Childminder EY467528

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 February 2017 30 June 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

 The childminder's home is welcoming and child-centred. Children choose what they want to play with from easily accessible toys and activities in engaging play areas. Children develop self-esteem and confidence, and make good progress in their learning.  The childminder has made an enthusiastic return to her childminding service. She demonstrates a strong commitment to continuous improvement. She plans further training courses to broaden her childcare knowledge to keep on raising the quality of children's care and teaching. This complements her research and good practice.  Well-documented records, policies and procedures underpin the good service the childminder provides. She shares this information with parents and carers. For example, verbal, written and electronic communications keep parents very well informed about all aspects of their children's learning.  The childminder supports children's safety throughout her home, in the garden and on

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This provision is good

trips in the local community. She is very effective at making sure that children are safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to let children join in some routine tasks to help support their learning and independence further, for example, helping to prepare meals and activities.  At times, the childminder does not recognise chances to fully encourage children's interest in activities, to challenge and extend children's thinking even 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

 provide even more opportunities to encourage children to do more for themselves, to develop their independence  build on ways to support and challenge children to think through their ideas when they are engaged in activities.

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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 spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times.  The inspector took into account the views of parents through discussions with two parents and from 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 checks and qualifications of the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues and the steps she would take to address any concerns about children's welfare. She shares all policies with parents, for example, regarding the use of mobile phones and cameras. The childminder closely supervises children in the home and on local walks, which helps to ensure their safety. Children practise safety procedures, such as the evacuation drill. Parents comment that they value the service the childminder provides. They are very happy with the support she gives to help children develop their social and language skills. Parents say that the childminder makes sure that each child receives individual attention, and children and babies thoroughly enjoy attending.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy a wide range of activities that support them to explore and investigate. For example, children use sensory materials to mix colours and make marks. This supports their small muscle skills and imaginations as they create their ideas. During children's pretend play and while looking at books, the childminder talks with children to encourage mathematical understanding and discuss colour, size and shape. Children benefit from regular local outings, such as to a bird park and to natural open spaces. This helps children develop their large physical skills and they have opportunities to climb and run. The childminder plans interesting activities that help stimulate children's curiosity to learn about the wider world, and they discuss and respect differences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are active and curious learners. They show enthusiasm for taking part in planned activities. For example, they talk about their families, weather and seasons. The childminder encourages children to speak as part of a group and to share their ideas. This supports their communication and social skills well. The childminder provides plenty of floor space for younger children to move around safely. They enjoy rolling and stretching their legs and arms and explore resources that they can squeeze, touch and hold. Children benefit from discussions about healthy living. For example, the childminder offers children nutritious home-cooked meals and talks about healthy ingredients.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good personal, social and emotional skills ready for their future learning. Overall, children gain independence as they confidently move from room to room to play, and visit the toilet to wash their hands before snack. Young children learn about counting, for example, as they sing number rhymes. Older children learn to count to 15, for instance, as they count each toy they put in a basket. All children enjoy looking at books on their own, together, or with the childminder, to help build early literacy skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467528 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1069661 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire. She offers care from 7.30am to 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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