Childminder in Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 February 2017 5 March 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

 Children form strong bonds with this nurturing childminder and her family. New children settle very quickly. She works closely with parents who share information from home. This helps her to plan for their children's initial starting points and care routines. Children are eager to explore and learn, and make good progress.  The childminder uses plenty of praise and gentle, consistent messages for behaviour. Children behave well. They learn to share as they play together, which creates an extremely positive atmosphere throughout the home and helps build their self-esteem.  The childminder is secure in her knowledge of how to protect children and knows what action to take should she have concerns. She follows strict safety checks of play areas, and local walks and visits in the community. Children are safe in the childminder's care.  The childminder checks children's progress well and regularly shares this with parents.

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This provision is good

She works well in partnership with other settings children attend to ensure a shared and cooperative approach to children's development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of the information gained from her good observations, to plan more precisely for individual children and hasten their progress.  The childminder misses some opportunities to challenge younger children's learning as well as possible during some activities and 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

 use the information gathered from observations even more effectively to strengthen planning and help children make the best progress possible  build on the good support and challenge for younger children to enable them to think through their ideas when they are engaged in activities and routines.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and the children in the setting.  The inspector looked at children's information, attendance records and development records, and talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times.  The inspector spoke to a parent and took into account the views of parents through 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 is dedicated to maintain good-quality childcare and keep her skills and knowledge current, for example, through training and research. She evaluates her practice well and takes pride in her work and the homely environment she creates for the children. For example, she recognised that her garden was not always dry and accessible for younger children to use on a daily basis. She now provides a giant tarpaulin so they can run, move and roll around on it as they explore and play in all weathers, contributing to their physical development. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her duty to safeguard children and protect them from harm. She has a clear safeguarding procedure she shares with parents and knows how to refer concerns.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder organises inviting play areas to provide easy access for children to explore activities based around their age and abilities. For example, she fills a large tray with cooked pasta, containers, bottles, wooden spoons and metal items to encourage babies' exploration. The childminder uses a constant narrative and models new language during the activity. For example, she repeats words for very young children such as 'stir', 'heart' and 'Valentine'. The childminder considers children's abilities and preferences and provides a range of resources that encourage their early writing skills. For example, children draw pictures and make marks both inside and outdoors, and the childminder ensures easy-grip chunky crayons are available when babies are present. She encourages children's interest in letters, numbers and words. For example, she displays books, pictures, numerals and shapes around the play areas for children to use as they play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's emotional well-being very well. For example, she has established secure, trusting bonds with very young children who have settled quickly into her care. Children show they want her to join in their play, and enjoy lots of cuddles and hugs. The childminder regularly takes children out into the local community to help them develop an awareness and respect of different people and different ways of life. For example, they attend playgroups, and enjoy local walks and special events.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop their personal, social and emotional skills well. For example, they learn that they need to be careful not to hurt others as they play. Younger children learn about textures and capacity, for example, as they explore cooked food and water. Outside, they enjoy a range of experiences, including concocting mixtures with soil and water, and making marks on the blackboard. Children are eager and motivated to learn. They gain the skills they need for future learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY466467 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1069569 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 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in the Cotswold town of Stow-on-the-Wold. The childminder offers full-time and part-time care between 8am and 6pm, all year round, with family holidays agreed in advance. Additional care is available overnight and on weekends, by arrangement.

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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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