Childminder in Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 February 2017 16 October 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder has worked hard to make improvements since the last inspection. For example, she has successfully improved the way she shares children's progress and next stages of learning with parents so they can help children learn at home.  Children develop exceptionally secure emotional bonds with the childminder, which provides them with a strong base to explore and learn. For example, new starters adapt extremely well to new social situations, such as the presence of a visitor in the setting.  The childminder has highly positive interactions with children. She respects their views and encourages them to listen to each other, make choices and express their ideas freely. For example, children who did not want to construct a giant dinosaur together confidently said they 'will build little ones instead.'  Children have a wealth of interesting and exciting resources from which to choose. They are challenged, motivated to learn, and make good progress in their learning.

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This provision is good

 The childminder continually reflects on her practice to improve her knowledge and skills. She has attended training and improved children's language and communication skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not form highly successful partnerships with other settings children attend to support a more consistent approach to children's learning.  At times, the childminder does not recognise opportunities to help develop children's early number and literacy skills, particularly for the older children.

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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

 extend the involvement of other providers in the assessment process and in supporting children's next stage of learning  increase opportunities for older children to further develop their early mathematical and literacy skills.

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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 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 and her assistant.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a sharp focus on supporting children's safety. For example, she ensures she and her assistant maintain a current safeguarding and paediatric first-aid certificate and follow effective checks for risks. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child. Self-evaluation is effective. The childminder successfully monitors the quality of teaching. For example, she identifies her assistant's professional development needs to help maintain children's good outcomes. She values suggestions from parents, such as creating a 'sugar-free' menu. Parents state that they are very happy with children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good observation and monitoring system to help her keep track of children's good progress. This helps her to quickly identify and address any gaps in learning. The childminder ensures babies are offered appropriate levels of challenge to help them make the best progress they can, for example, to develop their walking skills. The childminder supports children's language and communication skills well. For example, she encourages children to listen to stories and talk about them afterwards. The childminder supports children's social skills, and children show confidence in asking adults for help. She encourages children to use their imaginations. For example, during role play they build a dinosaur family with bricks and design homes for them to live in.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is exceptionally attentive and caring. She has created a happy, nurturing and inclusive environment for children. She encourages their independence extremely well in the innovative play environments. For example, she uses storage cupboards to provide inspiring role-play areas and art and craft activities, which she designs differently each day for individual children's age and interests. The childminder involves children in many trips to a wide range of exciting and interesting places. For example, they visit playgroups, lively music sessions and the local library. She introduces children to seasonal celebrations and displays print in different languages. Children gain an excellent understanding of healthy lifestyles. The childminder uses healthy eating and exercise to reinforce this extremely well.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development. Children and babies are independent and display very good levels of confidence. Children develop their physical skills well. For example, they use a variety of tools as they learn to stir with a spoon and to draw. Children prepare well for their move to school. They learn to be kind and considerate and develop a good understanding of how to share and take turns.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY445386 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1059290 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in the town of Cirencester, Gloucestershire. The childminder offers full-time and part-time care between 7.30am and 5.30pm, all year round. Her husband works as her assistant when required.

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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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