Childminder in Gloucestershire

Inspection date 19 September 2018 Previous inspection date 18 May 2016

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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 The experienced childminder knows children well and ensures their well-being is a high priority. They form strong attachments to her. This helps support their sense of belonging. n The childminder provides a welcoming and stimulating environment which is well resourced to support children's individual needs and next steps in learning. Children make good progress from their starting points. n Partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend are very successful. For example, the childminder consistently shares information about children's development with parents, other providers and any settings that new children attend, to help ensure continuity of care and learning. n The childminder is dedicated to ensuring the continuous improvement of the service she provides. Recommendations from the last inspection have been met. For example, she uses a range of methods to help support children's early mathematical skills well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n At times, the childminder does not recognise opportunities to encourage children's interest and ideas in activities fully, to challenge and extend children's thinking even further. n The childminder sometimes misses chances to let older children independently join in some routine tasks, to support their self-help skills further.

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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 build on ways to support and challenge children to think through their ideas when they are engaged in activities n increase opportunities to encourage children to do more for themselves, to develop their independence skills even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and the children indoors and outdoors. The inspector carried out a joint observation of a planned activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at children's information, attendance records and development records, and talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times. n The inspector spoke to parents and took into account the views of parents through written testimonials. n The inspector discussed the childminder's evaluation, assessment and planning methods, and her range of policies and procedures, including risk assessments. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder ensures she keeps up to date with child protection changes in legislation. She has a good understanding of the procedure to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder uses the support of other childminders to engage in professional discussion and share good practice. For instance, to develop children's vocabulary and understanding of the world, she encourages children to grow and eat fruit and vegetables. The childminder makes the most of professional development opportunities to help raise the quality of her teaching to a higher level. For example, she is booked on a course to help her support children's communication and language development to improve outcomes for the children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, teaching is strong. The childminder plans activities to support children's individual needs and next stages in learning, and to identify and address any gaps in learning. She provides opportunities for children to build on their fine-motor skills, such as painting and drawing activities. Children ask her to play alongside them, for example, as they explore different coloured dough. She asks them questions about the models they make, to support their learning. The childminder helps children develop good literacy skills. For example, children confidently design, draw and create a card at the craft table. The childminder encourages children to be confident communicators. For instance, she engages children in discussions to extend their communication and language.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Parents are well informed about their children's day and appreciate the warm and nurturing environment she provides. Children learn as they confidently explore their environment and know to seek out help and reassurance when needed. The childminder ensures children's social skills are highly developed. For example, she helps them to recognise their own achievements and good behaviour. She encourages older children to respect the needs of younger ones. The childminder carries out thorough safety checks to help ensure that potential hazards are minimised. Overall, she supports children's physical health and well-being effectively. For example, children enjoy daily opportunities to be active and play outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good skills to prepare them for future learning and for starting school when the time comes. For example, during everyday play activities, children learn how to use colour and number language in the correct way, such as the name of shapes and colours as they paint, stick and draw. Children begin to recognise and write their own names. They gain a strong sense of achievement as they are given time to complete activities to their satisfaction.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY256758 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10063090 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 3 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 18 May 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Abbeymead, Gloucester. The childminder offers care each weekday from 8am to 6pm, all year round. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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Registers

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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