Childminder EY485661

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 September 2016 11 January 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 monitors and supervises her new assistant well, making sure that she has the skills and knowledge to plan effectively for children's learning, including through suitable professional development opportunities.  The childminder provides inviting and purposeful environments for the children. They can choose what to play with and are confident in deciding how they want to learn. Children are motivated and eager to join in.  The childminder and her assistant make accurate assessments of children's learning and development. They recognise when children need additional help and gaps in learning close quickly. Children make good progress in their learning.  Children are eager to share ideas and get adults involved in their play. They are confident and articulate in their communications with others.  The childminder and her assistant have good relationships with parents. They work well

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This provision is good

together to provide consistency for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always gather information from parents about what children can already do when they first start, to help her identify their starting points and inform planning from the outset.  On occasion, the childminder misses opportunities to use parents' ideas about her practice and provision to make beneficial improvements.

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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

 gather information consistently from parents about children's achievements at home when they first start, to help establish children's precise starting points as quickly as possible  develop the evaluation process to include feedback from parents, to help identify and target all areas for improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of the childminder's teaching in the home and garden.  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, her assistant and the 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 good

The childminder is committed to providing quality experiences for the children and has made positive changes to her provision since the last inspection. For example, she has reviewed how she provides for children's mathematical learning outside. Children enjoy opportunities to explore this area using natural materials, such as sand, shells and pebbles. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her skills and knowledge up to date. She has employed a new assistant and made sure that she has received up-to-date training on how to keep children safe. They understand what to do if they have any concerns about the welfare of a child.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant encourage children to think and solve problems. For example, they provided directional clues to help children find the ball that was stuck under the bench. Children enjoyed being physically active, playing football with the adults. Children learn mathematics well through activities that interest them. For example, they compared big and little pebbles, and were fascinated by the spiral patterns and texture of the seashells. Younger children were encouraged to count the number of pebbles they could fit into a container. Children use their imagination well. For example, they made 'ice cream' and tea for the assistant, collecting money and working out, with her help, how much change she needed. Children listen well at story time, developing their love of books, for instance, as they interact with the story.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are eager and motivated to learn. They show kindness and consideration towards each other. For example, when going outside younger children take older children their shoes and receive thanks for doing so. The childminder teaches children about healthy lifestyles, such as through discussions at mealtimes. She reminds children how their healthy food will support them to 'grow big and strong'. The childminder and her assistant help children to understand others. For example, they plan activities for cultural celebrations, researching ideas about different foods, dances and songs. Children benefit from a good range of outings, including to toddler groups, the library and shops, developing their social skills and understanding about the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and enthusiastic learners. They are developing good self-care skills, including putting on their own shoes, pouring their own drinks and using spoons to eat. They express their needs well, such as letting adults know when they are tired. Children gain confidence in coping with change and are prepared well for moving on to playgroup and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485661 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1057992 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 January 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She works from her parents' home in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. The childminder works from 8am to 5pm Monday to Thursday, and 8am to 4.15pm on Fridays, all year round. The childminder works with an assistant. The childminder and her assistant hold appropriate childcare qualifications 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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