Childminder in Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 September 2016 24 June 2013

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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 provides children with a wide range of challenging and enjoyable experiences to suit their age and stage of development. Children make good progress from their initial starting points.  The childminder and her assistant are good role models for behaviour. They positively reinforce expectations and provide the children with praise and encouragement. Older children help and care for younger children, and share, behave well and show respect.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps parents well informed of all aspects of their children's care and education. She encourages them to support this at home. Parents value the service that the childminder provides.  The childminder is committed to continuous improvement. She has implemented previous recommendations and identified improvements that can further support children's experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder and her assistant do not always use their spontaneous observations of children as well as possible to further improve their assessments and planning.  Opportunities for children to explore the natural world and learn about their community lessen slightly as winter approaches.

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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

 use the spontaneous observations of children effectively to develop more precise assessment and meticulous planning  provide more opportunities for children to learn about the natural world and their local community throughout the year.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the playrooms.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, childminder's assistant and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents and carers on the day of the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documents, including children's information and learning records, attendance records, and a selection of policies and procedures. She looked at qualifications and training certificates.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have completed safeguarding training and fully understand the procedures to follow should they have any concerns. In addition, the childminder teaches children how to manage risks, to help them build on their awareness of their own safety. The childminder and her assistant regularly monitor and track children's progress well. For instance, they discuss with parents how to close any gaps in development. The childminder and her assistant continue to enhance their professional development. For example, they attend regular training opportunities, and meet with other childminders to share good practice. This contributes to improving the outcomes for children's care and learning. The childminder works closely with other professionals and settings children attend to support continuity in their learning. The childminder monitors the practice of her assistant effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and monitors children's progress to help assess their current levels of development. She plans successfully for the next steps in children's learning. The childminder and her assistant use effective strategies to support children's confidence in developing their language and communication skills. For example, she reads stories with enthusiasm and children listen intently, often repeating her words. Children have great fun developing their understanding of technology, such as using push-button toys to make sounds to which they respond enthusiastically. Children become fully engrossed as they explore the properties of sensory materials feeling, tapping and shaking them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have strong and affectionate bonds with the childminder and her assistant. The childminder reacts confidently and calmly to children's feelings and expressions of emotions to help them settle and engage in activities. The childminder supports children's good health and self-care. For example, children join in songs about the parts of their body. Children enjoy regular opportunities to be physically active. The childminder works closely with parents to support young children's home routines so that they benefit from enough rest and nutrition to help them be eager to learn. The childminder provides children with a variety of experiences, which helps them understand different communities and cultures.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are ready for the next stages in their development. They confidently express their creativity and ideas. For example, they use different colours to make marks on paper, developing their early writing skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY333971 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1061997 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 11 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 June 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in a village near Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire. The childminder offers full-time or part-time care from 7.30am to 5.30pm all year round and occasional overnight care. The childminder works with an assistant. She holds a level 2 qualification in early years.

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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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