Norman, Sandra

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 June 2018 11 November 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 is highly experienced and qualified, and is genuinely committed to rigorously evaluating her practice. She has excellent systems in place to obtain the views of parents and children, and uses this information to help her reflect on her own practice and adapt the service offered.  The childminder carefully plans a very rich range of experiences around all areas of learning, to help motivate children to learn. She makes excellent use of regular and detailed assessments, and sets very precise targets to help children make rapid progress from their starting points.  The childminder has the very highest expectations of children. She uses her expert knowledge of how to motivate and engage children. She places an extremely sharp focus on increasing children's communication, language and literacy skills during her interactions.  There are excellent systems in place to involve parents in their children's learning and

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This provision is outstanding

the childminder takes swift action to help close any gaps in learning.  The childminder is sensitive to the needs of all children and they form very close attachments with her. The children's health, welfare and well-being are significantly enhanced due to the high standards of care provided.

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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

 continue to enhance even further the opportunities on offer for children to learn about communities beyond their own experience.

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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 and working on the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is vigilant about children's safety at all times and has an excellent understanding of child protection issues. This reflective childminder uses self-evaluation daily to help her scrutinise her practice and activities to ensure she helps children make the best possible progress. For example, she has incisively identified that there is scope to enhance even further the opportunities for children to learn about communities beyond their own experience. The childminder places a sharp priority on her own professional development and makes the most of training opportunities to ensure the quality of teaching is excellent.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder meticulously plans for children's interests and also incorporates an exciting range books. For example, she uses stories that quickly capture children's imagination and uses them as a solid base to help teach children. She skilfully uses these books to increase children's literacy and mathematical learning in a way that inspires children to learn. The childminder places an excellent focus on increasing children's language skills at all times. For example, she introduces new words and concepts at every opportunity during her interactions and gives children ample time to discuss their ideas. The childminder uses a very rich range of resources and visual aids, which motivates children to learn.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder confidently and skilfully provides ample opportunities for children to take controlled risks and increase their confidence in their own abilities. For example, under supervision, children use a food blender, popcorn maker and knives as they confidently help prepare their snack. The childminder places a high priority on ensuring children keep safe during activities and learn about how to keep healthy. For example, children show a comprehensive understanding of the importance of washing their hands and cleaning their teeth, and which foods are healthy. The childminder establishes very close relationships with children, and children behave very well and show care and concern for others.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make consistently high rates of progress and are exceptionally well prepared for school. They excel in all areas of learning, including their literacy and mathematical development. Children show high levels of motivation during activities and their play. During group sessions and stories, children listen intently and are eager to contribute their ideas. Children show a keen interest in the natural world. For example, they closely observe how the tadpoles are changing and consider their life cycle. They creatively use and combine the resources available to extend their ideas as they play. Children enjoy the challenge of solving problems and confidently give their suggestions and easily talk about what they are doing and why.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 100655 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1126406 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 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 November 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994. She lives in the residential area of Longlevens on the outskirts of Gloucester. The childminder offers care from 8am to 5pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, all year round, with the exception of bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a level 3 childcare qualification.

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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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