Childminder EY440707

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 has a good understanding of the ways in which children learn and develop. She plans activities that appeal to children's interests. Children make good progress from their initial starting points.  The childminder has high expectations and is a good role model for children. She is kind, calm and welcoming, and children form strong relationships with her and one another.  Relationships with parents are good. The childminder keeps them well informed about the activities in which their children participate. Parents comment on the good-quality childcare that is provided and that their children look forward to attending the setting.  The childminder is very well motivated and passionate about providing a consistently high-quality provision for the children and their families. She has addressed the recommendation identified at the previous inspection. She works well with her co- childminder to help maintain good outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently give children the time they need to develop their concentration skills and become fully involved in their learning. At times, she moves children from one activity to another before they are ready.  The childminder does not gather information from parents when children first start about what children know and can do at home. This means she does not have precise information to help plan to support children's progress from the very beginning.

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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 even more opportunities for all children to develop their concentration skills further and to be fully involved in their learning  extend the range of information gathered from parents during children's settling-in period, to help support children's progress from the very beginning.

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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 and suitability checks. She discussed the childminder's self-assessment information, 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 is confident in the procedure she would follow if she had any concerns about a child's welfare. She keeps up to date with recent changes in legislation. The childminder places immense importance on children's safety. For example, she carries out regular checks of the areas used by children. The childminder monitors and tracks children's progress effectively. This helps her to identify and address any gaps in their learning quickly. The childminder makes good use of training to develop her practice. For instance, she has used new knowledge to improve the flow of information between parents and the different settings that children attend. This is highly beneficial to children's progress and promotes continuity in their care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children regularly and assesses their ongoing achievements. She uses this information well to plan for their next steps in learning. The childminder supports children's communication and language development effectively. For example, she talks clearly, listens carefully and introduces new words, such as 'combine harvester' and 'stable', to extend their vocabulary as they play with small-world toys. Children have good opportunities to develop an interest in early reading. For instance, the childminder reads stories and children make relevant comments as they point to pictures and excitedly help to turn the pages. Children are encouraged to be imaginative in their play. For example, they eagerly 'mow' the lawn and pretend to fix their broken cars at the garage.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are warmly welcomed into the childminder's nurturing home, where their emotional well-being is well supported. Children understand daily routines and begin to learn about expected behaviour. For example, the childminder reminds children to share and to be kind. The childminder praises and encourages children consistently. She builds their self-esteem and confidence for future learning. Children gain a good knowledge and understanding of diversity as they learn about different cultures and festivals. Children benefit from enjoyable outdoor physical experiences, such as daily fresh air in the childminder's garden and regular trips to local parks and soft-play areas. Children enjoy visits to a variety of places, such as local toddler groups, the library and parks. The childminder encourages children to socialise with others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing their early literacy and mathematical skills well through a wide range of activities and routines. Children enjoy mark making, listen carefully and predict what happens next in stories. They learn to count, sort and order objects by their size. They are developing the key skills needed in readiness for their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440707 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1095253 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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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 mother, who is also a registered childminder, from her house in the Tuffley area of Gloucester. The childminder provides care from 8am to 6pm on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 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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