Childminder in Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 April 2018 11 September 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 a strong understanding of how children learn and develop. She monitors their development thoroughly to identify their achievements and the next steps in their learning.  The childminder organises her home effectively to provide a relaxed learning environment for children. Children can choose from a wide variety of activities and resources and can regularly access outdoor play.  Children build strong relationships with the childminder. They are happy, settled, show high levels of self-confidence and build good levels of emotional well-being.  The childminder promotes children's language and communication skills very well. She models the correct use of language, asks meaningful questions and introduces new vocabulary as children play. She provides older children with opportunities to practise identifying the sounds that letters represent to help build on their literacy skills.

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This provision is good

 The childminder regularly evaluates what she provides and adapts her provision so that it continually reflects the needs of those children who attend.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not find out as much as possible from parents about what children already know and can do, to support their learning from the beginning or consistently offer support for parents to extend their child's learning at home.  Links with local schools children are due to move on to have not been effectively developed to support children's transition to school more effectively.

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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

 increase opportunities for parents to share what their children already know and can do, to support their learning from the beginning and support parents further with their child's learning at home  develop links with local schools on to which children are due to move, to support transition processes more effectively.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of her role and responsibility to promote children's safety and welfare. She carries out risk assessments to help keep children safe in her home. The childminder is aware of the possible signs of abuse and is confident in the procedures for reporting any concerns about children's welfare. She reviews children's progress regularly to ensure that any identified gaps in their learning are narrowing. The childminder supports all children to make effective progress. She is keen to continually enhance her knowledge and professional development by attending regular training. Parents are very happy with the service that the childminder provides. Overall, the childminder establishes positive links for sharing information with other settings, such as local childminders and pre-schools.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides exciting activities that motivate children and that they enjoy. The resources are organised well so that children can initiate their own play. The childminder knows the children well and understands their likes and dislikes. She follows their lead and joins in with their play. Children thoroughly enjoy engaging in different activities and are motivated to learn. For example, they follow instruction cards when planting their sunflower seeds in the pots they had decorated themselves. Children's creativity and imaginative thinking are fostered well. For instance, children enjoy acting out the roles of animals and caring for these animals. The childminder seizes opportunities for children to hear and use counting in everyday play situations. For example, she encourages children to count how many letters are in their names.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children display a real sense of belonging and have developed close relationships with the childminder. They behave well. The childminder consistently uses lots of praise and encouragement to boost children's self-esteem and confidence. She acts as a positive role model and encourages children to respect and value one another. Children have many opportunities to be independent and develop self-help skills. For example, they peel and slice their own fruit at snack time. The childminder is effective in her approach to promoting a healthy lifestyle. For instance, children have lots of opportunities for fresh air and exercise, and she provides a good range of nutritious meals and snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are very interested and motivated learners. They make good progress and develop a wide range of skills in preparation for their eventual move to school. Children are keen to learn about the world around them and are thoroughly engaged in caring for their caterpillars as they watch their transition into butterflies. They enjoy regular opportunities to mix and develop relationships with others on visits to local toddler groups.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY439452 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1131740 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 September 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in the Churchdown area, near Gloucester and Cheltenham. The childminder provides care on a full-time or part-time basis throughout the year, from 7.30am to 6.30pm. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 2.

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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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