Childminder EY344001

Inspection date 15 August 2018 Previous inspection date 26 August 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n Children demonstrate high levels of self-esteem and confidence. They thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. They can freely access resources from the wide range available, supporting their independence skills well. n The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively. Children form close attachments with the childminder. The childminder provides a warm and homely environment where children demonstrate they feel safe and secure. n Children make good progress in their learning. They are eager and highly motivated to learn. The childminder observes and tracks children's development effectively. She uses this information to plan a range of activities based on children's interests and individual needs. n The childminder has positive partnerships with parents and carers. There is a good level of information sharing between the parents and childminder. Parents are encouraged to support learning at home to help with consistency in children's

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Although the childminder has made links with other early years settings that children attend, she does not share regular information about children's development with them to enable all adults to support children's learning even more.

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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

n develop further the partnerships with other early years settings that children attend, so that all adults are able to contribute to and support their learning even more.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interactions with the children. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector checked and discussed evidence of the suitability of all adults living or working on the premises, and checked the qualifications of the childminder. n The inspector took into account the views of parents from information gathered by the childminder. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records, safeguarding procedures and the childminder's written policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is fully aware of the importance of monitoring children's non- attendance. She is confident about the signs and indicators that may alert her to any concerns about a child's welfare. She is clear about the procedures to follow should she have any child protection concerns about a child in her care. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands, when working with her assistant, she needs to monitor his practice effectively and ensure he is up to date with current legislation. The childminder keeps her childcare knowledge updated through reading and meeting with other childcare professionals. Parents comment about how happy they are with the care provided and the progress their child has made since being in the care of the childminder. The childminder evaluates her practice regularly and is able to discuss improvements she would like to make in the future for the benefit of the children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and has a good understanding of how children learn. She provides a good range of exciting and interesting activities based on children's interests and ideas. For example, children take great delight in playing with helicopters, using them to rescue small-world people from the sea in an activity created in a builder's tray with different materials. The childminder interacts well with all the children, supporting their communication and language skills effectively. She includes the youngest children extremely well in activities that are appropriate for their level of development. The childminder asks children open questions to help them think and problem solve, such as 'what will happen if?' and 'what do you think we need now?'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model. She speaks to children in a calm, caring manner and treats them with respect as they interact together. Children are well behaved and understand the boundaries in the home. Children learn about sharing and taking turns as they sing songs and use the song bag. They receive frequent praise and encouragement, which supports their growing confidence and motivates them to learn. Children understand about healthy lifestyles. They are taken on regular outings around the local area and they enjoy playing in the garden. Children are encouraged to develop their independence skills. They help to put out a mat on the floor for snack time and then get cups for their friends. During mealtimes, children sit well and older children are encouraged to make wraps for the younger children.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident to express their ideas and make choices from the range of resources available to them. Children count confidently as they help set the table, counting how many plates, cups and wraps they need. Children play well together and older children show care and concern for younger children. The childminder prepares children well for the next stages in their learning or eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY344001 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10060408 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 26 August 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Tetbury, Gloucestershire. The childminder works on Tuesday to Friday, between the hours of 8am and 5.30pm, all year round. She occasionally works with an assistant.

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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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