Childminder EY493387

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 October 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

 Very caring relationships with the childminder provide a secure base from which children learn and develop confidence. The childminder has a good knowledge about each individual child and values their uniqueness and interests.  The childminder is enthusiastic and fully committed to her role. Her playful interactions during children's activities contribute to them being well motivated and fully engaged in their play and learning. All children make good progress in their learning.  There are very strong partnerships with parents. Detailed information is regularly shared with them in a variety of ways, for example, through two-way daily diaries, children's learning journals, and meetings. This helps parents to support learning at home.  The childminder has worked hard since her registration to raise the standard of her teaching. She recognises the importance of professional development and training.

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This provision is good

Regular evaluation of practice enables her to identify any areas for future improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times the childminder does not fully support children to develop their understanding of the importance of healthy lifestyles and good hygiene practices.  Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to support children to carry out some tasks for themselves, to further support their development.

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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

 make the most of opportunities to strengthen children's understanding of good health and hygiene  enhance opportunities for children to make appropriate attempts to do more things for themselves to extend their independence further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder, her assistant and the children in the setting.  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 and her assistants.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder successfully implements a range of policies and procedures to help keep children safe and to promote their well-being. Children are very happy and have fun. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows what she should do if she has any concerns about a child. She reduces risks by carrying out regular safety checks to minimise possible hazards in her home and on outings. The childminder is committed to promoting good-quality provision for children and parents. Systems for evaluating what needs to improve in all areas of her practice are developing well. For example, she has attended numerous childcare courses to strengthen her teaching skills and has booked her assistant onto an advanced child protection course. The childminder shares her experiences with parents and carers so they can support children at home to help support continuity in their care and learning. Parents speak highly of the quality of care, education

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

and attention their children receive from this passionate childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors and assesses children's development carefully. This helps her to identify children's next steps in learning and meet their individual needs. The childminder talks with the children about what they are doing and how they are playing to extend their learning. For example, she uses questions to make children think as they look at books, explore simple technology toys and make autumnal sensory bottles. Children enjoy regular outings to local parks where they are able to develop their physical skills and discover more about their community and the natural world.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant have very warm and positive relationships with children. They manage children's behaviour well. Children are polite and older children are helpful to younger friends. The childminder explains risks to children, such as how to use a climbing frame safely, to help them understand the outcomes of their actions. The stimulating home environment provides a good range of play experiences that reflects children's ages, abilities and individual interests.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development relative to their starting points. They take an active role in their learning and gain the necessary skills for their next stage, including starting school. Children can count, identify different sizes and shapes, and persevere to finish puzzles.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493387 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1027533 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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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. She offers care from 7.30am to 6pm each weekday, all year round. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder works with her mother as an assistant when required.

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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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