Childminder EY232852

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 May 2017 18 March 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

 Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder uses effective systems for observing and assessing children's next steps. She knows the children well and meets their individual needs effectively.  The childminder provides a calm environment where children feel safe and secure in her company. Children have built close attachments with the childminder. They are happy, confident and well behaved.  The childminder provides a safe, stimulating environment where children can access a balanced range of resources. Children enjoy exploring the inside and outside areas.  The childminder has built good partnerships with the parents and carers. She works closely with them and involves them in their child's development and learning. Parents comment about how happy they are with the care provided by the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of every opportunity to support children's emerging mathematical development.  The childminder does not consistently encourage good hygiene procedures, for instance, when children eat outside, they tend to put their fruit on the table because they have not got a plate.

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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

 seize every opportunity to help support children's mathematical development further  support further children's knowledge and understanding about healthy practices.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of teaching in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the premises and looked at how the childminder evaluates her practice.  The inspector took into account the views of parents and carers from information gathered by the childminder.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records, safeguarding procedures and the childminder's written policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding about the procedures to follow should she have any child protection concerns. She is clear about monitoring children's non-attendance and the indicators that may give her cause to be concerned about a child's welfare. She occasionally works an assistant. she knows to ensure he is up to date with current legislation and to monitor his practice. The childminder keeps up to date with her childcare knowledge, for example, through regular training. She evaluates her practice regularly and is able to discuss clearly the areas of improvement she would like to make to benefit the children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carries out detailed observations and assessments. She monitors children's progress and plans activities around children's individual needs and interests. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She talks to them constantly as they interact together to help them think and learn. For example, a child says she can hear an owl in the garden and they talk about what animals come out in the day and which would come out at night. Children enjoy being outside. They explore the world around them and challenge their physical development as they climb, run and use resources.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model. She encourages children to be polite and show care and concern for each other as they interact. The childminder offers plenty of praise and encouragement, supporting children's self-esteem and confidence. Children are well behaved. They are fully engaged in their play and eager to learn. The childminder is skilful in ensuring she includes all children in activities. For example, when children play in the sand and water, there are sufficient resources for all of them to engage in the activity.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop their physical, social and emotional skills. They learn how to share and take turns as they interact. They make friends and enjoy exploring and learning about the world around them. For example, they take great delight in looking through binoculars and talking about what they can see. The childminder prepares children well for the next stages in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY232852 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1091448 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. The childminder operates from 8am to 5pm, with some flexibility if required, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant.

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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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