Childminder in Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 March 2018 Not applicable

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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 what children have achieved and what they need to learn next. She uses the information effectively to plan a wide range of experiences that interests children and supports their development well.  The childminder monitors children's development closely. She identifies when children have gaps in their learning promptly and she provides precise support to help children to reach their developmental milestones as soon as possible. All children make good progress in their learning and development.  Children behave well. The childminder manages minor disagreements calmly. For example, she encourages children to share toys and play together. Children find that they enjoy rolling cars to each other and they play together harmoniously.  The childminder reflects on her provision well and identifies improvements to enhance children's experiences. For example, she has planned her garden very well to support

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This provision is good

their learning. Children enjoy practising their physical skills, gardening and looking after the childminder's chickens.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to support children's independence fully. For instance, during activities, she sometimes does things for children that they can do for themselves.  The childminder does not provide many opportunities for children to use and to learn about 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

 maximise opportunities for children to enhance their independence skills during activities  provide more opportunities for children to learn about and use technology.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, both indoors and in the garden, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder, her co-childminder and children at convenient times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took into account the views of parents spoken to on the day and parents' written views.  The inspector looked at children's records, including their learning diaries and assessment records.  The inspector looked at documentation, including the childminder's self-evaluation and professional development records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good awareness of child protection issues. She understands the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. For example, the childminder acts promptly to establish the cause of unexplained absences. She is committed to developing her professional knowledge and skills to improve outcomes for children. For example, the childminder uses her training well to support children to understand their emotions and the feelings of others. Partnerships with parents and other professionals are effective. The childminder exchanges information with them regularly to help them to provide a continuous approach to children's learning and care experiences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers a wealth of information about children's achievements before they start attending. From the outset, she has a good understanding of the next steps in children's learning. The childminder plans a series of activities and provides resources based on children's interests. For example, children enjoy looking at the tank of tadpoles and frog spawn, and talking about the life cycle of frogs. The childminder teaches children to develop strong communications skills. For example, she uses flashcards effectively to help younger children to expand their vocabularies. Children develop strong mathematical skills. For instance, they count enthusiastically during games of hide and seek. The childminder teaches children how to do simple subtraction during counting songs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder forms strong and supportive relationships with children. She encourages children to persevere with tasks, such as puzzles, and she praises their efforts. Children take pride in their achievements and they develop high levels of confidence. The childminder uses risk assessments effectively to support her in keeping children safe from harm. The childminder provides regular opportunities for children to learn about diversity and the wider world. For instance, children make attractive animal collages to celebrate the Chinese New Year. The childminder helps children to lead healthy lifestyles. For example, she provides nutritious meals and daily opportunities for physical exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their developmental starting points. They develop the skills to prepare them well for future learning and the eventual move to school. Children have strong physical skills. For example, they develop strength in their hands in preparation for early writing as they knead dough and use tools to shape it. Children show high levels of motivation and they are keen to learn. For instance, they enjoy looking at non-fiction books and finding information about the life cycles of animals.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494193 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1029395 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire with her husband, who is a registered childminder. Childminding takes place between 7.30am and 6pm on Monday to Friday, for most weeks of the year. The childminder receives funding to provide free early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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