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 and understanding of how children learn through play. She provides age-appropriate resources to support their learning and helps them make good progress from their initial starting points.  Children are happy, confident and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in the homely environment. The childminder swiftly builds close attachments with new children, which helps them settle quickly.  Parents develop a trusting relationship with the childminder. They are kept well informed about the activities that their children participate in and how they can support their learning at home. Parents comment on the good-quality childcare that is provided.  The childminder uses self-evaluation carefully to identify strengths and any areas for development in her practice. She has addressed the recommendations from the previous inspection to help maintain good outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not consistently have opportunities to follow their interests in the outdoor learning environment.  The childminder is sometimes a little too quick to provide answers to her questions rather than waiting for children to work them out for themselves.

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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 a wider range of learning opportunities for those children who prefer to be outside  allow children more time to think and respond to questions to further strengthen their concentration skills and to be fully involved in their learning.

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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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to keep children safe from harm. She understands what action to take if she has a concern about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder keeps up to date with changes in legislation and uses this knowledge effectively to ensure that children are safe when in the setting or out in the local area. The childminder makes effective use of partnerships with other professionals to share good practice and to access training. For example, she uses new knowledge to improve how she assesses and tracks children's progress. The childminder establishes good links with local schools and other settings that children attend to help ensure consistency in their care and learning when they move.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes and assesses children as they play. She identifies children's next steps in learning and plans activities that are linked to their interests. The childminder encourages children's imagination and engages purposefully with young children to develop their sensory experiences. She supports children effectively to develop their communication and language skills. For example, older children thoroughly enjoy singing along to familiar songs and younger children use facial expressions and gestures to express themselves. Children enthusiastically solve problems and test out their theories. For example, they build train tracks over bumps and use balls to find out which way the garden slopes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The environment is well equipped and children access resources independently. The childminder is caring and enthusiastically joins in with children's play. Children have plenty of opportunities to access fresh air and exercise to develop their physical skills and to learn about how to stay healthy. For example, they enthusiastically play hopscotch, race each other on bouncy toys and play football. The childminder uses praise effectively to help build children's confidence and self-esteem, and she encourages children to socialise with others. For example, children enjoy visits to a variety of places, such as local toddler groups, play centres, the library and parks. The childminder helps children from an early age learn to respect and value the similarities and differences between individuals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident, motivated to learn and happily socialise with other children. Children are learning mathematical skills well. They confidently sort and match and use number names in their play. Children are well behaved and from a young age learn to tidy up and share toys. The childminder supports children effectively to develop the skills they need for the next steps in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY365807 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1093274 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 6 Number of children on roll 6

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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 2007. The childminder lives in the town of 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 and provides care from Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm, all year round.

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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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