Childminder in Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 July 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 uses her qualifications and knowledge effectively to support children's learning. She tracks children's progress well and uses this information to provide activities that support their future learning. Children make good progress.  Children demonstrate they feel safe and secure in the childminder's company. New children settle quickly when parents leave. The childminder has a good knowledge of the children and their individual needs, and meets them well.  The childminder has strong partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend. Through the regular sharing of information, all adults are able to consistently support children's learning.  The childminder evaluates her practice effectively to drive improvement. She involves parents and children in this process. The childminder accurately identifies areas for future improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder promotes children's independence well most of the time. However, she is occasionally inconsistent in her approach at mealtimes. For example, at snack times children pour their own drinks, but are not encouraged to do this at lunchtimes.  Children have regular opportunities to play and explore outside. However, most resources outdoors promote children's physical development and do not cover other areas of learning to support those children who learn best in this environment.

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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

 seize every opportunity to consistently promote children's independence skills further  improve the range of resources available outdoors to further support those children who learn best outside.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of teaching in the playroom and the outside learning environment of 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 is very clear about child protection procedures. She knows what to do in the event of having concerns about children in her care. The childminder monitors her assistant effectively. This enables training needs to be quickly identified and addressed. The childminder recognises the importance of professional development and regularly updates her skills and knowledge. Parents receive daily information regarding their children's progress. They comment about how happy they are with the care their children receive and the progress their children make.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carries out detailed observations and assessments. She uses these effectively to monitor children's progress and plan for the next steps in their learning. Children's communication and language skills are supported well. For example, the childminder talked constantly to all children and skilfully divided her time equally between them. She talked to children about numbers and colours as they played, reinforcing and building on what they already know. Children are encouraged to share and take turns. For example, when a younger child played with another child's doll, the childminder explained they are just looking at it and would not spoil it. Children engage in activities with enthusiasm. For example, the youngest children laughed with excitement as they watched and tried to catch bubbles blown by the childminder and other children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are polite and well behaved, and clearly enjoy being in the childminder's company. Children understand about keeping safe. For example, as they helped to tidy up resources, the childminder explained this is so they do not fall over toys and hurt themselves. Babies and younger children develop confidence as they move around the room with ease and reach resources. The childminder offers reassurance to young children when they become unsure of the situation. Children sleep according to their individual needs. The childminder is a good role model and encourages children to follow good personal hygiene practices. Children sit well during meal times and are beginning to understand about healthy eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good communication skills as they interact with the childminder. They enjoy books. They listen to stories read by the childminder and take great delight in talking about the pictures and characters. Children enjoy many opportunities to develop their creative skills, for example as they explored a range of materials and media. Children acquire the skills they need to support their future learning and for the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484043 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 999187 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 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in the Longlevens/Elmbridge area of Gloucester. The childminder's core hours of work are Mondays from 9am to 3pm and Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round. She works with an assistant when numbers require. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 6.

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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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