Childminder in Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 May 2018 22 April 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 has worked conscientiously to sustain the extremely high standard of her setting. Her meticulous self-evaluation includes contributions from staff, parents and children. The childminder achieves outstanding outcomes for children due to her commitment to provide the best possible provision for their learning and care.  The childminder knows the children well and she carefully identifies their learning styles and what works best for them. She is extremely versatile and adapts her teaching to use various methods that bring out the best in children. This enables them to make remarkable progress in their development.  Children are totally at ease in the setting. They independently select resources for their own play. Children are extremely self-assured and discuss with the childminder how they wish to develop their play activities.  The environment is highly inviting with exceptionally creative displays that the

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This provision is outstanding

childminder uses to highlight photographs of the children. This enhances their self- esteem immensely and they develop a substantial sense of belonging in the setting.  Partnership working is one of the unmistakeable strengths of the setting. The childminder has established excellent relationships with parents. She shares progress reports with other settings children attend. These highly effective arrangements ensure children receive the support they need to make significant progress in their learning.

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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 an enhanced provision of musical activities on children's excellent development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the children at convenient times during the inspection.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder, including regarding her self- evaluation process.  The inspector read written feedback from parents and took account of their views.  The inspector reviewed a sample of documents used for the smooth running of the setting.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder implements excellent standards in her setting. She reads widely and constantly researches information relating to changes in legislation and procedures and implements new ways of working. She reviews her teaching daily to ensure children make remarkable progress in their learning. The childminder plans musical activities to promote children's creative skills and is considering how to further enhance this area of her practice. She ensures her assistants are suitable to fulfil their roles. This includes regular training and frequent supervisory meetings to discuss the effectiveness of what they do and any areas for improvement. The childminder has a thorough knowledge of safeguarding procedures. She is confident to report any concerns she might have about the welfare of a child in her care. Safeguarding is effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder facilitates children's learning through her excellent teaching. She provides consistently high levels of challenge to sustain children's thinking and exploratory skills. For example, children have a definite grasp of shapes, such as circles, and she asks them how to develop the drawing further. She follows their precise instructions to add facial features and they then add body parts. Teaching flows effortlessly while the childminder helps children to develop their ideas. She imaginatively integrates counting, colour recognition, discussions about sizes and changes in textures when they mix chalks with water. The childminder provides superb opportunities to help children achieve further learning. She plans precisely for each child to meet their individual needs and to ensure every learning experience is rich and highly rewarding.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children thrive in the care of the childminder. They have an astute sense of who they are. The childminder listens attentively to children's requests and responds promptly to questions so that they develop a high level of emotional security. Children distinctly recognise the needs of other children. They play well with their friends and take turns to use resources. Daily outside play, healthy meals and snacks contribute considerably to children's physical well-being. Children sleep as part of their daily routine after lunch and this refreshes them for afternoon activities.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are enthusiastic learners who are fully engrossed during learning and play activities. They make significant progress in their development. Children are very able communicators who use language above the typical level expected for their age. They have well-developed skills in early numeracy and literacy and learn to attend to their personal needs. Children develop the skills they need in readiness for nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY384243 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1134170 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in the Hatherley area of Cheltenham. She operates all year round, Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm. The childminder works with either another childminder or one of two assistants. She receives funding for free early education for children aged three and four years. 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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