Norman, Sandra

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 November 2015 1 April 2009

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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 evaluates her practice well and makes changes that benefit the children. She has improved the way that she shares information with parents and other professionals. She knows children's starting points, monitors their progress and plans to meet their needs well.  Children form good attachments with the childminder. They look to her for support in new situations and develop their self-confidence and resilience.  The childminder is a good role model for the children. Children know what she expects of them and their behaviour is good.  The childminder uses her qualifications and understanding of children's development well to provide a range of activities that meet their needs. Children are happy and keen to take part, and make good progress in their learning.  Children learn about other cultures, share resources and toys, and take turns in play. They show care and respect for others.

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This provision is good

 The childminder uses information from training courses to ensure she knows how to keep children safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not always have enough opportunity to make their own choice of resources.  Children do not always get enough time to think or give their own response to questions.

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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

 ensure that resources are accessible to the children so they can make their own choices  give children time to think and respond to questions when engaging them in conversations.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children indoors and in the garden.  The inspector spoke with the children and childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took into account the views of parents through written testimonies and questionnaires.  The inspector carried out a joint observation and discussed the management of the provision with the childminder.  The inspector sampled paperwork, including children's records, planning and daily diaries.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder uses information from other jobs, training courses and professionals to make sure she is up to date with requirements to keep children safe. The childminder knows what to do if she has concerns about a child. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder makes sure she seeks the views of parents and children when reviewing her practice and making changes. This helps her to provide consistency with children's home experiences and helps her plan experiences that meet their needs. Children enjoy learning and they are keen to join in. The childminder helps children to share achievements and celebrate personal events, such as birthdays, using technology. For example, they watch the birthday video and share the experience.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors children's learning effectively. She uses her assessments of children and information from parents and other professionals to identify gaps in children's progress to plan for their next steps in learning. Children learn about mathematics through enjoyable activities. For example, the childminder has created a fun game for children to identify and match colours, using different items and coloured cups. Children use their imagination well as they play at being shopkeepers, deciding on prices for things and re- stocking the shop for the customers. The childminder exchanges information with parents and other professionals about children's development to support their children's learning at home and in other settings. This prepares children well for future learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children share stories with the childminder. For example, the childminder reads to the children a story about baby owls that are waiting for their mother to return and discusses how they are feeling with the children. Children learn how to cope with changes and deal with emotions, to help them move on in their learning. Children learn how to care for others. For example, they fill the bird feeders and watch the birds in the garden. They learn about people from other countries and mutual respect. For example, they have discussed Diwali and made cards and sweets to take home and share with their families. The childminder promotes healthy eating through the provision of nutritious snacks. She encourages children to talk about what they like to eat and what is good for them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They are happy and contented, and have developed some measure of independence. For example, they turn on equipment like fans and spray foam to pretend it is snow. They develop good communication skills. For example, they talk with the childminder and listen to each other. They are well prepared for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 100655 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 824640 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 April 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994. She lives in the residential area of Longlevens on the outskirts of Gloucester. The childminder offers care from 8.00am to 5pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, all year round. She holds a level 3 qualification in 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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