Childminder in Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 June 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 talks with children and asks them questions as they play. This helps them to think and problem solve. As a result, they make good progress in their communication and language development.  The childminder forms good attachments with children. She collects them from home and pre-school and this helps to build their confidence and self-esteem. Consequently, they cope well with changes, settle quickly and are well prepared for moving on to other settings, including school.  The childminder uses her good understanding of how children learn to plan exciting activities indoors and outdoors. She makes sure these meet the needs of the children and helps them make good progress.  The childminder has good partnerships with parents and other settings. She regularly exchanges information with them. This means children benefit from consistent experiences. Consequently, children have their needs and interests quickly identified

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This provision is good

and met well.  The childminder monitors children's development and plans for their learning. In this way she makes sure she meets their needs and helps them make good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has a wide range of resources for the children. However, some are stored in a large box and children are not able to see them and select additional toys to extend their learning further.  On occasions, the children do not learn how to hold tools, such as scissors, in the safest way when carrying them around.

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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

 develop the way in which resources are stored to help children make more choices about their learning  strengthen ways in which children learn about how to use tools safely.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children indoors and outdoors.  The inspector talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took into account the views of parents through written statements.  The inspector looked at relevant documents, including insurance and children's records.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder uses good assessments of children's learning to provide engaging activities that meet their individual developmental needs. She talks with them to find out what they would like to do. The children learn about nature while playing in the garden. They use their imaginations to make pancakes with the mud. They discover how soil changes to mud by adding water. Children examine how insects move as part of their understanding of the world. Children learn about shapes, counting and problem solving, which promotes their mathematical development. For example, they cut the fruit for snack and hand it out. Then they count the pieces to make sure they all have the same amount. Children develop an interest in stories. They look through books and pick out different characters. The childminder provides different resources for children to explore letters and sounds. She talks about what they are doing and provides new words. As a result, children

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who attend. This is good

are motivated to share their experiences and make good progress in their learning.

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good

The childminder is a good role model. She reminds children to be kind to one another and consequently, children's behaviour is good. The childminder provides different resources for children to promote their physical skills. For example, she shows children how to use the skipping rope and praises them for trying to jump over the rope too. They use scissors to cut flowers for their pictures. Children use staplers, tape and glue to stick items onto card. Children learn to share because there is only one stapler, so the childminder makes sure they take turns using it. This promotes children's self-esteem and confidence, and their social skills. Children learn about good hygiene. They talk with the childminder about using soap to get rid of germs. Children learn about being healthy as they talk with the childminder about eating healthy snacks and meals.

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provision is good

The childminder reviews her practice and the environment. This helps her to find useful training courses, network meetings and online sites. In this way she improves her understanding, skills and finds new resources. Consequently, children benefit from varied experiences and from having new resources to aid their learning, such as picture cards to aid discussions. The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe. She knows what to do if she has concerns about a child. As a result, children are kept safe and secure. The childminder has effective risk assessments in place for the home and trips, including those that involve using cars. The children have support in gaining the skills they need to make the move into playgroup and school. The childminder takes them to different settings and toddler groups in the local area where they socialise with others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431482 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 775513 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011. She lives in Gloucester. The whole of the childminder's home is used for childminding.

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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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