Childminder EY466864

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 January 2017 16 May 2014

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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

 This nurturing childminder has a very good understanding of child development and each child's needs, and tailors individual planning to reflect them. Her effective progress checks and good teaching skills ensure children are continually making good progress to help them become ready for the next stage of their learning.  The childminder forms strong relationships with children. She offers constant support, praise and encouragement throughout activities and routines to enable children to develop their self-esteem and become confident learners.  Children and babies are eager to join in the wide range of interesting and stimulating activities provided in the recently improved home, garden and allotment. Children play for long periods outdoors. For example, they learn about nature as they collect eggs laid by the chickens, make scrambled eggs for lunch and talk about what they discovered.  The childminder has a high level of commitment to working in partnership with parents

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This provision is good

and with other professionals that support children's needs. This ensures a consistent approach to children's well-being and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not capitalise on children's opportunities to use mathematical language and the links between letters and their sounds during daily play.  The childminder misses chances to develop younger children's understanding of the importance of why they follow hygienic routines.

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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 all chances to develop children's mathematical language and their understanding of the links between letters and the sounds they make, as part of the daily routine  increase opportunities for younger children to learn more about healthy lifestyles.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and the children in the setting, and carried out a joint observation of a planned activity.  The inspector looked at children's information, attendance records and development records, and talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times.  The inspector took into account the views of parents through questionnaires and written testimonials.  The inspector discussed the childminder's evaluation, assessment and planning methods, and her range of policies and procedures, including risk assessments.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a strong commitment to continuous improvement and regularly reflects on all areas of her practice to improve outcomes for children. For example, she is booked onto an advanced course to support children who have special educational needs to improve her knowledge and skills. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection policy and what to do in the event of concerns about a child. She ensures she receives regular training and updates on how to safeguard children. Parents are extremely complimentary of her high standards of care and practices. They value the daily feedback and photographs they receive of their children learning. Parents take part in termly parents evenings and questionnaires to help support their children to make progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children benefit from a good balance of planned activities and spontaneous, purposeful play. For example, during the inspection, children enthusiastically helped to make and explore a habitat for toy dinosaurs with a variety of natural materials to broaden their knowledge of the world. The childminder used this experience well to extend children's familiarity with textures and to introduce new words such as 'habitat' and 'terrain'. The childminder helps teach children about the wider world in many ways. For instance, children play with a variety of toys and books that provide positive images of all people in society and the wider world.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The caring childminder develops close bonds with children. She shows a genuine interest in each child and implements good strategies to settle children. For example, new children quickly settle and demonstrate that they feel safe and are developing secure emotional bonds. The childminder's approach to behaviour management is consistent. This establishes clear boundaries which help children to understand right and wrong. Children behave well. They learn to respect each other and play well together. For example, very young children share toys without reminders.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children's emotional and social development enables them to move forward in their learning. Children and babies are confident communicators. They show a love of books and stories and benefit from regular story making and song sessions. Children are confident to try things out for themselves and undertake many self-help tasks. For example, they find their water cups and help sweep the floor after snack. They gain a sense of responsibility and understand the expectations so everyone feels respected, happy and safe. Children listen to others and wait patiently for their turn to use toys.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY466864 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1069598 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Tuffley, Gloucestershire. She offers care from 8am till 6pm each weekday, throughout the year.

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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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