Childminder EY444849

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 April 2017 27 April 2015

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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 knowledge and understanding of how children learn through play. She provides age-appropriate resources to support their learning and helps them make good progress from their initial starting points.  The childminder provides a relaxed and homely environment where children develop a positive sense of belonging. Children show that they have secure and warm relationships with the childminder that support their emotional well-being effectively.  The childminder develops effective partnerships with parents. Information is continuously exchanged about what children know and can do. Children experience good continuity in their learning between the setting and home.  The childminder is committed to the continual improvement of her setting and regularly reflects on her practice. She has addressed the areas for development identified at her last inspection, in order to help maintain children's good outcomes.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is sometimes a little prompt to provide answers to her questions rather than waiting for children to work them out for themselves.  The childminder does not have a consistent approach to teaching children about good personal hygiene practices. For example, the childminder does not wash young children's hands before they eat lunch.

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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

 allow children more time to solve problems independently in order to further strengthen their concentration skills and to be fully involved in their learning  extend children's understanding of the importance of good personal hygiene practices.

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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 spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection and held meetings with the childminder.  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 considered the views of parents and carers on the day of the inspection and in parental testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder remains up to date with changes in safeguarding legislation. She knows the reporting procedure to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder places a high priority on children's safety. For example, she completes safety assessments and takes appropriate steps to reduce all hazards. The childminder monitors and tracks children's learning. This helps her to establish where children are making good progress and to identify any areas where they are not achieving as expected. The childminder is committed to professional development. For example, she accesses a wide range of training opportunities and confidently discusses the positive impact that assessment and planning training has had on her teaching, and on children's outcomes. The childminder establishes good links with local schools to help ensure consistency in care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes regular observations and assessments of children's development. She plans for their individual next steps in learning and their continued good progress. The childminder supports children's communication and language development well. For example, she talks clearly, listens carefully and interweaves new words, such as transporter, to help extend children's vocabulary. The childminder encourages children to play imaginatively. For example, she engages with them as they build sandcastles and show delight as they find shells in the sand. Children eagerly explore different technology through musical instruments and interactive toys.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very happy and settled in the childminder's home. She is warm and affectionate, helping to support their emotional well-being and sense of belonging. The childminder has high expectations. Children behave well, learn how to share and are polite. The childminder provides children with fresh air and physical exercise daily. For example, as well as playing in her garden, she takes them to places of local interest, such as the wildlife park. The childminder teaches children about the lives of people, families and communities beyond their own experiences. This helps support their understanding of the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are gaining skills in readiness for school. They are active learners and develop their early mathematical and problem-solving skills well. For example, children engage enthusiastically as they talk about the different sizes and shapes of cars and investigate space. Children test out their theories. For example, they show great delight as they mix sand with different amounts of water.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444849 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1095335 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham. She operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, during term time only. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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