DeBonis, Alison Claire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 June 2015 26 February 2009

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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 dedicated childminder organises her home well to provide children with a safe and welcoming environment. This supports their individual learning and well-being needs effectively.  The childminder's teaching skills are consistently good. She listens perceptively to children, carefully observes and then questions them during activities in order to challenge them and give them explanations to improve their learning. Children make good progress, developing their skills in readiness for their next stages in learning.  The childminder acts as a positive role model and children follow her example. She gives them gentle reminders so that they learn to behave well, are polite to each other and amicably share resources.  Partnerships with parents, and others involved with children's care and learning, are very good. Children benefit significantly from the ongoing exchange of information between their parents and shared carers. This promotes a united approach to meeting

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This provision is good

their needs.  The childminder continually reflects on her practice to ensure all children are progressing in their learning. She is keen to continue to develop her own childcare knowledge through training, meetings with other professionals and research. She welcomes suggestions from parents and children to make improvements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder misses opportunities outside to provide enriching resources for children to further explore, create and role play, to further enhance their learning.  There are few opportunities for younger children to develop their emergent writing skills.

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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

 extend the range of interesting resources outside, so they are easily available for all children, to enhance their creative experiences outdoors  provide even more opportunities for younger children to develop their emergent writing skills easily indoors and outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children in the main playroom and the garden while they were engaged in activities.  The inspector looked at children's resources, information and development records. She discussed with the childminder how she shares information with parents, carers and shared providers.  The inspector discussed the childminder's risk assessments, evaluation systems, and a range of policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke to a parent and took account of parents' views through messages and letters.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Children have free access to a variety of toys and resources inside and outdoors. Children enjoy themselves learning through fun play activities that interest and challenge them. Children develop independence and cooperate with each other as they play. The childminder incorporates opportunities into activities to teach them about the world around them. She encourages children to count, recognise shapes and colours, and for older children to recognise letters and their names. The childminder welcomes parents into the setting and encourages them to provide information about their children's abilities and interests. Parents regularly contribute to their children's progress records and share observations of their children at home. The childminder regularly provides parents with a detailed daily diary along with a memory

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who attend. This is good

stick of photographs of children engaged in activities and their achievements. This means all children fully benefit from a shared approach to learning.

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good

The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of the procedures to follow should a child become ill or have an accident. The childminder uses consistent strategies for behaviour, which children clearly understand and accept. Children are encouraged to share, take turns, be kind and use good manners. The childminder supports children's awareness of danger, such as explaining road safety rules and evacuation routines. Children's understanding of responsibility is developing well through tasks, such as tidying away toys, preparing their snacks, and taking their shoes off inside. They are becoming self-reliant in their self-care routines, such as going to the toilet and washing their hands independently. Children's physical skills are developing well. These skills suitably prepare children for their future move to playgroup or school.

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provision is good

The childminder shows a strong commitment to promoting high-quality childcare. She demonstrates a clear understanding of safeguarding, including child protection and assessing risks to children. For example, she has a secure knowledge and is confident about what to do if she has concerns about children's well-being. The childminder successfully evaluates her service, using information gained from audits, parents and the children. This helps her to monitor children's progress carefully and identify any gaps in learning. She attends training to improve her practice. For example, following a network meeting, she has reviewed her questioning techniques to challenge children's learning further. Parents are very positive about the progress children make in their learning and how well they are prepared for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 101263 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 839093 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999. She lives in the village of Woodmancote, near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. The childminder provides care on a full- and part-time basis throughout the year from 7.30am to 5.30pm. The childminder holds a relevant level 3 qualification. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years old.

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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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