Childminder in Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 November 2015 28 February 2011

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder is exceptionally knowledgeable about child development. Her processes for assessing, tracking and planning for children's progress are developed to a high standard. She very promptly identifies and addresses gaps in children's achievement.  The childminder establishes and works in exceptionally strong partnerships with parents and others involved in children's development. She shares information on a daily basis and keeps them up to date with their children's achievements.  The childminder promotes children's health and well-being exceedingly well. She makes excellent use of outdoors and trips to the park to encourage children to enjoy fresh air and exercise.  The childminder supports children's developing understanding of the world through a range of interesting activities, for example, a wide range of outings. Children enjoy engaging in selected community group activities that help to prepare them for the

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This provision is outstanding

larger environment of pre-school.  The childminder consistently demonstrates the high expectations she has of the children and encourages their independence at every opportunity.

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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

 enhance further the very good opportunities for children to express themselves creatively throughout all areas of the provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed teaching and the impact this had on children's learning during snack time and free chosen play activities.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection about her practice and about the children's learning and development.  The inspector sampled paperwork, including children's records, policies and procedures.  The inspector read comments from the parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a full and thorough understanding of child protection and how to keep children safe. She is confident and very clear about the procedure to follow in reporting concerns about the welfare of a child. The impact of the childminder's vast amount of training is evident in her outstanding practice. She uses her skills effectively in her teaching and learning experiences for the children. The childminder works exceptionally well with other professionals. Parents highly regard the childminder. For example, they express their thanks when she supports them to put strategies in place for their children's behaviour, which have an excellent outcome.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Teaching is outstanding. The childminder completes detailed, thorough and perceptive observations of children as they play. She uses these to assess their learning and expertly identifies and addresses any gaps in their achievement. The childminder is very skilled at planning activities to specifically promote the next steps in children's learning. For example, she planned a fun snack time activity for all children that included focus on shape, colour and number to reflect the learning goal for one child. The childminder supports language and communication extremely well. For example, she includes all children fully during story time, and makes excellent use of pictures, questioning and rhyming. Children use their exploratory skills through activities such as making dens out of blankets and cushions. During the inspection, children were proud when their dens were built and collected favourite toys and hid under blankets.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder demonstrates an excellent understanding of how to meet individual needs of all children. She is warm and nurturing. Toddlers trust her implicitly and quickly develop the confidence to explore the different activities. The learning environment is stimulating and well resourced throughout, and children eagerly explore the space available. However, there are more opportunities for them to express themselves creatively indoors than outside. The childminder places the highest priority on supporting children's emotional and physical well-being and ensures they form secure attachments. Children's behaviour is excellent. They apply their understanding of house rules extremely well and follow the routine of the day. They learn to share resources and take turns.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

The childminder's high-quality practice enables all children to make excellent progress. They are working at least at the expected levels of development across all areas of learning and in some areas they are exceeding. The children are motivated learners and are eager to join in with activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY343519 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 835048 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Bishops Cleeve on the outskirts of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire and provides care during school term times only. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. She is in receipt of funding to provide free early education for children aged three and four years.

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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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Telephone number

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