Childminder 100965

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 July 2018 5 June 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 well qualified and experienced. She uses her knowledge and experience to provide children with a welcoming, stimulating and calm environment. This helps children to progress well in all areas of development.  The nurturing childminder helps children to feel settled and secure in her care. She responds well to their individual needs, offering cuddles and comfort throughout the day.  The childminder works closely with parents to establish children's starting points when they first start. She provides parents with ongoing information about children's progress and achievements.  The childminder has built effective partnerships with other settings children attend. She shares information to ensure children's care and learning experiences are complemented well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not considered further ways of encouraging parents to regularly share information about what their children can do at home.  The childminder does not fully evaluate the impact of her practice to help raise the quality of teaching even further and help children to achieve even better outcomes in their learning and development.

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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

 develop more ways of encouraging parents to share details about their children's learning at home so that these can be taken into account when planning for children's future learning  strengthen the self-evaluation of the provision to continue to drive improvements and raise the quality of teaching to the highest possible level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaging with children in a range of activities.  The inspector jointly observed and evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's suitability.  The inspector took account of parents' views through written references.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues. She is confident with the procedure to follow should she need to report a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder maintains a safe environment. She carries out risk assessments regularly in her home and garden to eliminate any potential hazards. The childminder has effective procedures to monitor and track children's progress. This enables her to identify any areas where children may require support to reach their full potential. The childminder is committed to maintaining her own professional development. She attends further training and regularly shares information and good practice with other local childminders. Parents are very happy with the quality of the provision and the care their children receive. They express how kind and compassionate the childminder is and would happily recommend her to other parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and provides an enjoyable range of activities for their interests. She allows the children to independently make choices to ensure they are constantly engaged and motivated in their play. Children's communication and language skills are promoted well. The childminder interacts purposefully with children and responds positively to young children's attempts to make conversation. Children are fascinated as they roll small balls down tunnels and tubes. They giggle with delight as the ball eventually appears at the end. They are focused and show good levels of concentration as they engage in craft activities. Children benefit from the childminders interactions with them as they play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are well behaved. The childminder acts as a positive role model and sets a good example through her gentle and considerate manner towards children. Children develop close bonds with her and other children. They learn to share, take turns and cooperate with each other. Children benefit from attending a range of community groups where they have opportunities to make new friendships and develop their social skills. The childminder promotes children's physical health well. She reminds children to drink plenty of water when the weather is very hot and she praises them for wearing their sun hat while playing in the garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder prepares children well for the next stage in their learning, including their eventual move to pre-school and school. Children enjoy spending time outdoors and confidently learn to negotiate the step leading to the garden. They show a keen interest in making marks with resources, such as chalks and paintbrushes. Children enjoy joining in with favourite songs and rhymes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 100965 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1088838 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 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in the Churchdown area of Gloucester. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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