Childminder in Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 July 2015 5 July 2010

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder has highly effective partnerships with parents and other early years settings. She makes sure that information about children's development needs is known by all involved with the children. This means children have consistency in their learning opportunities, so they can revisit and practise their skills.  Excellent assessments of children's development identify children's individual needs extremely quickly. This results in the childminder providing exceptional support for children with additional needs.  The childminder uses her excellent knowledge and understanding of how children learn exceptionally well. She plans exciting experiences for children so that they make excellent progress in their learning.  The childminder undertakes regular training to build on her qualifications and knowledge. This training helps her make changes to the ways she supports children's learning. This means children benefit from innovative experiences and opportunities, so

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This provision is outstanding

they are motivated to join in and ready for the next stage in their learning.  The childminder has an excellent understanding of how to look after children and keep them safe from harm.  The environment is highly stimulating with all resources accessible to the children. Children are keen to explore and try new things. They particularly enjoy finding out about natural materials and the world around them.

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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

 help children to develop their skills in understanding and using technology.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children indoors and in the garden.  The inspector spoke with children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by speaking with a parent at the inspection and through parents' written testimonials.  The inspector examined relevant paperwork, including children's records.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder has the highest expectations of children. She focuses on developing children's communication and language. The childminder uses various teaching methods successfully, including asking skilled questions so that children learn to express themselves well. Children learn about early mathematics and develop their physical skills competently as they play, for example, with dough. The childminder provides different tools for children to develop their coordination, including cutting and rolling. She asks questions about their creations and children tell her about the shapes they make. They count the dough balls. The childminder makes sure all children can take part in the activities. For example, when reading a story she helps each child identify the different characters in the story. Children make signs or use words to join in, so no one is excluded.

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outstanding

The childminder's home is extremely warm and welcoming. The childminder builds strong attachments with children. She uses contributions from parents to help her get to know the children thoroughly. This means they settle in quickly and are ready to participate. The childminder knows the importance of promoting children's good health. Children enjoy helping the childminder look after growing fruits and vegetables. They regularly choose and pick fruits for their snack, learning why fruit is good for them. The childminder builds children's confidence. They enjoy selecting activities for themselves. This approach lets children take the lead and make decisions. The childminder is an excellent role model for children. This helps children behave extremely well. The childminder helps children to be extremely well prepared for their move to other early years settings.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder has a clear vision for improving the quality of her teaching and service. She evaluates what she does accurately. She uses new information from training to improve her practice and children's experiences constantly. For example, she has changed the way she records children's learning to ensure that parents and staff from other settings contribute fully. This change helps her to meet children's needs extremely well. The childminder provides technology for children to use but recognises that this is an area to develop. The childminder supervises her assistant carefully. She plans specific training that improves their practice. She has addressed the issue raised at the previous inspection. These improvements mean that the childminder has raised the overall quality of her service to an outstanding level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY282453 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 847243 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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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. The childminder lives in Huntley, Gloucestershire. The childminder offers care on a part-time or full-time basis for 48 weeks of the year. She accepts children who are eligible to receive funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder holds a relevant childminding qualification.

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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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