Childminder in Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 April 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 understands that she needs to keep the premises safe for children at all times. She takes prompt action to address potential risks.  The childminder monitors practice well to drive development. For example, she identified a need to improve staff assessments of children's progress. She worked with staff to develop their skills and they are now much more confident in assessing children.  Staff carefully adjust their responses to children to take account of different ages and abilities. For example, when an older child used blocks with letters on to explore letter sounds, staff praised her achievements and suggested other letter sounds to find.  The childminder ensures that older children have opportunities to gain the independence that they will need for school. For instance, they are easily able to access toilet facilities.  Children are happy, comfortable, and enjoy their time at the setting. All children are

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This provision is good

making good progress from their starting points.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always fully support children who prefer to learn outdoors, to help them learn and develop new skills at a higher level.

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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 wider range of stimulating learning opportunities that further supports children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed care and teaching practices indoors, including a joint observation of practice with the childminder  The inspector spoke with children and with the childminding assistants, and took account of their views.  The inspector had a tour of the setting and discussed health and safety considerations with the childminder.  The inspector examined a range of documents, including those relating to statutory requirements.  The inspector read testimonials and questionnaires from parents, and took account of the views expressed.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and staff know the signs that would alert them to have concerns for a child and the actions that they should take. The childminder makes good use of advice from support groups to develop her practice. For instance, she has increased her understanding of how to assess and manage risks on outings. The childminder and staff regularly review their provision. For example, parents requested that information about what their children have been doing is readily available, so this is now displayed for them to see, at a glance. The childminder identified a need for a calm start to lunch and so moved a calming song time to before lunch. The childminder monitors changes over time to ensure that they meet children's needs well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff are skilled in supporting children as they learn new words. For instance, they repeat words that toddlers use, such as 'wash', with actions to stress the meaning of the word. Children enjoy the praise they receive and they confidently try out more new words as they share different ways of describing the temperature, such as 'a bit warm'. Staff plan stimulating activities that build on children's interests. For example, older children very carefully paint small toys and use cars to make tracks in the paint. Younger children quickly start to paint their hands. They concentrate on covering each finger. Staff introduce new words, such as 'smooth' and 'squishy', to explain how the paint feels.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Staff use conversations well to explore children's interests. For example, when a younger child is looking at a book, they give plenty of time for her to find the page she wants to share. They use talk to make links with children's home lives, such as when they play with dolls and talk about a baby that is expected. This helps children to think about life changes within a safe environment. The childminder quickly creates strong partnerships with parents. For instance, they agree individual settling needs, such as shorter sessions. Staff support good continuity of care, such as talking with parents daily about children's routines. The childminder seeks parents' views frequently. For example, feedback shows parents feel well informed and able to introduce changes, such as to sleep routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are very confident and care for each other. For instance, even the youngest children readily say 'sorry' when they bump others. Children of all ages willingly share group activities, such as singing. Older children confidently sing the words while the youngest children eagerly join in with the animal sounds. Children willingly take responsibility for their environment. For example, they clean paint from chairs ready for lunch.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498072 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1074598 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 17

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 5.30pm, throughout the year.

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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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