Childminder 101328

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 May 2017 28 May 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 regularly reflects on her work and makes changes that improve her practice. For example, she has addressed the areas for development at the last inspection to help maintain good outcomes for children.  The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn and how she can effectively support their development. She provides children with a wide range of learning experiences and they are enthusiastic to join in. Children make good progress from their initial starting points.  The childminder is a good role model for children. She gives children lots of praise and encouragement and they behave very well. Children learn to share, take turns and develop tolerance and respect for others.  Partnerships with parents are strong in meeting children's needs. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's development and how this could be supported at home. Parents comment that they value the care their children receive.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently give children the time they need to develop their concentration skills and become fully involved in their learning. At times, she moves children from one activity to another before they are ready.  The childminder does not consistently recognise opportunities to challenge and extend all children's learning to help them make the best possible progress.

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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

 provide even more opportunities for all children to extend their concentration skills and to be fully involved in their learning  strengthen skills in recognising the opportunities that arise to continually support and extend all children's 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 spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection and held meetings with her.  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 testimonials on the day of the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps up to date with changes in child protection legislation. She knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder monitors and tracks children's progress and swiftly identifies and addresses any emerging gaps in their development. She uses a wide range of methods to help support her professional development and practice. For example, she has used new knowledge well to improve her assessment and planning for individual children. The childminder has established links with other professionals and settings children attend to help support consistency in their care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder undertakes observations and assessments of children's achievements. She uses this information to help her identify and plan for the next steps in their learning. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. For example, she uses lots of repetition of words, talks to the children about what they are doing and models new words, such as caterpillar. The childminder supports children's understanding of the world around them as they play. They plant potatoes and beans and discuss what they will need to help them to grow. Children develop curiosity and interest in books. For example, the childminder reads familiar stories to them and children become excited as they predict the events of the story.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's emotional well-being and sense of belonging well. Children form secure, emotional attachments with the childminder. They demonstrate a strong sense of belonging and are happy and confident to express themselves. The childminder teaches children about healthy lifestyles. For example, children discuss food that is good for them, such as fruit and vegetables. Children have many opportunities to develop their physical skills and benefit from daily fresh air. They thoroughly enjoy playing in the garden and visit local places of interest, such as the wildlife park. The childminder teaches children to develop confidence in their own abilities and to manage acceptable risks. Children gain a good knowledge and understanding of diversity as they celebrate different cultures and festivals.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and older children in readiness for school. They confidently select resources, initiate their own play and help with appropriate tasks. Children develop their mathematical skills especially well. For example, they count, sort and match animals and identify a range of shapes during play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 101328 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1088845 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 8 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1989 and lives on the edge of the Cotswold village of Bourton-on-the-Water, Cheltenham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday. The childminder holds a childcare 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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