Childminder in Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 October 2015 31 May 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder gets to know children very well through skilled observations and sharing information effectively with parents. She uses this knowledge well to plan stimulating opportunities that enable all children to make good progress.  The childminder supplements her home provision well with exciting outings and experiences, such as visits to wildlife sanctuaries and cafes, and play-dates with other childminders. As a result, children are extremely confident in new situations and gain a very good understanding of the natural world and local community.  The childminder is caring and sensitive. She provides a nurturing environment. Consequently, children are very confident. They talk about their interests because the childminder values them as individuals and is interested in what they have to say. The childminder teaches children the reasons behind expected behaviours. As a result, children develop a good understanding of how to keep safe.

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This provision is good

 The childminder successfully identifies areas for improvement. She seeks the views of parents to inform her self-evaluation and regularly reviews her work. Consequently, she promotes children's care and learning in a well-organised setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of opportunities during older children's play to extend their early reading and writing skills.  Occasionally, the childminder does not give younger children time to fully respond to her skilful questions or to fully consolidate new 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

 make the most of opportunities during activities to promote children's early literacy skills and help them to fully explore letters and sounds  strengthen good teaching further by extending the time given to children to respond to questions and practise new skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities inside and outdoors as the childminder interacted with children.  The inspector looked at children's records and learning journeys, and sampled some policies and other records.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the observations.  The inspector checked the qualifications and training of the childminder, along with evidence of her suitability.  The inspector considered the written views of parents and carers, and the childminder's self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a clear understanding of the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has recently improved systems for informing parents about their children's ongoing assessment and their next steps in learning. The childminder attends training and uses her links with other childminders to improve outcomes for children further, for example, to enhance learning opportunities for younger children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection and procedures if she has concerns about children's welfare. She carefully monitors the progress children make to identify gaps and areas of strength in children's learning, and plan accordingly.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder employs a range of good teaching methods which engage and motivate children. She plans structured activities which help children achieve the next steps in their learning, as well as providing effective support for their spontaneous play. At the inspection, children developed their physical skills of fixing and cutting as they created bird collages and made bird feeders. The childminder developed their knowledge of nature further through their spontaneous interest in drawing birds. The childminder is particularly skilled in supporting children's communication and language. She encourages children to initiate conversations and explain their ideas. She ensures children understand new words and practise them. The childminder has a good understanding of the different areas of learning, and recognises that one well-planned and resourced activity can successfully incorporate most of the learning areas. This means children have regular opportunities to

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment for children, where they settle quickly. Children are encouraged to adopt healthy lifestyles; they enjoy opportunities to exercise and play outside in the open air. The childminder provides healthy snacks and meals for children, and drinking water is readily available. She routinely promotes children's independence. For example, children help set the table for lunch. Children know what the childminder expects of them and receive plenty of praise for their achievements. Consequently, their behaviour is very good and they develop a strong sense of belonging and security.

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Outcomes for children are good

Overall, children are making good progress in their learning and development in relation to their starting points. Children make better than good progress in their communication and language. They gain the skills required for school and the next stage in their care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438040 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 824320 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 7

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Telephone number

The childminder registered with Ofsted in 2011. She has core hours of work between 7.30am and 5.30pm and works during term times only. The childminder has Qualified Teacher Status and has completed a diploma in home-based childcare.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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