Childminder EY489137

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 June 2017 Not applicable

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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 works extremely effectively with parents and other professionals to meet the individual needs of the children, including children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. Children are making good progress and gaps in achievement are closing for those whose starting points are below the typical range for their age.  The childminder consistently supports and challenges children to develop good independence skills. For example, they prepare their snacks and undo their shoes.  Children are confident to talk and express their thoughts and ideas. The childminder uses her teaching skills effectively to support communication and language development. For example, she engages children in purposeful conversation, asks questions to extend their thinking and introduces new vocabulary.  The childminder has clear expectations and is a good role model for behaviour. Children are polite, helpful, well behaved and show consideration for others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder keeps up to date with safeguarding matters, she does not consistently plan a precise programme of professional development to improve the quality of teaching even further.  The childminder does not use the self-evaluation process fully effectively to target all identified areas for improvement, to benefit children.

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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

 plan and implement a defined programme of professional development, to strengthen current good knowledge, and enhance future practice for children's care and learning  use the self-evaluation process more effectively to actively drive forward identified areas of improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on the children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents from parent questionnaires.  The inspector viewed the areas of the setting used for childminding.  The inspector looked at children's records, support plans and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly updates her safeguarding knowledge and skills. She is clear about what she should do if she has any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder is passionate and determined that children in her care will achieve the skills they need to be well prepared for their next stage of learning, including school. She monitors children's progress effectively to identify and address any gaps in learning quickly. The childminder provides a wide range of activities indoors and outdoors. She has a good relationship with parents and they share information about children, to provide continuity of care and learning. The childminder works closely with schools to help children transfer smoothly to their next stage of learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children very well and makes accurate assessments of their learning. She has a good understanding of children's individual needs and what they need to learn next. The childminder effectively uses their interests and next steps to plan interesting and challenging learning experiences. She enthusiastically joins in with the children's imaginary play and extends learning well by asking questions and encouraging them to make links in their learning. For example, she encourages children to remember the ingredients and to count the cups of flour when they make dough.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and well settled. They enjoy a trusting and caring relationship with the childminder. She uses a calm approach with the children, giving them consistent encouragement and praise. The childminder encourages children to be involved in decision making. For example, they decided what to put on a poster to remind them how to play together. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For example, she reminds children how to hold scissors safely. Children have daily opportunities for fresh air and physical exercise in the garden. The childminder plans outings in the local environment to widen children's experiences and social interactions.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen to learn, follow their own ideas and use their imagination well. They have a good understanding of numbers. For example, children know if they have two cups of flour that they need one more to make three. Children talk confidently about stories and ask questions about the pictures. They show an awareness of writing as they begin to form letters to write their names. Children, including those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities, make typical, or better than typical, progress from their starting points. They are well prepared for their next stage in learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489137 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1014520 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Down Ampney near Cirencester. She operates all year round, from 7.45am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder provides funded early years education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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