Childminder EY307994

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 June 2018 11 September 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 passionate about providing high-quality care for children. She has an ambitious vision for the setting. The childminder and her assistant have high expectations of what children can achieve and provide activities to consistently challenge them and extend their learning. Children make outstanding progress.  Successfully promoting children's emotional development lies at the heart of this provision. The childminder and her assistant have a very kind, caring, nurturing and reassuring approach. Children respond to them extremely well, and are happy and thrive in their care. They form strong bonds to make them feel welcome and valued. The atmosphere is vibrant, warm and friendly.  Children demonstrate incredible independence and self-care skills from an early age. The childminder encourages them to make their own choices and tackle small tasks, such as cutting fruit, clearing plates away, toileting and putting on their own shoes.

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder meticulously evaluates the quality of her practice. She considers the views of her assistant, parents and children to set targets for improvement. These consistent reflections help her to focus on supporting children to achieve the highest levels of success in their learning.  The childminder helps children to develop tolerance and respect for others. Children's behaviour is exemplary. They are considerate, well-mannered and kind to each other. Older children take great pride in helping to look after their younger friends.

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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 focus on professional development to maintain the already excellent level of practice.

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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 spoke with the childminder, her assistant and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and discussed the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector took into account the views of parents through their comments and written views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is consistently vigilant in her approach to helping to protect children from potential harm. She is proactive in seeking additional training for herself and her assistant to keep their knowledge up to date. The childminder provides excellent supervision for her assistant and they work very closely together to continually enhance the provision. This helps to make the care they give to children highly consistent. The childminder uses meticulous systems for observing, assessing and planning for children's learning. This means she can identify and address any gaps in learning swiftly. Parents and children are extremely complimentary about the childminder and the excellent quality of service she provides. Parents comment that she, 'goes over and above' and that their children never want to leave. Highly effective partnerships with staff at other settings children attend promote consistency of care very well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Teaching is inspirational. The childminder is well qualified and puts great thought and effort into providing experiences that successfully capture children's imaginations. For example, she provides a science box full of exciting resources that inspire children to explore and she is skilled at enhancing children's play through the use of innovative resources. For example, children develop a range of mathematical skills playing with a vacuum hose. The childminder encourages them to consider size and length as well as learning positional language. For instance, children begin to understand concepts such as 'over' and 'under' as they jump over and crawl under the hose.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder visits children and their families at home before they join her. She gathers highly detailed information to help her plan for children's learning from the start. In addition, gradual settling-in sessions help children feel secure and confident very quickly. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles exceptionally well. Children enjoy a wide range of nutritious food and snacks. The childminder develops children's understanding of how food grows. For example, children help to water the strawberries, raspberries, tomatoes and herbs growing in the garden. They enjoy tasting and eating them when they are ready.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children develop positive attitudes and are highly capable and motivated learners. Children rapidly gain valuable social, communication and physical skills. Their language skills develop quickly and they are confident to talk about their ideas during play. Children make significant progress in their early literacy skills. They are beginning to write letters and recognise familiar words. Children demonstrate very advanced mathematical skills for their age. They are able to recognise numbers, count, add and take away confidently. Children are extremely well prepared for the next stage of their education, including the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY307994 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1129305 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 13

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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 2005. She works with an assistant. The childminder operates from 8am to 6pm from Monday to Thursday and from 8am to 4pm on Friday, except for family holidays. Funded early education is provided for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder and her assistant hold relevant childcare qualifications 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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