Childminder EY441741

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 May 2016 17 September 2012

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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

 Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder monitors children's development well through effective observation, assessment and planning methods. She clearly identifies children's next steps and interests, and provides a good range of activities to support these.  Children feel safe and secure, and are confident in the childminder's company. The childminder has a caring approach towards the children who develop close attachments to her.  There is good communication between the childminder and parents. Through clear and frequent information the childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's progress and well-being.  The childminder evaluates her practice regularly to help her identify her strengths and areas to improve. Through this process she is able to effectively target aspects of practice for further development to benefit the children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder made initial links with other early years settings when children started to attend. However, she has not followed these up to promote and support children's learning further.  The childminder is not always consistent in routines and sometimes does things for the most-able children instead of encouraging them to do things 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

 improve links with other early years settings children attend to help promote more continuity and support in their learning  provide consistency during everyday activities to help children develop their independence skills further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of teaching in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took into account the views of parents and carers from information gathered by the childminder.  The inspector checked the evidence of suitability for all adults, the childminder's qualifications, and her self-evaluation and improvement plan.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records, safeguarding procedures, and written policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her role in protecting children. She is clear about the procedures to follow should she have any child protection concerns. The childminder is highly motivated and committed to her professional development. She is experienced and knowledgeable. For example, she attends training courses to help her enhance her teaching methods and the good outcomes for the children. Through her monitoring and tracking of children she is able to identify and reduce any gaps in children's learning. The childminder has developed good partnerships with parents. They are very complimentary about the care provided and how she has helped their children in their learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides and plans a wide range of interesting and stimulating activities for the children to support their interests and development. For example, children take great delight in exploring different textures and tastes when the childminder introduces a new mixture of fruit for them. Children develop their communication skills well. The childminder speaks to them constantly, repeating words back to them and introducing new words as they interact. Children enjoy looking at books alone and with the childminder. They are able to independently select activities from the range of resources. The childminder develops children's mathematical awareness well. For example, she helps them count in the correct sequence as they point to items they are playing with.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's social and emotional development very well. Children demonstrate they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. The childminder has a calm, caring approach and is a good role model. She provides a lot of opportunities for the children to develop their physical development and understand the importance of fresh air and exercise. For example, children enjoy daily outside play, where they can explore and investigate the world around them. Children are well behaved and polite. Young children use 'please' and 'thank you' with little or no prompting from the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder prepares children well for their next stages in learning, including the move to school. Children are motivated and eager to learn, explore and try out new experiences. Children learn about sharing and taking turns and play happily together. They obviously enjoy their time with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441741 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1049521 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 September 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in the Charlton Kings area of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. The childminder holds the National Nursery Examination Board Diploma. . Her core hours of work are Monday to Friday from 8am to 5.30pm, all year round.

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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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