Childminder 101377

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 May 2017 27 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

 The experienced childminder evaluates her practice well. She has a good understanding of her strengths and has identified areas which she can improve upon. For example, she would like to make children's learning more accessible to the parents so they can be more involved.  Children are happy and well settled. They have warm and affectionate relationships with the childminder and they demonstrate that they are emotionally secure in her care. Children are prepared well for the next stage of their learning.  The childminder monitors children's progress successfully. She regularly observes children and plans challenging tasks for them to develop their skills. For example, she uses children's interest in puzzles to help them to learn about shapes and how they fit together.  The childminder has developed good relationships with children's parents. Parents say that they are happy with the care that their children receive.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, children are not given enough time to continue and persevere with their chosen activities.  The childminder does not use consistent methods to manage children's behaviour.

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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 the time that they need to continue and persevere with their chosen activities  develop strategies to help children to manage their behaviour more appropriately.

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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 keeps her skills and knowledge relevant. She works well with other local professionals to ensure that she keeps up to date with changes to legislation. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of her responsibility to identify and report her concerns to keep children safe. She organises her home well to minimise risks and to allow children to be independent during their play. The childminder used her previous inspection well to make improvements. She evaluates her practice well and includes the views of the children and parents. The childminder has identified training that she would like to complete to help improve children's outcomes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well. She has a good understanding of how children learn and plans exciting activities to motivate children to be involved. For example, children enjoy making 'caterpillars' after taking part in telling a caterpillar story. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. Even the youngest children follow instructions and are competent at communicating their needs. Children gain good physical abilities. Young children are confident at using a spoon to feed themselves, and the older children enjoy aiming and throwing a ball into a container.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides the children with a wide range of opportunities to socialise with other children. She meets with other local childminders to plan large-group activities for children to participate in. Children benefit from regular fresh air and exercise. They use the childminder's garden on a daily basis and go on walks in the local environment. The childminder helps children to learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, she provides them with nutritious food and she talks to them about fruit being good for them as they choose which fruit they would like to try. The childminder helps children to learn about people who are different to them. For example, she uses toys that speak different languages to point out the differences and similarities in the language that is spoken.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen explorers and are eager to learn. They are independent at making their own choices and display high levels of self-esteem. Children acquire a love of literacy. They take part in storytelling and become engrossed when sharing stories in group time. All children make good progress from their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 101377 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1088846 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 16

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1995. She lives with her family in the village of Chalford, near Stroud, Gloucestershire. The childminder has a level 3 qualification in childcare. The childminder works Monday to Friday, throughout the year.

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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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