Childminder 101201

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 April 2018 19 August 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 effectively maintains the high standard of her provision and meets children's individual needs well. She provides high-quality care and understands what children need to make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder successfully promotes children's learning through stimulating activities. She engages children fully and provides many opportunities for them to make choices while they play and learn. The childminder joins in with children's play and follows their lead, enabling them to concentrate and to contribute their ideas.  Children demonstrate, by their behaviour, that they feel emotionally secure in the childminder's home. They independently select toys for their play from the wide range of resources. Children are totally at ease in the welcoming environment.  Parents are highly satisfied with the care their children receive. The written feedback from parents is full of praise, including about the wide range of activities, healthy meals

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This provision is good

and the promotion of children's good behaviour.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder moves on too quickly to introduce new features into planned activities. This means that children do not have enough time to develop a full understanding of some aspects of their learning.

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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

 review and improve the planning and delivery of some activities to allow more time for children to fully understand what they have learned before introducing other aspects.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoors activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke with the children.  The inspector reviewed a number of documents used for the smooth running of the setting.  The inspector read written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection matters. She knows what to do if she has any concerns about the welfare of children in her care. The childminder reviews her knowledge and practice consistently. She ensures she keeps up to date with changes in legislation, for example, through discussions with other professionals. This helps her to adapt her practice in line with her enhanced understanding of procedures, to improve the outcomes for children. The childminder holds daily discussions with parents and shares information about children's learning and care. They share a clear understanding of what children need.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder promotes children's language skills well. For example, she constantly repeats words to build their vocabulary. The childminder effectively promotes children's listening skills through stories, and supports their active involvement by allowing them to turn pages. She sensitively encourages the children to develop their creative skills, for example, to express their individuality through colouring activities. She patiently demonstrates how to colour within lines, providing lots of encouragement and praise. The childminder involves parents in the initial assessment of children's development when they first start in the setting. This means that they are able to focus jointly on children's learning. The childminder makes regular observations of children's achievements and plans effectively for their further learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy in the childminder's care. They sing quietly while they play on their own and they form friendships with other children. They follow the rules of the setting and share resources. Children receive clear messages about healthy eating. They enjoy snacks of fresh fruit and nutritious meals, and drink water regularly. Children learn to use good manners and to keep themselves safe. They blow on hot food to cool it and they contribute to the tidiness of the environment by putting away toys and resources after play. Children often go to the childminder for cuddles and sit close to her while they listen to stories or share their thoughts. The daily routines include opportunities for outside play in the fresh air, and sleep or restful activities after lunch.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and they maintain good concentration during play. They persist in solving problems and keep on trying until they are successful. For example, children spontaneously stack chairs after independent play. Younger children learn to feed themselves competently with cutlery. Children learn to attend to their personal needs under supervision. Older children count during play and recite the letters of the alphabet while they listen to recordings. All children have opportunities to mix in large groups away from the childminder's home. This helps them to develop social skills in preparation for the next stage in their learning at nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 101201 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1126417 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 August 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1990. She lives in the Up Hatherley area of Cheltenham. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm on Monday and Tuesday, except for bank holidays.

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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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