Childminder in Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 March 2016 Not applicable

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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 quality of teaching is excellent. The childminder takes every opportunity to further her professional development. She plans exciting and challenging learning experiences for children. For example, children plant seeds and then use computer tablets to find out what the flowers will look like. Children are eager to take part and make outstanding progress in their learning.  The childminder has an excellent understanding of all the children's needs and interests. She uses detailed assessments and information from parents to determine children's starting points, and plan for and monitor their progress. She rapidly identifies where children need extra support. Any gaps in learning close rapidly.  The childminder has imaginatively developed the environment to provide children with superb choices over their learning. For example, she has built a pond in the garden so children can watch frogspawn turn into frogs. They show tremendous exploratory skills

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This provision is outstanding

and are very keen to try new things.  The childminder is an excellent role model. Children form secure attachments with her and show exceptionally good behaviour.  The childminder has very strong partnerships with other professionals. For example, she shares information with new settings that children are due to attend to make sure she prepares them very well for moving to playgroup or school.

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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

 continue to expand on the already incredible relationships with parents to help them to provide more regular feedback to improve the provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching in the childminder's home.  The inspector took into account the views of parents through written testimonials and questionnaires.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of children's learning with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled paperwork, including children's records, planning and self- evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder has reviewed her provision and has made significant changes to the environment and resources, and how she communicates with parents. For example, she has extended the learning experiences for children in the garden, adding a mud kitchen, which the children are excited to explore. She also provides assortments of materials to explore the natural world, such as binoculars and books about birds to identify what they see. The childminder uses innovative ways to review her practice and children's learning. For example, she videos the children playing to understand better how they are learning. She shares these videos with the parents to show the children's new skills and enthusiasm for learning. However, she does not regularly seek the views of parents about how she could make improvements. The childminder has kept up to date with current information for keeping children safe. She knows what to do in the event of concerns about a child's

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder makes precise and accurate assessments of children's learning. She plans absorbing experiences that meet their interests. The childminder makes the most of spontaneous opportunities to teach young children about mathematics. For example, when preparing snacks, young children confidently count out nine pieces of banana and share them between the three plates. They also recognise heart, circle and star shapes as they cut melon pieces. The childminder asks children searching questions and gets them to think carefully about what they see. For example, young children were amazed when they explored what happened as they poured water onto the soil. They talked knowledgeably about how the seed they planted needs the sun and water to grow.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder helps children learn about the environment, people and the wider community. For example, they explore parks searching for mini-beasts, visit local libraries to find out about different celebrations and share play experiences with other children at local playgroups. Children eagerly share their experiences with the childminder and others, for example, by making booklets about their holidays. The childminder fosters children's physical skills very well and provides information about making healthy food choices. For example, when preparing snacks or eating meals, the childminder talks with them about why the food is healthy.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Young children develop excellent self-care skills at a young age. They competently use different cutlery to prepare and eat food. Young children talk confidently and readily make their needs known. All children develop excellent skills for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478774 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 984312 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 10

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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 Robinswood, Gloucester. The childminder offers care from 6am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. She offers overnight care when required.

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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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