Lawrence, Kelly Ann

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 October 2017 17 February 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 worked hard since her last inspection to ensure she has addressed the actions and recommendations. She is aware of the importance of keeping up to date with her childcare knowledge. For example, she and her assistant have completed training since her last inspection.  Children make good progress in their learning relative to their starting points. The childminder has effective systems for observing and assessing children's next steps. She knows the children well and meets their individual needs effectively.  Children are confident, happy and demonstrate they feel safe and secure in the childminder's home. The childminder creates a welcoming environment and has a calm approach towards the children.  The childminder builds good partnerships with parents and carers. She works closely with them and involves them in their children's development and learning. Parents' comments indicate that they are very happy with the care provided and the progress

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This provision is good

their children are making with the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder occasionally misses opportunities to challenge those children who need extension, to help them make even more progress in their learning.  The childminder does not consistently enable children to complete tasks that will help build on their independence. For instance, they are not encouraged to become involved in the preparation of snacks, but at mealtimes children have opportunities to do things 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

 consider ways to extend activities fully to help challenge children further  build on opportunities to help children become even more independent.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interactions with children.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living and working on the premises, and discussed the childminder's improvement plans.  The inspector took into account the views of parents from questionnaires and letters gathered by the childminder ready for the inspection.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records, safeguarding procedures and written policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge about child protection and about how to safeguard children. She is clear about the procedures to follow and the indicators that may give her cause for concern about a child's welfare. The childminder is clear about monitoring children's non-attendance. The childminder has an assistant registered to work with her, although she has only needed to use him occasionally. Nevertheless, she knows to ensure he is up to date with current legislation and to monitor his practice. The childminder has started to evaluate her practice and is able to discuss clearly the areas she would like to improve for the benefit of the children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors children's progress effectively and, overall, plans activities around their interests and needs. The childminder supports children's emerging mathematical awareness. Children regularly count as they play, for example, they enjoy counting how many bricks and conkers they have. The childminder helps children think and solve problems. For example, when children play with the flour she asks them, 'How does it feel?', 'What happens if?' and, 'What colour is it?' Children have easy access to resources, which develops their independence skills and ability to make their own choices about what they would like to do next. Children enjoy developing their imagination. For instance, as they play with small-world resources together.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop close attachments with the childminder. The childminder supports children's well-being effectively and is a good role model. She offers praise and encouragement as children achieve, which supports children's self-esteem and confidence. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. They take part in walks around the local area and visit local amenities regularly, supporting their understanding of the world around them. Children enjoy playing in the garden where they explore and develop their physical skills well. Children understand about good personal hygiene practices. They know why they need to wash their hands before they eat, after touching the animals or after they have played outside. Children are well behaved and they understand about sharing and taking turns as they play with their friends.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress with the childminder. They develop good communication and language skills. They talk confidently with the childminder as they interact together. Children enjoy mark making and developing their early writing skills. For example, they access writing materials freely, including pens, crayons and paper. Children are motivated and eager to learn. They gain the skills that will support them with the next stages in their learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY430284 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1107772 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 February 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Her core hours of work are Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm. She is able to provide overnight care. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant.

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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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