Troughton, Jenny

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 March 2018 18 March 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 seeks the views of parents regularly, such as through questionnaires. She uses their responses effectively to develop provision. For example, she has further extended outdoor learning with frequent woodland walks. These help children to gain confidence, for instance, when they walk and climb in different terrains.  The childminder teaches children to take responsibility for their environment. For instance, she works alongside children as they tidy toys and so even the youngest children join in willingly.  The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively. She uses many opportunities through the day to make links with children's home lives. For instance, when children make Mother's Day cards she talks with them about the family occasions on which they might give and receive gifts.  Even the youngest children easily access all activities. For example, the childminder

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This provision is good

provides booster seats with safety straps so that toddlers can join in with table-top activities, such as painting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children have limited opportunities to learn about similarities and differences in people and about communities beyond their own.  Although children have opportunities to learn about mathematical concepts such as colour, size and shape, there are limited opportunities for children to learn about numbers.

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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 a range of opportunities for children to learn about similarities and differences in people and about communities beyond their own  increase opportunities for children to further extend their early numeracy learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed care and teaching practices, indoors and outdoors, and discussed these with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with children and took account of their views.  The inspector read testimonials from parents and took account of the views expressed.  The inspector viewed a range of documents, including those relating to statutory requirements.  The inspector had a tour of the premises and discussed health and safety considerations with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to developing her practice continually. For instance, she meets regularly with other childminders to share ideas, such as how to use a reflective diary to monitor practice. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the signs that would alert her to have concerns for a child and the actions that she should take. She has recently updated her training to include wider safeguarding issues. The childminder is committed to establishing good partnerships with parents. For example, she knows that familiar routines help children settle and so seeks information from parents when children start, such as eating, sleeping and comfort routines. The childminder shares information with parents regularly. For example, she shares assessments of children's learning and development, and uses a diary to exchange information on a daily basis.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's developing communication skills well. For example, she talks with children and gives lots of time for them to respond, and to make their own comments, as they play and paint together. This helps children to become confident communicators. The childminder supports children well to follow their own interests. For instance, when toddlers point to the eyes, nose and mouth on a doll, she names these and encourages them to point to their own features. She laughs and claps with them to celebrate achievements. This helps them to become animated and inquisitive learners.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to maintain a safe environment. When she identifies risks, such as a damaged gate, she takes prompt action to resolve the problem. She completes detailed risk assessments for outings. She teaches children to develop an awareness of how to keep safe, such as only getting in and out of cars away from the road. Children are rapidly learning the self-care skills that they will need throughout life. For instance, they learn about the importance of good hygiene, such as washing hands before eating and after using the toilet. They learn that they should cover their mouths when they cough to avoid spreading germs. The childminder knows that a healthy diet is important for development and supports this well. For example, she provides fruit snacks and home-cooked lunches, such as cottage pie or roast chicken.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children readily make their own decisions, such as when to move from one activity to another, which helps them to rapidly gain in confidence. Children are happy and outgoing in the relaxed, caring environment. They play and share activities willingly with children of different ages. For example, toddlers and older children work on jigsaw puzzles together. The children laugh and clap excitedly together when they complete the puzzle.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY308488 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1092355 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She operates in Chalford, Gloucestershire. The childminder operates during school terms only. She operates from 7.30am to 5.30pm from Tuesday to Thursday and from 7.30am to 9am and 3.15pm to 5.30pm on Monday. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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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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