Childminder EY441459

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 November 2016 6 September 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

 The childminder has a gentle, caring approach towards the children. He has strong attachments with the children, who demonstrate they feel safe and secure in his care.  Children progress well in their learning. The childminder has a good understanding of their interests and individual needs. He uses these to plan and provide a good range of activities and experiences that help children take the next steps in their learning.  The childminder supports children's communication skills well. For example, he works closely with parents and other professionals so that children's emerging language is consistently supported.  The partnership with parents is good. The childminder shares information with parents so they are able to support their children's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not have a consistent approach to teaching children about good personal hygiene practices. Children have their hands cleaned after being outside and before eating lunch but not before they have a snack.  At times, the childminder does not seize every opportunity to help young children develop their mathematical understanding.

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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

 strengthen children's understanding about the importance of good personal hygiene practices  take every opportunity to develop children's emerging mathematical understanding.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of teaching in the childminder's home and the outside learning environment.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector checked the evidence of suitability checks for all adults living on the premises, the childminder's qualifications, and discussed his self-evaluation and improvement plan.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records, the childminder's written policies and procedures, and discussed safeguarding procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection procedures. He has a clear understanding about what to do if he has any concerns about children in his care. The childminder understands the importance of monitoring children's attendance. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder evaluates his practice regularly. He considers the success of activities he provides for the children and plans improvements for the future. The childminder regularly gathers the views of parents to help improve his practice. Parents comment on how settled their children are and on the good variety of activities provided.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well. He supports their interests and builds on what they already know. For example, he takes children who enjoy playing with trains on trips to the local steam train station. The childminder supports children's learning well and his quality of teaching is consistently good. He supports children's communication and language skills effectively. For example, he speaks clearly to children and repeats what they say, to help them understand the correct way to say the word. Children enjoy looking at books and they have access to them inside and in the den in the garden.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and happy in the childminder's company. They understand the rules of the home, such as taking off their shoes before coming into the house. The childminder supports children's independence skills. For example, children help with cutting up fruit for snack time and getting out the plates. Children have good opportunities to explore the world around them. They enjoy playing and exploring in the garden. Children learn about where food comes from and how it grows. For example, they enjoy growing and eating their own vegetables, and looking for and collecting the chicken eggs. Children are well behaved and they play well together. The childminder gives gentle reminders to them about sharing and taking turns when necessary.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen to learn and are sociable. They enjoy a stimulating environment where they can investigate and explore. Children develop their physical skills well, for example, as they play outside. They make good progress in their personal, social and emotional development. For example, they build friendships and learn about sharing. The childminder prepares children well for their next stages in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441459 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1059122 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 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 September 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. His core hours of work are from 7am to 7pm, five days a week, all year round. His wife is also a childminder.

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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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