Childminder in Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 July 2015 2 March 2011

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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 and her assistants use their knowledge of how children learn to support and extend children's learning. As a result, children progress well, relative to their starting points.  All adults have a good understanding of how to safeguard children. They are clear about the procedures to follow in the event of any child protection concerns. There are robust procedures to ensure all adults are suitable to work with children.  Children are happy, confident and demonstrate they feel safe and secure in the childminder's company. The childminder has a caring approach towards the children and she meets their individual needs and interests well.  There are good partnerships with parents and other early years professionals. The childminder shares information with parents regularly, which helps them to support children's learning at home. She works closely with other professionals, so all adults are

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This provision is good

able to support children's learning effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder and assistants restrict children's ability to explore their ideas further and experiment what happens with a variety of materials. For example, adults stop children mixing sand and mud together, and tell children they should not add more water to their mixture.  Although children have some opportunities to develop self-help skills, the childminder does not encourage older children to develop their independence further, for example, by carrying out small tasks for themselves.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to explore, investigate and experiment with a variety of materials and textures  ensure older children are provided with more opportunities to further develop their independence by carrying out small tasks for themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and adult interactions with children in the play rooms and outside learning environment.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, assistants and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She also spoke to one parent and took into account the views of other parents from information included in the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector checked the evidence of suitability and qualifications of adults living on the premises and working with children, the childminder's self-evaluation and her improvement plan.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records, attendance registers and the childminder's written policies and procedures, including those for safeguarding.

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who attend. This is good

Children develop communication and language skills well because the childminder talks to them constantly about what they are doing. Children are given time to talk and recall what they have done during the day. Through the use of time-line photographs, they are able to talk about and choose what they would like to do. Children have access to books and enjoy looking at them alone or with adults. They are supported well in their personal and social skills. The childminder teaches children to be kind to others, to share and to take turns. Children enjoy developing their imagination and talking about the world around them. For example, they enjoy talking about thunderstorms and heavy rain. Staff encourage children to talk about the noise thunder makes. Children hide in the enclosed outside space with adults as they pretend it is raining. Children are very well prepared for the next steps in their learning.

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good

Children settle quickly in their surroundings. They are happy, confident and have strong bonds with all the adults. The childminder is aware of children's individual needs and meets them well. Children sleep according to their individual needs, and are checked visually and through the use of monitors. Children are well behaved and understand the rules of the home, such as taking off their shoes when they arrive. They understand about keeping themselves safe. Through clear explanations, children are beginning to learn the consequences of their actions. The childminder promotes good personal hygiene procedures and carefully maintains children's privacy when changing nappies or their clothes. Children enjoy outside play, which helps to support their understanding about healthy lifestyles. They have regular access to drinking water inside and outside, which helps promote their awareness of their bodies.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities in meeting the requirements, including those relating to the use of assistants. She recognises the importance of professional development and, as a result, she and her assistants regularly attend courses to help them maintain good quality teaching methods. The childminder regularly monitors her assistants and ensures they are all suitable to work with children. She completes detailed written observations and assessments on all children. This enables all adults to clearly identify children's starting points and interests, and where they require extra support or extension in their learning. The childminder carries out a detailed evaluation of practice, using parents' comments to develop her provision. She demonstrates a drive to provide high quality childcare.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY407618 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 831589 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 23

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 2 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in the Churchdown area of Gloucester. The childminder works with two assistants when numbers require this. She opens between the hours of 7.30am and 6pm, Mondays to Fridays, all year round.

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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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