Carter, Therese Anne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 April 2018 13 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 forms warm and sensitive relationships with the children. She knows how to make children feel secure, while successfully supporting their emotional well- being.  The childminder offers a broad range of interesting outdoor experiences to enhance children's learning, such as trips to soft-play areas, farms and parks. This supports their physical development and understanding of the world.  Children are beginning to develop good self-help and independence skills. The childminder encourages children to do things for themselves. This helps children to build their confidence and prepares them for their next stage of learning.  The childminder is committed to continuous improvement. She has a good understanding of how to evaluate her practice and make improvements to the service she provides. For example, she has recently changed how she plans for the children, to allow more time for the children to follow their own interest.

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This provision is good

 Children's behaviour is good. The childminder knows the children well and is sensitive to their individual needs. She encourages them to share and praises their achievements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder misses chances to support children's understanding of colours and to develop their mathematical skills.  The childminder misses opportunities to fully use the good knowledge parents have of their children, to help her understand what the children can do when they start.

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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

 develop ways to consistently support children's learning of colours and numbers  develop ways to consistently use parents' knowledge of their children, to enhance the baseline assessment and inform planning from the outset.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development.  The inspector had a tour of the premises and viewed the resources available for the children.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including evidence of suitability.  The inspector considered the written views of the parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder can recognise the signs that indicate children may be at risk of harm and knows whom to report to if she has a concern about a child. She places a robust emphasis on children's safety. She effectively carries out risk assessments, which help her to identify and minimise hazards to children. The childminder is committed to her professional development. She attends regular training and uses this to directly impact on children's learning and development. For example, she has recently attended training on storytelling, which she has used to teach the children to recall stories using actions and to help them concentrate. This has had a positive impact on children's literacy and early reading skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She uses this good knowledge to meet the individual needs of each child. Children are inquisitive and enjoy exploring the resources and choose toys which interest them. They enjoy investigating things to see how they work. For example, they play with trains and enjoy joining the carriages together using the magnets. The childminder effectively monitors children's development. She carries out assessments and observations, and addresses any gaps in children's learning to ensure all children make good progress. The childminder supports children's understanding of the world well. For example, children learn about bugs, flowers and insects when visiting the garden centre.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children feel safe and secure, and are motivated to play and learn. They enjoy spending time with the childminder in her warm and welcoming home. The childminder teaches the children well about how to keep themselves safe. For example, children are reminded that the knives are sharp when cutting up the fruit for their snack. Children benefit from regular exercise and fresh air as part of the daily routine. They enjoy climbing on the slide, digging in the mud and running around in the garden. The childminder teaches the children good hygiene routines. For example, they know to wash their hands before their snack. This helps support their physical development.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and learn good social skills. They develop good physical skills as they run, climb and jump. Children enjoy being creative and are able to use their own imaginations to create pictures. This helps support their early writing skills. They engage in a broad selection of learning experiences, which helps them prepare for their eventual move to school. All children gain the skills needed for their next stage of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY342792 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1129671 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 August 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Hucclecote, Gloucestershire. The childminder offers care throughout the year from 7am until 6pm. The childminder holds a relevant early years 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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