Childminder 100837

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 May 2017 21 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 is kind, calm and friendly. Children arrive happily, are settled and confident in her home. They form strong relationships with the childminder.  Partnerships with parents are good. They are very complimentary about the childminder’s service and appreciate the exchange of information about their child’s learning and development.  The childminder supports children’s mathematical development well. For example, she uses mathematical language during play activities and children have opportunities to compare sizes and practise counting.  Children have many opportunities to go on visits and places of interest in the local community. They learn about the diverse lives, cultures and backgrounds of people in the community.  The childminder effectively monitors children’s progress and understands how to support their next steps in development. Children make good progress in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not evaluate her service precisely to help enhance her practice from good to outstanding.  The childminder does not build on children’s understanding of healthy lifestyles, such as talking with them about benefits of nutritious food for their bodies.

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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 evaluation more effectively to identify specific areas for development, to achieve the highest level of achievement and care for all children  provide more opportunities for children to learn about healthy lifestyles.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and learning indoors and outdoors.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation, including policies, suitability checks and children's records.  The inspector completed a joint review of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views from written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of her responsibilities to protect children from abuse and neglect. She knows the local procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child. The childminder updates her skills and knowledge. For example, she attends training and puts into practice changes that benefit individual children's needs. The childminder shares her clear policies and procedures with parents. She gives parents detailed information about their children's progress and the activities she provides. She supports them effectively to continue children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes accurate assessments and carefully monitors children's progress across all areas of learning. She understands how to differentiate activities, depending on the age and stage of children's development. For example, she encourages babies to use their fingers to explore paint and provides older children with brushes to make marks. Children receive effective support to develop their communication and language skills. For example, the childminder models language, provides a commentary to describe children's actions and asks questions to encourage them to think and respond.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is enthusiastic and friendly. Children are relaxed in her home and clearly enjoy her company. They are happy and emotionally supported by the childminder. She supports their individual needs well. For example, she recognises when younger children are getting tired and offers cuddles so they feel comfortable and secure. Children's behaviour is consistently good. Children play cooperatively alongside each other, and the childminder supports them to share and take turns. She helps children to learn about good hygiene routines. For example, the childminder helps them to wash their hands and clean the tables before eating. The childminder provides a good range of activities based on children's interests that motivates them to explore and learn.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. Children are keen and motivated learners who are developing good concentration skills. They thrive in the company of other children and acquire good social skills. They are developing the skills they need to be ready for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 100837 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1088834 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994. She lives in Longlevens, on the outskirts of Gloucester. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm on Monday to Thursday. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder is also registered to work with another childminder at a different address.

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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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