Childminder in Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 July 2015 Not applicable

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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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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder failed to notify Ofsted that she works with an assistant.  The childminder is not fully effective in establishing strong partnership working with other early years settings children attend to meet children's needs exceptionally well.  The childminder misses some opportunities to promote children's physical skills and independence in self-care.

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It has the following strengths

 Teaching is good. The childminder and her assistant provide children with a range of activities that have depth and breadth across all areas of learning. As a result, children are active learners and make consistently good progress.  The childminder is keen to develop her service. She acts on advice and targeted action plans for development to ensure continuous improvements.  The childminder has effective methods to observe and assess children's learning. Consequently, she plans meaningful activities tailored to meet individual children's needs and support them in what they need to learn next. Therefore, they develop the skills they need for future learning and the eventual move on to school.  The childminder has good relationships with parents and she engages them well to gather their views and opinions on the overall service and their children's learning. As a result, good partnerships mean the childminder meets children's physical needs well.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder and her assistant have developed strong relationships with children. These mean children are happy in their care and this supports children's emotional well-being.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure that Ofsted is provided with the relevant information about any assistant working with the children so that required suitability checks can be carried out.

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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

 strengthen communication methods to share information with other settings children attend to promote continuity of care and complementary learning experiences for individual children  make better use of all opportunities in routines to build children's physical skills and extend their independence in self-care.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 inform Ofsted of the name, date of birth and address of any person working with the children (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  inform Ofsted of the name, date of birth and address of any person working with the children (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 Discussions took place with the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed activities and adult interactions with children in the home and the garden.  The inspector looked at documentation including a sample of children's records, and checked the suitability of the childminder and her assistant to be with children.  The inspector took account of the views of children and an assistant spoken to on the day of the inspection, and those of parents through reviewing documents. The inspector discussed the childminders self-evaluation with her.  This inspection was carried out following a risk assessment process.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a stimulating range of activities that motivate children. For example, babies thoroughly enjoy playing with homemade shakers because they learn the shaking motion makes a noise. The childminder and her assistant offer a wide range of interesting opportunities for children to explore different textures, such as paint and jelly, to support their physical development and creative skills. The childminder consistently makes the most of opportunities for children to follow their own ideas. For example, when children are interested in pirates she extends the activity by adding more resources. The childminder uses these opportunities to reinforce children's language and exploratory skills. As a result, children are able to develop their thinking and learning further. The childminder encourages children's participation and talks to them clearly.

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good

Children benefit from having access to well-resourced and stimulating play and learning environments, both inside and outdoors. Opportunities for children to explore using all of their senses are frequent as there is a wide range of natural and sensory resources to promote their exploration. Children form secure emotional attachments with the childminder and her assistant. Good settling-in procedures are used effectively to support children's emotional well-being when they first start. Children behave well and show care and kindness to each other. This is because the childminder and her assistant have clear boundaries that they reinforce with children. Children enjoy outings in the local area, for example, to parks and childminder groups. These help increase children's confidence and social skills and contributes to their physical development and good health.

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provision requires improvement

This inspection was prioritised following concerns raised about children's safety. The inspection found the childminder has failed to notify Ofsted that she works with an assistant, which has led to a breach in the safeguarding requirements. This has not affected the children's care. The well-qualified childminder has a suitable understanding of requirements. She is confident about child protection procedures, maintains her first aid certificate and supervises children, including when in the garden. The childminder has risk assessments for her home and outings. The childminder supports her assistant adequately and they work well together. The assistant is suitably vetted which promotes children's safety and well-being. This all helps the childminder and her assistant to keep children safe. The childminder continues her professional development through regular training so she maintains up-to-date knowledge and skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY471007 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1022152 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 10 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. The childminder works with an assistant. The childminder operates Monday to Thursday all year round with the exception of short holidays which are taken at Christmas, Easter and in the summer. The childminder has a relevant 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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