Childminder EY483088

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 March 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 childminder has a good knowledge of the children in her care. Children are motivated and engaged during their activities and play. They make good progress from their initial starting points.  The childminder is a good role model and gives children lots of praise and encouragement. Children behave well and develop good manners. They learn to share, demonstrate kindness, and develop positive attitudes towards others.  The childminder works closely in partnership with parents. She liaises regularly with them about their children's learning and development, and how this can be extended at home. Parents are very complimentary about the childminder. For example, they comment that they value the care and learning their children receive.  The childminder evaluates her practice carefully and regularly reflects on the service she provides. She has set herself clear targets for improvement to help raise the quality

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This provision is good

of her teaching and provision to higher levels.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder's regular assessments of children's learning are not used as effectively as possible to help monitor and track their overall development.  On occasions, the childminder does not encourage children to choose some activities for themselves and so explore their own ideas.

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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 the already good assessment procedures and focus on more effective ways of tracking children's individual progress  allow children more time to carry out some tasks for themselves, and to explore their own ideas through their chosen activity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke with children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including attendance records, suitability checks, the self-assessment information, children's observation, assessment and planning records, and documentation linked to managing children's progress.  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 clear understanding of the procedures to take if she has concerns about a child's welfare. Furthermore, she minimises potential hazards in her home and teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For example, they are reminded not to run indoors and to remain seated when eating. The childminder is suitably qualified and committed to providing good learning experiences and outcomes for all children. For example, she shares good practice ideas with other childminders and accesses relevant training opportunities. The childminder has maintained a two-way flow of information with other providers, such as local schools, helping to enable continuous care and learning for each child.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes and assesses children's learning and plans activities to support their good progress. The childminder places emphasis on developing children's communication and language skills. For example, they enjoy lifting up flaps in books to reveal what is underneath. The childminder provides a running commentary about what they can see and supports their developing vocabulary as she introduces words such as 'speckled' and 'insect'. Children enjoy favourite rhyming songs and enthusiastically join in as the childminder sings to them. Children are encouraged to explore their environment. For example, they transport balls in a bucket from one place to another.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder effectively supports children's personal, social and emotional development. For example, children feel secure and form close attachments with the childminder. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, they eat nutritious snacks and discuss the importance of washing their hands. The childminder raises children's awareness of the wider world through play and activities. For example, she teaches children to respect similarities and differences in their environment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are contented and developing the key skills needed in readiness for the next stage of their learning, including school. They develop early literacy skills as they learn and identify the sounds and letters in their name. Children spend long periods engaged in activities. For example, they have lots of fun playing with farm animals as they count and use mathematical concepts, such as big and small. Children are inquisitive as they develop their creative skills. For example, they design pictures, repeating the word 'squeeze' as they splatter paint on their paper. Children take part in a wide range of outdoor experiences. For example, they learn how to grow things at the childminder's allotment and spend time playing outdoors.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483088 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1004299 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2015 and lives in Abbeydale, Gloucester. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. She operates her service all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early 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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