Childminder EY464876

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 February 2018 23 April 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

 The childminder observes children as they play, assessing their achievements and detecting any gaps in their development. She provides focused support to help gaps close quickly, extend children's learning and ensure they make good progress.  The childminder interacts thoughtfully and successfully with children during their play. She knows children well, including their interests and capabilities. She gives them lots of encouragement and praise for their effort and achievements, building their self- confidence effectively.  The childminder provides children with a warm and nurturing environment where they play safely and feel secure. Children form strong attachments with the childminder. They are comfortable in their surroundings and keen to explore.  The childminder works closely with parents from the outset, gaining lots of information to build a clear picture of children's interests and needs. She maintains this well,

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This provision is good

contributing to a consistent approach for children, such as through her regular and ongoing communication with parents.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not have regular opportunities to explore, investigate and experiment using sensory materials.  Although the childminder's self-evaluation successfully identifies broad areas for improvement, she does not focus sharply on how planned actions will make a difference to children's outcomes, to enable her to build on this and make further improvements.

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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 children with greater opportunities to explore, investigate and experiment using their senses  extend the self-evaluation systems to review the impact of changes, and focus more closely on strengthening the quality of practice and children's outcomes even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding. She talked to the children and childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation, including the suitability and qualifications of the childminder, policies and procedures, children's development records, and planning.  The inspector and the childminder evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together.  The inspector took account of parents' written views by reading their comments in questionnaires.  The inspector discussed the childminder's risk assessments and her self-evaluation process.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the procedures to follow in the event of any concerns about a child. She checks her home thoroughly to identify and remove any hazards, to ensure children play safely. The childminder evaluates her activities and children's progress effectively overall. She reflects on her provision, taking account of parents' views and children's interests. She is currently undertaking a further childcare qualification and incorporates the knowledge she acquires into her practice. For example, she has increased her links with other settings children attend. She has introduced focused target observations to gain evidence of children's development across all aspects of their lives and inform her planning further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts thoughtfully and successfully with children during their play. Children play imaginatively with toy farm animals. The childminder plays alongside them, asking probing questions to encourage them to talk about their ideas and plans. Children show their knowledge and link to previous experiences. They tell her that the building is the 'farmer's barn' and that 'cows live there'. The childminder listens patiently, giving them time to put their thoughts into words. Children enjoy chatting with her and discuss other experiences and trips to a city. The childminder supports their thinking effectively. For example, she encourages children to compare the city to the countryside where they live. Children talk about the city having 'big buildings' and not so many 'green fields'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes time to involve children in the routines of the day, encouraging them to develop a sense of responsibility. For example, they eagerly tidy away toys and help prepare their food at mealtimes. The childminder teaches children how to look after their bodies and stay healthy. For instance, they discuss which foods are good for them and can go onto the 'healthy plate' display. Children learn to cover their mouth as they cough and carefully wash their hands. The childminder helps children to manage their behaviour well, to be respectful with the toys, and learn to share and take turns. She takes children out into the community to meet with other children at local children's groups. They enjoy trips to nearby parks, where children develop their skills on the larger equipment, and nature walks to observe the seasonal changes.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are effectively developing their independence. They show determination and motivation to manage tasks for themselves, alongside the reassuring support of the childminder. Children's communication and language skills are progressing well. For instance, they listen attentively and concentrate well. They learn new words, gain confidence in speaking and take turns in conversation with the childminder. Children learn to count and recognise numbers. They enjoy looking at books and join in with repeated phrases in their favourite stories. Children develop many essential skills ready for further learning at pre-school or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY464876 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1113830 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 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4.

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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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