Childminder in Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 June 2018 9 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 is caring and affectionate. She knows the children well. She gains vital information from parents from the outset to help children settle quickly in their new environment. Children look to her for reassurance and she responds positively to their needs. Their emotional well-being is well supported.  The childminder provides a wide range of activities that stimulates their interests and motivates them to learn. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder completes regular risk assessments, indoors and when she takes children on outings. She minimises or removes hazards to children. Children play and learn in a safe and secure environment.  The childminder encourages children to follow simple, age-appropriate rules to manage their behaviour. Children show good manners, learn to share and take turns. Children learn to keep themselves safe as they play and look after the toys and resources.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently make the most of her assessments to provide even greater challenges for children to help them make the best possible progress.  The childminder has not successfully encouraged some parents to be highly involved in their child's 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

 make even better use of assessments when planning, to help children enhance their learning and to achieve higher levels of progress  build on current practice to encourage all parents to be highly involved in their children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises with the childminder. She observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members, looked at a range of documentation and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector observed and evaluated a learning activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times 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

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder implements her policies and procedures successfully to promote children health, safety and well-being. She has good knowledge of the current child protection legislation and guidance, and knows the procedures to follow to report any concerns. Overall, the childminder tracks children's ongoing progress well. She shares daily information with parents about children's care and well-being. The childminder attends regular training to keep up to date with changes in legislation. She seeks the views of parents and other childminders to benefit the experiences that children receive. Parents' comments show that they are pleased with the range of interesting activities that the childminder offers.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children freely explore their surroundings and initiate their own learning from a wide range of resources that the childminder offers. For example, they enjoy pushing the prams and riding tricycles. Children frequently invite the childminder to join in with their play. The childminder makes good use of these kinds of opportunities to give explanations to questions that children ask, model language and help children recall previous experiences. Children listen, follow instructions and show that they understand. For instance, during a planned activity, they plant sunflowers. Children predict the amount of soil they need to 'hide' the seeds and know that they need lots of water to make them grow. Children learn to count and compare sizes and volumes. This helps to develop their mathematical skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is attentive to children's care needs and routines. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in her company. They have built secure bonds with the childminder and positive friendships with other children. The childminder frequently praises children's efforts and achievements, which helps to nurture their confidence and self-esteem. They behave well. Children follow good hygiene practices, such as washing their hands. They have regular opportunities to be physically active, for example, as they run around in the childminder's garden. Children have regular opportunities to go on outings, for example, in the community where they meet with other children and adults. This helps to extend their social skills as they learn to interact in different situations and develop positive attitudes towards others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children grow in independence and develop the key skills that they need for the next stage in their learning, and their eventual move to school. They are inquisitive and self- assured. Children attempt simple tasks with confidence. For example, they competently fill watering cans to water the plants. Children enjoy spending their time outdoors. They are curious about nature and how things grow. Children see lots of print in their surroundings and enjoy looking through books and listen to the childminder read. Their literacy skills are well supported.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 506726 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1128303 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 September 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant 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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Telephone number

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