Childminder EY440708

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 October 2017 28 April 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 demonstrates 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 starting points.  The childminder provides a nurturing and homely environment. She is caring and knows the children well. She is very attentive to their care needs and routines, and children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in her company.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's development and how this could be supported at home. Parents comment that they value the care their children receive.  The childminder has addressed successfully the area for development identified at the previous inspection. She evaluates her setting regularly, identifying her strengths and the aspects she wishes to improve, to help maintain good outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder does not recognise opportunities to build on children's curiosity and interest in the natural world.  Children do not consistently have opportunities to follow their interests in the outdoor learning environment.

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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 that arise during children's play to extend their understanding of the natural world  strengthen opportunities for children who prefer to be outside to follow their interests.

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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 and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including attendance records, accident records, suitability checks, 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 remains up to date with changes in legislation. She knows the procedure to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder places a high priority on children's safety. For example, she works effectively with her co-childminder to complete safety assessments and take appropriate steps to reduce all hazards. The childminder monitors and tracks children's learning. This helps her to establish how well children are progressing and to identify any areas where they are not achieving as expected. The childminder accesses training opportunities that benefit children. For instance, she uses new knowledge to improve the quality of her teaching and storytelling skills. The childminder has good links with other settings to help ensure continuity in children's learning and care.

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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 and plan for the next steps in their learning. The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. For example, she sits at eye level, repeats words and describes objects to reinforce children's understanding, as she talks to the children about what they are doing. The childminder supports children's imaginative and creative play. For instance, children eagerly explore a range of media and materials and enthusiastically paint, stick and print with them to make pictures. Children are curious and develop an early interest in books. For example, the childminder reads familiar stories to them and children become excited as they talk about the characters and predict the events of the story.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are warmly welcomed in an environment where their physical and emotional well- being is effectively supported. The childminder uses good settling-in procedures that meet the needs of individual children. This helps children to build a strong bond with her. They behave well and respond positively to the childminder's calm manner and sensitive support. Children thoroughly enjoy playing in the fresh air and develop their physical skills well. For example, they confidently climb ladders, pedal tricycles and negotiate obstacles. Children have regular opportunities to develop their social skills. They go on local outings and mix with other children. They develop positive attitudes, tolerance and mutual respect for others from various backgrounds.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop key skills in readiness for their eventual move to school. They are confident and sociable, and enjoy the childminder's enthusiasm during their play. For example, children giggle as they all dance and sing along to favourite rhymes. Children develop their mathematical skills well. They learn to count, sort and match objects.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440708 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1095254 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She works with her daughter, who is also a registered childminder, from her daughter's house in the Tuffley area of Gloucester. The childminder provides care on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8am to 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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