Childminder EY411597

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 April 2018 19 November 2015

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder maintains the excellent quality of her provision through rigorous self- evaluation. The ethos of her setting is that of a child-centred environment in which children thrive.  The childminder has an extremely high expectation of children and she lays a solid foundation for their future development. The childminder is quick to identify gaps in children's learning. She takes prompt action and plans meticulously to ensure children receive tailored support to make rapid progress.  Children have an astute sense of who they are and they have an insightful awareness of the needs of other persons. Children copy the childminder's exceptional interaction to speak respectfully to her and to their friends.  Children develop a broad appreciation of diversity. They attend several groups and learn first-hand about other faiths, cultures, communities and disability.  The childminder maintains excellent partnerships. She uses extremely successful

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This provision is outstanding

methods to communicate with parents and other settings that children attend. Highly effective systems are in place to ensure they work together to support children's progress.

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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

 evaluate the impact of extended professional development on the excellent achievement of the children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. The inspector evaluated activities with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder, including the evaluation of her provision.  The inspector spoke with the children present at the inspection.  The inspector spoke with parents and read written feedback from other parents, and took account of their views.  The inspector reviewed a number of documents and records required for the smooth running of the childminder's provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is extremely knowledgeable about requirements and she implements excellent strategies to promote children's well-being. The childminder consistently holds discussions with parents and she provides in-depth feedback about their children's progress. Written, termly reports include comprehensive information about children's development and care. Robust monitoring is an unquestionable strength of the childminder's practice. She takes time to research information and reflects continually on how she might improve what she does. For example, the childminder recognises that she could extend her professional development and raise her skills in technology to a higher level. Safeguarding arrangements are effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of how to protect children and keep them safe from harm.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder is highly skilled and her teaching flows effortlessly. The childminder continually extends children's learning and she persistently develops their vocabulary through the breadth of words she uses during all interactions. The childminder expertly includes challenges for children, for instance, to describe how colours change and to note the differences between brushes and sponges. While children water the plants, the childminder raises their awareness of the fragrance of flowers. Regular assessment and thorough planning contribute to children's exceptional development. The childminder provides interesting, enjoyable learning activities that capture children's imagination.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children flourish in the care of the childminder. They receive considerable support for their personal development. Children have a remarkable understanding of behavioural expectations and fully cooperate in routine procedures, such as washing their hands. Children are very kind and demonstrate a shrewd perception of how they might offer help. Younger children pass water bottles to their friends before they access their own. Older children invite visitors to sit instead of standing. Children enjoy highly nutritious meals and snacks. They drink water frequently, including after outside play in the fresh air. The childminder fosters children's emotional well-being superbly with frequent cuddles, by listening attentively to what they say and with gentle reassurance.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children, including those in receipt of funded education, make substantial progress in their learning and development. They develop essential early literacy and numeracy skills. Children recognise the first letters of words and demonstrate remarkable skills while they count. Children are independent learners who choose how to develop their play activities. Children develop excellent social and emotional skills and a commendable disposition to learning in preparation for the move on to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY411597 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1130837 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 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 November 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Cheltenham. She operates from 8am to 5.30pm Monday to Wednesday, all year round, except for bank holidays. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two and three years. She holds a childcare qualification at level 6.

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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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