Childminder EY446501

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 September 2016 21 November 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 are very happy, settled, and have developed a close and trusting relationship with this fun and friendly childminder. Children thoroughly enjoy their time in the childminder's company.  The childminder observes and assesses children's progress effectively, and plans next steps in learning well. This enables all children to make good progress in their learning.  The caring childminder follows effective practices to support children's good behaviour and respect for other people. Children's behaviour is very good.  The childminder has made good use of training since the previous inspection. For example, she has taken an advanced language development course. This has supported children to develop confidence in their language and communication skills through the very positive interactions and discussions they have with her.  The childminder develops strong links with parents, local playgroups and schools, which

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This provision is good

ensure a consistent approach to children's well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder misses opportunities to strengthen children's early mathematical language and development.  Occasionally, the childminder does not make the best use of activities for the youngest children to experience different challenges throughout their play, to extend their learning and skills further.

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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

 make the most of opportunities to extend children's mathematical language and development  increase opportunities for the youngest children to experience different challenges throughout their play, to extend their learning and skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and the children.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of parents' feedback from letters and messages.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation, assessment and planning methods, and her range of policies and procedures.  The inspector looked at children's information, attendance and development records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The dedicated childminder implements self-evaluation and improvement plans effectively through engagement with parents, county advisers and her own research. For example, she has identified the need to strengthen the sensory experiences she offers on a larger scale so children of all ages can enjoy working collaboratively together. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of what to do if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. Parents are very happy with the information that the childminder shares with them to involve them in their child's learning and development. For example, the childminder sends daily photographs of the children learning through play.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a range of exciting and engaging activities based on children's interests. Children show high levels of curiosity, imagination and concentration, and talk about what they are doing confidently. For example, children used their senses as they made marks in perfumed shaving foam with cocktail sticks, changed the colour of the foam with food colouring, and discussed textures as they pressed paper squares in the mixture to create pictures. The childminder supports children's communication and discussion skills well. For example, she sings lively activity rhymes and related songs aloud during children's play, and children join in with great enthusiasm.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's good understanding of healthy lifestyles. Children enjoy regular physical exercise and know the importance of a healthy diet. For example, children name vegetables as they decorate their own pizza for lunch, and learn that tomatoes are fruit. From a young age, children learn how to fasten clothing, including shoes and outdoor weather suits. This helps older children achieve good levels of independence in hygiene and managing their personal care ready for school. The childminder effectively supports children to transfer to school. For example, younger children get to know teachers when they collect the older children from school. Children attend many community events at the local school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen learners and have a positive attitude to learning new things. They confidently express their needs, and maintain good relationships with others. For example, children learn to share and apologise if they have upset one another, and older children understand that they need to be gentle with the younger ones. The childminder takes children to group activities where they enjoy physical activities and play with similar-aged children. Children are well prepared for future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY446501 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1059343 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Woolaston, near Lydney in Gloucestershire. The childminder's service is open all year round between 8am and 6pm each weekday, except for family holidays.

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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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Telephone number

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