Childminder in Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 February 2017 Not applicable

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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 demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn through play. She provides age-appropriate resources to support their learning and helps them make good progress in their learning from their starting points.  The childminder reflects on and continuously improves her practice, for example, through training. Her self-evaluation processes are effective and help to improve outcomes for children.  The childminder has high expectations and effectively promotes children's emotional well-being. She is a good role model. Children quickly develop close and trusting relationships with her and they are happy and settled in a warm and caring home.  The childminder regularly observes children during their play to help her identify and support their next steps in learning. She tracks children's progress across all areas of learning to ensure any gaps in progress are identified and swiftly addressed.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always seek detailed information from parents during the settling-in period for details about what children know and can do, to help precisely plan for children's progress from the very beginning.  The childminder does not consistently give children enough time to develop their concentration skills and become fully involved in their learning. At times, she moves children from one activity to another too quickly.

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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 range of information gathered from parents when children first start attending to help further support children's progress from the very beginning  provide even more opportunities for all children to extend their concentrating skills and to be fully involved in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including attendance records, accident records, suitability checks, self-assessment information and observation, assessment and planning records.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection and held meetings with the childminder.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents and carers on the day of the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to keep children safe from harm. She understands what action to take if she has a concern about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder implements her comprehensive policies and procedures effectively to minimise risks to children when in the setting or the local area. The childminder makes good use of her partnerships with other professionals to share good practice and to access regular training opportunities. For example, she has completed training on sensory activities. This has improved her knowledge and skills in providing activities. The childminder develops good partnerships with parents overall, who comment positively, and are pleased with their children's progress and the care and support they receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts well with children. For example, she sits on the floor with very young children to interact with them at their level. She provides a wide range of sensory resources and purposefully engages children in exploring different textures using their senses. The childminder describes objects, introducing new words. This helps support their developing communication and language skills. The childminder successfully encourages young children to crawl and take their first steps. For example, they go on a 'bear hunt' to find teddies hidden in the garden. This helps stimulate very young children to develop their physical skills and build on their next steps in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder allows time for children to slowly get used to her setting, which enables her to build strong relationships with them. The childminder gathers information from the parents in regards to children's care needs, which helps her to provide continuity. The environment is well equipped and children access resources independently. The childminder encourages children to socialise with others. For example, children enjoy visits to a variety of places, such as local toddler groups, play centres, the library and parks. She helps children at an early age learn to respect and value the similarities and differences between individuals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working within the range of development typical for their age across all areas of learning. Children are motivated to learn and explore new activities and resources. They are confident and happily socialise with other children. Children are well behaved and from a very young age learn to tidy up and to share. Children develop the skills they need for the next steps in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY471685 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1071895 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Cirencester. The childminder cares for children during the week between the hours of 8am and 6pm. She has a suitable childcare qualification.

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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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