Childminder in Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 May 2016 13 December 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 extremely enthusiastic about all that she does. She accurately evaluates her provision and builds on her excellent knowledge and skills through targeted professional development. Children benefit from innovative experiences that meet their needs extremely well. Children are highly motivated and keen to learn.  There are exceptional partnerships with parents. The childminder very successfully engages them in their children's learning. She makes sure there is a regular, and highly effective, exchange of information to help her pinpoint children's starting points and needs. She plans effective experiences for children and all children make outstanding progress in their learning.  The childminder makes excellent use of observations and assessments. She rapidly identifies when children need additional support and helps them to catch up. Gaps in learning close swiftly.  The childminder uses feedback from parents and children to make improvements to her

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This provision is outstanding

provision. She provides stimulating environments that encourage children to explore and investigate. Children love discovering new things and are keen to join in with all activities.

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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

 build on the excellent behaviour management strategies so that children receive more detailed explanations about what is expected of them.

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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.  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 plans the learning environments extremely well. For example, she has created treasure boxes of different play materials for the children, which very successfully encourage them to explore and investigate. She attends training to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of how to act on any concerns about a child's welfare. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is committed to ensuring that all children achieve the best they can. She skilfully establishes partnerships with parents, and others involved in children's care, to help prepare children as well as possible for the next stage in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder interacts exceptionally well with the children. For instance, she talks with them, providing new words, extends their thinking and helps them to solve problems. Children become engrossed as they take part in activities, such as exploring dough with different cutters and rolling pins, creating shapes and animals. The childminder teaches mathematics extremely well. For example, she uses children's interest in the dough to get them to count the items they have made and identify the shapes. Children use their imagination well. For example, they make 'ice cream' from the dough, matching colours to flavours, such as pink for strawberry and purple for blueberry. Children maintain excellent concentration and show purpose in their actions. For example, they explore the contents of large boxes, delighting in what they find, then use the empty boxes as boats.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children have tremendous control over their learning and choose what they want to play with. The childminder is highly sensitive to children's emotional well-being. For example, she works closely with parents to help children overcome fears and anxieties. Children show exceptional care and concern for each other. For example, they greet each other with hugs and share toys kindly when others are feeling upset. Overall, the childminder promotes behaviour well. However, she does not consistently ensure that children understand the reasoning behind some rules, such as walking rather than running indoors. Children thoroughly enjoy helping to grow fruit and vegetables for meals or snacks. The childminder builds on their interest to help them learn about healthy lifestyles; for example, she talks with them about healthy food choices.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make excellent progress and have great fun as they play and learn. They develop excellent communication skills and are articulate and confident in speaking to others and making their needs known. Children become exceptionally competent at mastering practical skills to support their independence, such as using cutlery.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY361109 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1037675 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 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 December 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Cinderford in the Forest of Dean. The childminder offers care from 7.30am to 5.30pm on weekdays, all year round. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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