Childminder 101409

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 January 2018 1 December 2014

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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

 Children form very secure attachments to the highly attentive and caring childminder. This supports their sense of well-being successfully. Children are happy, gain confidence and behave well.  The childminder has high expectations of what children can do. Children are motivated learners and are keen to develop their skills. For instance, they sound out letters and write their names competently. This helps them gain good literacy skills ready for their move to school. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents appreciate the support and guidance they receive from the childminder to help them continue their children's learning at home. For example, she provides games and ideas for activities to try at home.  The childminder reflects well on what she does and has taken swift action to address previous recommendations. For example, following the last inspection, she ensures she

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This provision is good

provides a well-resourced area for children to make choices and practise their early writing skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not involve parents fully in the process for assessing the starting points for children's learning, to support initial planning and next steps.  The childminder does not use available resources effectively to plan activities that provide challenge and understanding for children as they learn to use technology.

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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

 involve parents more fully in contributing detailed information to inform the assessment of children's starting points and to help plan initial activities  provide more opportunities for children to use and develop their understanding of technology.

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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 of a planned activity.  The inspector looked at children's information, attendance records and development records, and talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times.  The inspector spoke to parents and took into account their views through written testimonials.  The inspector discussed the childminder's evaluation, assessment and planning methods, and a range of policies and procedures, including risk assessments.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The experienced childminder understands her role and responsibility to protect children, and implements effective policies and procedures to ensure their welfare. For example, she knows how to recognise and report any signs that indicate a child may be at risk of harm. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder continues to improve her knowledge and skills, for example, through her own research and by sharing practice ideas with other childminders. She implements what she learns to help her meet the children's needs more effectively and to provide further support for parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children in her care well. She uses effective systems to check children's progress, helping her to identify and address any gaps in learning. The childminder observes children regularly to note their interests and achievements, and plans for their future learning effectively. For example, she provided children interested in threading with a metal colander and a variety of different pipe cleaners. Children talked excitedly about this and compared the different colours, textures, lengths and widths of the wires. They noticed they were like chopsticks and the childminder extended the activity and children's learning by reading a book about a boy who lives in China. The colander became a space helmet and children shared their knowledge of aliens keenly and re-told a favourite story.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a very welcoming, stimulating and well-organised environment for children to explore. Children have good opportunities to learn about diversity and develop mutual respect for others. For example, they explore toys, music and food that reflect different people in the community, to help them learn about similarities and differences. The childminder helps children learn about healthy lifestyles and supports their physical well-being effectively. For example, she provides many opportunities and experiences in the local community for children to be active in the fresh air. Children enjoy dance and exercise routines that build their body strength and encourage them to be keen to exercise. The childminder supports children well to develop an understanding of good hygiene practices. For instance, she teaches them to wash their hands before they eat.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn a range of skills that prepares them well for school. They develop good communication skills, such as learning to express their ideas and choices and listening when others speak. Children have good mathematical skills. For instance, they count, identify shapes and solve simple sums during routines and activities. They enjoy reading books alone and to each other, and begin to hear sounds in words and link them to letters. Children are active learners and develop a strong sense of achievement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 101409 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1070014 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 1 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994. She lives on the outskirts of Cirencester in Gloucestershire. She provides care throughout the year from 7.45am to 5.30pm. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder accepts funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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