Childminder EY462621

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 February 2017 13 February 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

 Effective self-evaluation and a commitment from the childminder to continuous improvement have enabled her to maintain a good-quality service since the last inspection. For example, recent training has helped the childminder evaluate children's learning more precisely  The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's progress and identifies their next steps for their learning, considering their interests and developmental stage. She monitors their development effectively and identifies any gaps in their learning. Children make good progress.  The childminder supports children's emotional development skilfully. For example, she helps children to explore their feelings and offers praise and encouragement, supporting their self-esteem and confidence.  The childminder provides a safe and interesting environment for children to explore. They have good opportunities to lead their own play, indoors and outdoors, and access

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always recognise when to adapt activities for babies to enhance their learning and captivate their interest even further.  The childminder overlooks opportunities to help children learn how to make healthy choices in relation to food.

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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

 develop further planning arrangements to identify how to adapt activities to captivate babies' interests even further  make better use of opportunities that arise to support children's understanding of healthy lifestyles.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed the areas of the home used by children.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and children's records.  The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of how to keep children safe. She has a clear understanding of the process to follow should she need to report any concerns about a child's well-being. Good partnerships have been developed with parents and other providers. The childminder shares information about children's care and learning needs. For example, she provides parents with daily diaries and sends progress summaries when children start school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder encourages children's thinking skills effectively. For example, she gives them the time and space to solve puzzles and problems, and provides clues to help where needed. The childminder supports children's communication and language development skilfully. For instance, she uses questions that encourage children to talk about their ideas and helps to extend their vocabulary by adding new words as they play. The childminder provides a good range of activities that help children use their creative ideas. For example, children explore the sounds made by musical instruments eagerly and talk about the meals they are making in the kitchen role play. The childminder encourages children's mathematical development well, such as counting objects and describing shapes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to develop their understanding of the world and learn about the diversity of the community in which they live. For example, the childminder provides opportunities for children to eat in local restaurants and plans creative activities to help them learn about different cultural celebrations. The childminder is a good role model and teaches children good manners. She manages children's behaviour well and teaches them to share, take turns and play cooperatively. The childminder supports children's growing independence and children learn to manage their personal-care needs and hygiene well. The childminder is caring and supportive. Children are happy and demonstrate secure and trusting relationships with her.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are inquisitive, engaged and motivated to learn. They develop a good range of skills that prepares them well for their future learning. Children develop good communication and language skills. For example, older children ask questions and join in conversations enthusiastically. All children have good literacy skills. For instance, older children re-tell stories and younger children learn how to handle books independently. Children demonstrate perseverance. For example, they concentrate as they move small slippery balls into pots and complete bead puzzles.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY462621 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1069301 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She operates her service from the home of her co- childminder in Quedgeley, Gloucester. The childminder works on Monday to Thursday from 8am to 6pm and on Friday from 8am to 5pm. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. The setting receives funding to provide free early education to children aged two, three and four 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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