Childminder EY482146

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 September 2016 4 March 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 has addressed the areas for development identified at the previous inspection effectively. For example, she has made improvements to the ways in which she supports her assistants to improve their practice and raise the quality of teaching to benefit children's experiences.  The childminder teaches children well and supports their families effectively. She develops effective partnerships with other professionals to support children's learning needs and to help them make good progress.  The childminder supports children's communication and language well. For example, she introduces new words into their vocabulary such as 'ingredients' when they are adding soil to thicken their mud pies.  Children behave well. The childminder helps children to understand the importance of taking turns and being kind to their friends.  Children develop a good understanding of their local community and beyond. For

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This provision is good

example, they visit local parks, beaches and castles.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to support children to use their own ideas during activities.  The childminder does not always make the best use of the outdoor space to fully extend all aspects of children's learning, particularly for the younger children.

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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

 help children to use their own ideas during activities  extend even further the range of activities and choices available outdoors to support younger children in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children engaged in activities and the interactions of the childminder and her assistants with them.  The inspector looked at a sample of various documents, including children's learning records, the childminder's self-evaluation and relevant policies and procedures.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder in relation to observations of the children's play, learning and progress.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistants ensure their knowledge is up to date. For example, they have all completed child protection training and are aware of the procedures to follow should there be a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder ensures that her assistants fully understand their roles and responsibilities, and monitors their work effectively. The qualified childminder continues to develop and update her professional knowledge. For example, she has completed further training to support her understanding of how to use observation, assessment and monitoring to plan for children's future learning. The childminder reflects well on her practice and takes into account the views of parents in her evaluation.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder tracks children's achievements closely to plan for what they need to learn next. She shares information with parents regularly, which helps them to further support children's learning at home. The childminder helps children to develop good mathematical understanding in daily routines. For example, at snack times she asks children to count how many plates they need altogether. Children discuss the shapes they make as they cut their fruit into pieces. Younger children develop an early understanding of mathematical concepts of shape and size as they explore shape sorters. The childminder provides interesting opportunities for children's sensory play. For example, children enjoyed using paint and small 'spaghetti brooms' as brushes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop good routines to keep themselves safe and healthy. For example, the childminder helps them to understand the importance of hand washing before eating and how germs can spread. The childminder supports children's independence effectively. For example, children learn to use knives safely to cut up their fruit at snack times. They are confident in trying to put on their coats for outdoor play and ask for help when they need it with fastenings. Children have daily opportunities to practise their physical skills, such as when they play outside. The childminder uses praise effectively and children are proud of their achievements. For example, they ask her to display their artwork in the setting.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and develop the skills to prepare them for future learning and in readiness for school. They engage in activities of their choosing for good lengths of time. Children are very observant. For example, they discuss the different patterns they see in the environment, such as on their coats. Children are very curious and discuss and ask questions about natural phenomena, such as thunder, and watch the sky carefully to see if they can spot the lightning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482146 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1057983 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 12 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 March 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Chepstow, Gloucestershire. The childminder works with a co-childminder and four assistants. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. She offers care from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, 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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