Childminder in Gloucestershire

Inspection date 21 September 2018 Previous inspection date 13 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 childminder forms strong relationships with children in a caring and safe environment. Her consistent praise and encouragement throughout activities and routines enables children to develop their self-esteem and become confident learners. n Partnerships with parents are effective. Parents are very positive about the childminder's practice. There is a good two-way flow of communication between parents and the childminder to ensure continuity of children's care and learning. n The childminder has a very good understanding of each child's needs and tailors her planning and teaching to reflect them. Her skilled teaching and effective monitoring ensure that children continually make good progress. n The childminder uses effective self-evaluation processes to identify any changes needed to improve her service continually. For example, she has discussions with other childminders and professionals to help her improve her play environment and teaching

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n At times, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to support children's understanding of the benefits of making healthy food choices and the importance of healthy lifestyles.

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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 provide even more opportunities for children to learn about the importance of healthy lifestyles.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the children and childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector checked a sample of documents, including records relating to the suitability and qualifications of the childminder, safeguarding procedures and children's records. n The inspector read the childminder's self-evaluation information, and held discussions with her about how she evaluates her provision and identifies areas for improvement. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views from written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of all aspects of child protection and knows what to do if she has a concern about a child in her care. Recent training and extra research have enabled her to understand fully government legislation relating to children's safety. The childminder has successfully addressed the recommendations from the last inspection. Children now have more resources and opportunities to develop their early writing and imaginative skills in their play. The childminder understands how to improve her practice and has high expectations for herself and for the children. For example, she has identified that her teaching skills are consistently good and has plans to attend training to help her teaching become as effective as possible to support children to reach their highest potential.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced childminder has a clear understanding of how children learn and develop. She uses skilful teaching methods as she joins in with children's play, to guide and support their learning. For example, she talks with children about caring for real babies as they take a doll for a walk in the garden. She introduces new words and invites children to explore new ideas involving the baby's safety on the seesaw. Children have easy access to resources and are enthusiastic, active learners. The childminder supports children well to understand mathematical ideas, such as shape, weight and balance. For example, children became fully engrossed and concentrated for a long time as they explored how to create a window in a house made of bricks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gets to know children well and is very responsive to their individual needs. She teaches them to behave well. For example, children learn to share, take turns and help tidy away the toys. Children enjoy taking part in adult-led activities. For example, they take part in large-group activities with other children in the community. The childminder supports children who speak an additional language at home to use that language, as well as English, in their play. For instance, parents share familiar words in their additional language, which the childminder displays to help children to practise. Children have daily opportunities to play outside and engage in a wide variety of local outings that contributes to their physical development and emotional well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident, sociable and keen to learn. They enjoy the stimulating environment that ignites their natural curiosity and encourages them to explore and try new things. For example, younger children are encouraged to use a knife to cut up their banana for their snack. Children's interests lead their learning and they make good progress. For example, children learn about shapes and colours with different resources, such as programmable toys and storybooks. Children develop the skills they need for the next stage of their learning and the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY334811 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10063095 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 13 May 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in the Abbeydale area of Gloucester, Gloucestershire. The childminder offers care each weekday from 7.30am to 5.30pm, 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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