Childminder EY482761

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 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 well-qualified childminder has a good understanding of the different ways children learn. She uses this knowledge to provide children with challenging learning experiences that help them to make good progress in their learning.  The childminder considers children's experiences in their home, their interests and what they need to learn next, to provide tailored activities. Children demonstrate an enthusiasm for learning as they play and explore.  Children are very happy and settled with this kind and caring childminder. The childminder is sensitive to children's individual personalities as she meets their needs.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote the health and safety of children in her care. She has assessed all risks to her premises and has minimised these so children are able to access all areas safely.  The childminder evaluates the quality of her provision effectively, taking full account of

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This provision is good

the views of parents and children. She reflects on her own practice to find out what is going well and what she can improve, to continually strengthen children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently share information about children's learning with other settings they attend, to help plan activities and share ideas so that children make the best possible progress.  Although parents contribute to first assessments of children's abilities on entry, these do not cover all aspects of their development, so the childminder misses chances to get children off to the best start possible.

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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

 strengthen information sharing with other early years providers and use this combined knowledge to plan together so that children make the best possible progress  build on the range of information gained from parents about children's starting points and use this information to plan even more effectively for children's individual learning from the outset.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities inside and outside as the childminder interacted with children.  The inspector looked at children's records and learning journals, and sampled the policies and formal records. The inspector discussed the childminder's self evaluation process.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the observations. The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this had on children's learning.  The inspector checked the qualifications and training of the childminder, along with evidence of suitability.  The inspector considered the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities to take appropriate action to protect children from harm. She recognises signs that may cause concern about their welfare. Since registration, the childminder has continued to take opportunities to strengthen her professional practice and knowledge. For example, she has improved routines for younger children. She also stays up to date with new requirements. The childminder monitors children's progress to address any gaps in their learning. She works in partnership with parents, keeping them well informed about their children's development. This helps them to promote learning at home. Parents are very positive about the quality of care their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's effective teaching ensures children engage well. She encourages children to make links in their learning. For example, children recalled their family outing as they made a bus model and took a trip with the childminder to the local bus stop, to watch people getting on buses. Children use their problem-solving skills well. The childminder supports children's thinking effectively. She makes suggestions, introduces toys and resources into children's play, and asks questions that challenge children's thinking. For example, during the inspection, children created a ramp and explored how to make the cars move faster. Children competently counted the blocks. They used trial and error to build and they reflected on their own ideas. The childminder effectively targets her teaching to address any areas where children make slower progress. Children enjoy many playful opportunities to develop their early literacy and mathematics. They gain

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

increasing independence through many planned and routine experiences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is welcoming, with a good range of resources for children to choose from. She forms affectionate bonds with the children, which promotes their well- being. Children behave very well. They are beginning to understand the importance of taking turns and sharing. The childminder provides many experiences that help the children to learn to respect each other's similarities and differences. For example, at the inspection, children enjoyed sharing a book about different cultures. The childminder follows parents' preferences for care routines. Children follow good hygiene practices and enjoy healthy snacks. The childminder ensures that they are physically active. For example, children enjoy fun activities in the outdoor area and on visits to local parks. Children are beginning to understand the importance of healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder ensures that all children benefit from a stimulating educational curriculum. Consequently, all children make good progress relative to their capabilities and starting points. The childminder uses her experience as a school teacher to help her prepare children well for the next stage in their learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482761 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 994714 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in the Charlton Kings area of Cheltenham. She operates her service from 7.30am to 5.30pm, including occasional overnight and weekend care, throughout the year, apart from family holidays. The childminder receives funding for free early years education for children aged two, 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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