Childminder in Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 February 2016 Not applicable

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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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides children with exciting activities and experiences that capture their interest and motivate them to learn. Children make good progress from their initial starting points.  The childminder is a good role model and children behave very well. She gives them gentle reminders to be kind, share toys and take turns when playing, and to respect and value the feelings and needs of others.  The childminder has developed good partnerships with parents. She uses effective methods of communication to help keep parents informed of their children's learning and progress and how this can be extended at home.  The childminder effectively evaluates all aspects of her practice. She identifies key areas for further development and values the views of children and parents. This helps contribute to the good standard of care that children receive.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, there are fewer opportunities for children to explore and develop their own creative ideas.  The childminder does not always make the most of every opportunity to encourage children to solve problems and carry out some age-appropriate tasks for themselves.

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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

 provide children with more opportunities to fully explore and develop their creative ideas  allow children more time to complete some tasks for themselves while they experiment and explore.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector sampled a range of documents, including children's information and learning records, safeguarding procedures, qualifications and training certificates, self- evaluation, attendance registers and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection and discussed and evaluated an activity.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents and carers provided on the day of inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to protect children in her care and who to contact should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. Furthermore, she teaches children to identify risks and stay safe in her setting. The childminder completes detailed monitoring and tracking of children's learning to help quickly identify any gaps in their progress. She has established good working relationships with the other settings that children attend to help promote continuity in their learning. The childminder is experienced and is committed to the continuous improvement of her practice. For example, she regularly attends training, exchanges ideas with other childminders and completes research to keep abreast of any changes that will benefit children's outcomes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She observes, assesses and plans effectively for their individual next steps in learning. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills very well. For example, she teaches them new words such as 'stumble' and 'trip' and uses rhymes and songs to stimulate children's interests further. The childminder develops children's literacy skills well. For example, they enjoy sharing stories and children carefully turn the pages and excitedly anticipate what happens next. Children play well alongside each other and the childminder ignites their imaginations. For example, they make her a cup of tea and have a 'spaghetti' picnic outdoors. The childminder encourages children to learn about technology. For example, children enjoy discovering how pop-up electronic toys work and why things happen.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's emotional well-being. For example, she has established secure, trusting relationships with children, who settle quickly into her care. The childminder supports healthy lifestyles. For example, she talks to the children about the importance of washing their hands and promotes healthy food choices, such as discussing the importance of fresh fruits at snack time. Children have some opportunities to be independent. For example, they competently put on their own footwear and coats. The childminder regularly takes children out into the community. For example, they get fresh air and exercise as they visit local playgroups and parks. The childminder teaches children about the differences and similarities between themselves and others. This helps towards them developing an awareness of different people and different ways of life.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the skills needed for the next stage in their learning and are well prepared for the move on to school. Children develop their mathematical learning. For example, they count, predict, sort and categorise numbers with confidence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479362 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 982009 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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