Childminder in Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 July 2017 11 February 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 has a good knowledge of how children learn. She takes account of children's preferred learning styles and plans activities based on their interests. All children make good progress from their initial starting points.  The childminder effectively promotes children's emotional well-being. Children quickly develop close and trusting relationships with the childminder. They are happy, settled and eager to learn.  The childminder builds good relationships with parents. She regularly updates parents about children's progress. Parents provide positive comments on the level of care and learning that their children receive.  The childminder evaluates the quality of her provision well and accurately identifies priorities for improvement in the future. She has addressed the recommendations raised at the last inspection to maintain good outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently recognise opportunities to further challenge and extend all children's learning to help them make more rapid progress.  The childminder does not gather sufficient information from parents about what their children know and can do when they first start, to help plan for their progress from the very beginning.

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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

 strengthen skills in recognising the opportunities that arise to continually support and extend all children's learning  gather more in-depth information from parents when children first start attending, to help identify their next steps for learning and further support children's progress from the outset.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors 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 and suitability checks. She discussed the childminder's self-assessment information and observation, assessment and planning records.  The inspector considered the views of parents and carers through their letters provided on the day of the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder effectively monitors and tracks children's progress. This helps her to identify and address any gaps in their learning quickly. The childminder meets with other professionals to share good practice and identifies training to improve her own practice. She uses new knowledge that she gains to support individual children's needs. The childminder has established good links with the local school and other settings children attend, to help ensure continuity in care when they move. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is confident of the procedure she would follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder places great importance on children's safety. For example, she completes safety assessments and takes steps to reduce all hazards.

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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 the next steps in their learning. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She listens carefully to children and repeats back what they say in clear sentences, correcting words and emphasising initial sounds. The childminder plays alongside children enthusiastically and encourages their imaginative play. For example, children pretend to go camping and laugh as they all try to 'squash' into the tent. Children have great fun as they explore interactive toys and develop their understanding of technology. They excitedly press buttons and delight as objects move and lights flash, and they are fascinated when their actions produce a range of sounds.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form secure and emotional attachments with the childminder. They demonstrate a strong sense of belonging and are happy and confident to express themselves. Children develop independence at an early age. They access resources independently so that they can lead their own learning and they know when it is time to tidy up. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. They discuss food that is good for them, such as fruit and vegetables. Children develop confidence in their own abilities. They learn how to manage acceptable risks and enjoy outdoor play, helping to develop their physical skills. They learn about festivals of different faiths and the customs and beliefs of others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good skills in readiness for their eventual move to school. For example, they enjoy making marks with chalk and crayons, developing their fine physical skills, early writing and creativity. Children are sociable, independent and inquisitive learners. They learn about the natural world and the concept of rhythm. For example, children watch dragonflies in the garden and tap objects together to make their own 'music'.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY402528 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1094124 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. The childminder lives in Tewksbury, Gloucestershire. She works with another childminder and they are registered to provide care from each other's homes. The childminder has a childcare qualification. She provides care on Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm, all year round. The inspection took place at the home of the co-childminder.

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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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