Childminder EY457221

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 July 2017 4 July 2013

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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 and her assistant form strong relationships with children in a caring, interesting and safe environment. Their constant praise and encouragement throughout activities and routines enable all children to develop their self-esteem and become confident learners.  Parents are extremely positive about the childminder's practice. She is well qualified and understands and implements the requirements of the early years foundation stage well. This has a positive impact on the overall effectiveness of her provision.  The childminder has a very good understanding of each child's needs and tailors her planning and teaching to reflect them. Overall, her strong teaching skills and effective monitoring ensure that children continually make good progress.  The childminder and her assistant have an excellent understanding of safeguarding children and know the procedures to follow in the event of concerns about a child in

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This provision is good

their care. The childminder ensures she receives regular training and updates about how to safeguard children and she shares any new information with her assistant.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder occasionally misses opportunities to encourage children's interest to link letter shapes and sounds, to further support their literacy skills.  The childminder has not established strong partnership working with other settings that children attend, to develop a consistent approach to their care and learning needs.

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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 more opportunities for children to increase their interest in and awareness of letter shapes and sounds as they play  develop partnership working with other settings that children attend and regularly share information about children's care and development needs.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and the children in the setting, and carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's information, attendance records and development records, and talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times.  The inspector took into account the views of parents through written testimonials.  The inspector discussed the childminder's evaluation, assessment and planning methods, and her range of policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good awareness of protecting children and risk assessing the environment. She understands her role and responsibilities when employing assistants, and ensures they have the right checks in place to work with children. The childminder uses self-evaluation effectively to reflect on her practice and identify areas to develop. She fully engages with parents to obtain their views. Changes often result from children's interests and family leisure activities, such as helping to fund and plan a local playground and increased visits to local nature and bird parks. The childminder and her assistant undertake a wide range of professional development training to help them to develop further their good teaching and care practice. Following training, the childminder has found that children's concentration has improved and they are more confident to initiate their own play.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant use strong teaching techniques to encourage children to learn as they play. They take every opportunity during daily routines and activities to help develop children's awareness of quantity, weight and mathematical language. For example, they introduce early sums, ask questions, offer explanations to extend children's thinking and follow their interest in numbers to provide challenge in their play. Children use their imagination and express themselves freely. For example, children said the ducks were sad because one had been eaten by a shark. Then they discussed why the shark was hungry and what it might find to eat in the paddling pool.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children of all ages behave very well together and happily engage in their play. The childminder helps new children settle quickly and encourages them to explore the well- resourced play areas. She builds children's self-esteem and supports their independence well. For instance, she praises children as they pour their own milk or when they wash their hands independently. As children grow older, she encourages them to notice, respect and understand differences in other people and the local community. She uses a range of opportunities to develop children's understanding of the wider world, such as cultural celebrations and music.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points and are well prepared for the next stage of their learning. They learn positive skills and attitudes, such as physical and social abilities and an understanding of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. Children learn how to manage risks and find age-appropriate challenges for themselves. For example, they know how to use a knife to cut fruit and choose the slide they can safely climb.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY457221 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1079518 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Gloucester, Gloucestershire. She offers care from 8am to 5.30pm each weekday and operates throughout the year. The childminder regularly works with her husband as an assistant. She holds qualified teacher status.

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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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