She enables them to record their scores in games with skittles, for example. Children explore the different textures the childminder provides, such as water and soil. They investigate and solve problems, for example when building with bricks. Children persevere and develop positive attitudes to learning that help them get ready for the next stage of their education.

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good

Children develop strong bonds with the childminder and her family so that they feel emotionally and physically secure. New children receive personal support to settle rapidly; the childminder willingly makes visits to their homes or previous settings. Children gain good self-motivation and confidence to explore at their own pace. Older children delight in choosing from the many varied resources for their age group. Children are active at play parks and nearby woods. At the childminder's home, they choose to play indoors or outdoors and stay in designated parts of the garden helping to keep themselves safe. Older children respond to challenges under supervision to climb along railings and play games with inner tyre tubes, for example. Children manage their personal needs well and know the reasons behind the hygienic practices they follow.

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provision is good

The childminder understands her responsibilities well in meeting the learning and development requirements, including assessing children's progress. She is knowledgeable about progress checks for two-year-old children and intends to complete these as required to focus on closing gaps in their learning. The childminder understands well how to safeguard children. She creates environments inside and outside the home that are safe and stimulating. The childminder works well in partnership. She is highly experienced in working with other professionals, including children's teachers. She encourages parents to communicate daily about their children's well-being to share about any issues. Parents say their children look forward to coming to this 'home from home'. The childminder is particularly capable in reflecting upon the quality of her provision. She values the views of parents and children to make well-focused plans for further improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440954 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 808494 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire. The childminder offers before and after school care Tuesday to Friday. She works all day Thursday and Saturday and offers occasional overnight care.

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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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