Childminder in Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 August 2015 8 June 2010

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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

 Children form good relationships with the childminder and her assistant. This helps them to form good attachments with the childminder and others involved in their care, which promotes their emotional well-being and helps them to settle quickly.  The childminder uses her qualifications and understanding of children's development well to provide a range of activities that meet their needs. Consequently, children are happy to take part and make good progress in their learning.  The childminder and her assistant are good role models for the children. As a result, children know what is expected of them and their behaviour is good.  The childminder's home is warm and inviting. There are plenty of resources accessible to the children, so they can choose what to play with. This helps them to gain self- control and independence over their learning, meaning they are keen and active learners.  The childminder and her assistant understand safeguarding matters and procedures to

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This provision is good

follow to protect children from harm, should they have any concerns.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make effective use of questioning to encourage children to think for themselves and solve problems.  The childminder misses some opportunities during routine activities to develop children's physical and self-help skills further. For example, so they help more to prepare and serve themselves at mealtimes.

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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

 make better use of questioning to develop children's thinking skills and help them to solve problems  build on children's learning opportunities during routine activities, such as mealtimes, to help them develop further their physical and self-care skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children and childminder indoors in their activities, and saw the garden.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took into account the views of parents from written records and questionnaires.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, assistant, and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled paperwork, including children's records.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder and her assistant monitor children's learning effectively. They use their assessments of children and information from parents and other professionals to identify gaps in children's progress and plan for their next steps. Children learn about mathematics through fun activities. They describe numbers, colours, and count using different items, such as coloured and patterned fish shapes, toy monkeys, frogs and ducks as they sing rhymes. Children use their imagination well as they explore resources that light up when in the dark den and pretend they are being chased. The childminder supports her assistant well in planning an activity to promote children's hand-eye coordination. They use glue to stick small coloured shapes to make pictures. The childminder and her assistant read the children stories, which helps to teach children new words and that print carries meaning. The childminder exchanges information with parents about children's

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who attend. This is good

development. As a result, parents are able to support their children's learning at home. This prepares children well for future learning.

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good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe. She makes good use of training opportunities to increase her knowledge of safeguarding. The childminder promotes children's physical skills well. She provides activities for them to aim and throw balls and beanbags at different targets. The childminder teaches children to share and take turns, which promotes their positive friendships with others. The childminder promotes healthy eating through providing healthy snacks and meals. She encourages children to talk about what they like to eat and what is good for them during a teddy bear's picnic. The childminder exchanges information with local playgroups that children attend, which prepares them well for changes and moving on to other settings.

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provision is good

The childminder regularly reviews what she and her assistant do, to monitor and adapt their practice. She takes advantage of training opportunities to develop their qualifications and knowledge. For example, a recent course has helped her to improve the way she promotes healthy eating. The childminder has good systems for monitoring her assistants' skills, so they support children's learning and development consistently. The childminder uses risk assessments effectively to help her provide a safe place for children. The childminder has made changes to her environment, providing an all-weather outdoor play space, which benefits children's learning. She has addressed the recommendations raised at her last inspection well to improve how she plans for children's learning and promotes their understanding of diversity.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY401262 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 831080 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Coleford in the Forest of Dean. She works with an assistant. The childminder holds a relevant level 3 early years qualification. The childminder provides funded free early education for children aged two, three and four. She operates each weekday 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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