Childminder in Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 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 has a good understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements. Her teaching for pre-school children is of high quality. She plans stimulating activities for them, which helps prepare them well for starting school.  The childminder forms highly effective partnerships with parents and keeps them well informed about their children's progress. She involves parents in their children's learning effectively. For example, they share notes on how children play at home.  The childminder completes accurate assessments of children's learning. She monitors children's progress well to identify and address any gaps in children's development. Children are confident learners and make good progress from their starting points.  Children's behaviour is good. The kind and caring childminder, and her co-workers, are good role models for children. For example, older children are very considerate, and

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This provision is good

know their actions may affect their younger friends.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to help raise children's awareness and exploration of similarities and differences in others' cultures and backgrounds.  The childminder misses chances to fully engage younger children in some activities, so that they get the best learning experiences possible at such times.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to develop a deeper understanding about different people, events and places of interest  provide younger children with an even greater level of challenge during activities, to help them achieve their highest potential.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder, co- childminder, assistant 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 co-childminder and assistant.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Effective self-evaluation helps the childminder and her co-childminder accurately identify areas for improvement to continue to promote the best possible outcomes for children. For example, they take part in a national quality assurance programme with parents and children. Since her registration, the childminder is keen to continue to build on her knowledge. For example, she has recently completed an advanced certificate in food hygiene, and is improving her skills in staff supervision to help support continued improvements in the quality of teaching in the setting. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of how to protect children from harm. For example, she understands her role and responsibilities when employing assistants, and knows the procedure to follow should she have any concerns about children in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's interactions with children are very good, particularly for older children. She uses an excellent commentary and thought-provoking questions that challenge children to think and develop their ideas and skills to prepare them well for school. For example, children practised colour recognition as they printed with ink blocks and discussed why the stamps did not work if they are covered in sand. The childminder provides a good balance of planned activities and times when children choose their own play to meet their individual learning needs. Children learn good mathematical skills. For example, the childminder counts as children play, introducing early sums and mathematical language for length and measurement as children cut ribbons.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is nurturing. She values children as individuals and meets their needs well. The childminder encourages children to enjoy activities in the fresh air, which supports a healthy lifestyle. For example, children learn to balance and jump at a local park, and make good progress in their physical development. The childminder is a good role model for children and encourages them to welcome and include new and younger children in their play. She uses gentle reminders about children's expected behaviour and explains their actions and responses, enabling them to communicate with others and play alongside them well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Overall, all children are developing the skills and attributes needed for their move to school. They develop good hygiene routines, as they help themselves to seconds at meal times and manage their own personal care. They learn skills to prepare for writing, and learn new words, for example, as they explore with a variety of natural items, such as sand and foam. Activities such as these help children to use their imaginations, and represent their own ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538219 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1076928 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 16

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in October 2016. She works from the house of a co- childminder in Dursley, Gloucestershire. They always work with an assistant. The childminder offers care for children on Monday to Friday from 7am until 6pm, all year round. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder accepts funding for the provision of free early education for 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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Telephone number

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