Fletcher, Helen Victoria (Mrs)

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 April 2018 27 May 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 has warm and caring relationships with children and supports their well-being effectively. She provides a nurturing environment where children play with a range of good-quality resources. Children are happy and confident.  The childminder understands that children learn through play and real-life experiences. She supports their language development well overall. For example, she speaks clearly and repeats their attempts at words correctly, such as 'aquarium'.  Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder takes them on a wide range of outings to extend their learning and to develop essential social skills.  The childminder reflects well on her practice. For instance, she uses relevant guidance and audits to check the effectiveness of her provision in improving outcomes for children. She has met recommendations from the previous inspection. For example,

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This provision is good

there are plenty of books and reading materials for children to choose.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder misses chances to support children to manage appropriate risks, particularly some physical tasks for themselves, to support their development.  At times, the childminder is not as effective as she could be in supporting children to develop their own ideas and independently lead their own play. She sometimes answers questions when waiting for children to respond.

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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

 encourage children to take appropriate risks and attempt more things for themselves, to extend their development further  support children more effectively to put their thoughts into words, pursue their own ideas, and follow their own interests through their self-chosen activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and the children in the setting. The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's information, attendance records and development records, and talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times.  The inspector took into account parents' views through written testimonials.  The inspector discussed the childminder's evaluation, assessment and planning methods, and a range of policies and procedures, including risk assessments.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of her responsibility to act on any child protection concerns. She knows the correct procedures to follow to keep children safe from harm at all times. The childminder understands the importance of professional development. She attends training, meets with other childminders and carries out her own research to develop and extend her knowledge of current good practice. The childminder encourages two-way communication with parents, carers and other settings that children attend, to share information about their learning. Parents are happy with the care their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced childminder knows children well. She gathers information from parents about their abilities right from the start, and observes their interests. This helps her successfully plan for their individual next steps and address any gaps in learning. The childminder supports children's understanding of the natural world well. For example, when a child notices pink blossom growing on a tree, she provides paper, tissue and glue and turns a creative activity into an enjoyable counting game as each bud is stuck to a branch. Children talk about the things they have observed and are eager to learn more, such as what a tree looks like in winter and how water can make things grow and can turn cogs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is safe and welcoming. She is a very good role model to children and constantly praises them to boost their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder teaches children about good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before eating, and helping to tidy away play resources. Children enjoy daily outdoor play. They calculate risks, for example, outdoors, as they climb and balance on a disc swing. The childminder helps children develop a positive awareness of their similarities and people's differences, for instance, through small-world play, books and visits in the local community. Children learn about road safety, for instance, on regular walks to the park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the necessary skills in preparation for their next stage in learning, including school. They are communicative, confident and follow instructions well. Overall, they develop good independence skills, make choices and express their needs. They show an interest in songs, music and exploring sounds with a variety of instruments. Children count, identify familiar letters and recognise numerals as they play and read.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 101260 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1088842 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000. She lives in Bishops Cleeve near Cheltenham. The childminder works from Monday to Friday from 7.45am to 5.30pm all year round, apart from family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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