Childminder in Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 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

 Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's welfare and learning. They work well together to support children's learning at home and at the setting.  The childminder provides a homely environment for the children in her care where they build confidence and freely explore. This helps them to feel safe and secure.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is calm and sensitive towards children. She encourages them to take turns, share and frequently praises their achievements. She helps children to gain confidence and respect for one another.  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.  The childminder builds good relationships with outside professionals, teachers and other settings. She takes advice from other professionals and plans specifically to meet

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This provision is good

the needs of the individual children, to improve outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not have many opportunities to select resources to develop their early understanding of technology.  The childminder does not provide many opportunities that help children to explore their own and other cultures.

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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

 widen the use of technology in activities to enhance children's understanding and early technology skills  increase the range of resources and activities which reflect individual differences in society, to further encourage children to value and respect diversity.

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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 has reviewed her safeguarding policy, along with other policies, and has taken steps to ensure her knowledge is up to date and accurate. The childminder is aware of the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm and understands the procedures for reporting any concerns she may have. The childminder is committed to her professional development She attends training that has a direct impact on outcomes for the children. For example, she has attended training on encouraging children to become active and used the knowledge gained to support children's physical development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced childminder knows children she cares for well. She plans stimulating activities around their individual needs and interests. The childminder gathers information from parents about what children can do when they first start. She skilfully uses this information, along with her own observations, to identify where children are when they first start and to identify their next steps in learning. Children enjoy choosing their resources and leading their own play. The childminder encourages children to make decisions and think independently. Children are confident to express their feelings and wishes. This helps the childminder to evaluate her provision and make changes to suit children's individual needs. Children learn to solve problems and develop their critical- thinking skills. For example, they work together to create a train track.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn from an early age about good hygiene practices. They wash their hands and help to clean the table ready for snack time. Children confidently learn to use knives safely to spread their own butter and cut up fruit. They understand and follow the daily routines well. Children have plenty of opportunities for fresh air and exercise. They have frequent trips to the local parks, and enjoy climbing on equipment and bouncing on the trampoline. Children learn to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder reminds children not to swing on chairs in case they hurt themselves.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children concentrate well and are very motivated to learn. Children are sociable and very keen to become independent. They are inquisitive, show curiosity and are willing to have a go. Children access a wide range of age-appropriate resources and engage in a selection of interesting learning experiences. Children learn to work together and make decisions. They are creative and enjoy using their own ideas. For instance, when painting stones they take time to think about what they want the stones to look like when they are finished. They develop good self-esteem and are proud of their achievements. All children gain the key skills needed for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494619 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1031179 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 7 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Lydney, near Gloucester. She provides before- and after-school care from 7.45am to 9pm and from 3.30pm to 5.45pm each weekday, and cares for children on a Monday morning. There may be flexibility for care to be provided on other days in the week, on request. During school holidays, care is provided five days a week between 7.30am and 6pm. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 4.

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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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