Childminder 101265

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 May 2017 16 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

 Children build secure attachments with the childminder. She effectively uses information that parents share, to get a good understanding of the children's needs when they first attend the setting. This helps her to settle children well.  The childminder provides a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment for the children to explore independently. Children become confident at making their own choices and play cooperatively with their peers.  The experienced childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She successfully monitors the children's progress and plans exciting activities which motivate them to be involved. Children make good progress from their starting points.  Children are polite and considerate of others. They behave well and develop good listening skills. Even the youngest children remain focused and concentrate well during story time.  The childminder evaluates her practice well. She regularly asks the parents for feedback

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This provision is good

to ensure that they are happy with the service that she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder occasionally misses opportunities to support the children to develop their early writing skills.  The childminder does not always share the children's next steps in learning with their parents, to fully involve them in their child's learning.

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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

 use all opportunities to encourage children to make marks and to explore them, to support their early literacy skills  further develop systems to involve all parents in their children's learning to enable parents to support learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and reflected on the effectiveness of the activity.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation and children's records.  The inspector read written statements from parents and took into account their views.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder and children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder develops good partnerships with other professionals to support the children emotionally. For example, teachers visit her setting to meet the children before they start school. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the local procedures that she should follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She helps the children to learn about personal safety. For example, she talks to them about the risks in the garden and reminds them to take care. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date. She attends training and liaises with other local childminders. She has used the recommendations from her last inspection well to develop areas of her practice to benefit the children. Parents speak extremely highly of the childminder. They are happy with the exciting opportunities that their children have and feel that their children are happy and well cared for.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The children are highly focused and eager to learn. The childminder has a good understanding of the children's individual needs and she uses her skills well to extend their learning. For example, she pauses to allow the children time to think and respond to her questions. The childminder helps the children to gain a good mathematical awareness. For example, she encourages them to estimate and compare quantities as they sort toys. The childminder successfully evaluates the activities that she provides to enable her to extend the children's learning opportunities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps the children successfully to understand and respect diversity. They enjoy watching cultural celebrations and act the dances out in their play. The childminder provides the children with lots of opportunities to socialise with others. For example, they regularly attend groups and go on outings. The children happily talk about the friends that they have made. Children benefit from regular fresh air and exercise. They have a wide range of experiences and go on regular outings which they plan with the childminder. The childminder helps the children to learn about healthy eating. For example, she talks to them about vegetables being good for their bodies and encourages them to choose which vegetables they would like with their meal.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy exploring and expanding on their knowledge of the natural world. For example, they go on nature hunts using maps and explore the local wooded area. All children develop good communication skills. They ask questions and confidently describe textures during their play. Children gain good skills that prepare them well for the next stage in their learning and the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 101265 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1088844 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives near Cheltenham. The childminder operates in school term time from 7.30am to 5pm, from Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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