Childminder EY538025

Inspection date 26 September 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 has a warm, caring and gentle approach towards the children. Children demonstrate they feel safe and secure in her company. They form strong attachments with the childminder. These support children's emotional well-being effectively. n The childminder knows the children well and supports their all-round development effectively. Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder uses observations and assessments effectively to plan a range of activities based around children's interests and next steps. n The childminder uses evaluation of her practice well. She has worked hard since her registration to develop and improve her provision. The childminder uses suggestions from parents to help drive her continual improvement. n Partnerships with parents are very good. The childminder shares information with parents daily and discusses their children's progress with them on a regular basis. This

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The provision is good

helps them to support their children's learning further at home. Parents spoken to comment about how happy they are with the care provided and about how well their children are progressing since attending the provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not use every opportunity to challenge children further in their mathematical development during everyday activities.

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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 ways to further develop children's mathematical understanding during everyday activities.

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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 to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector checked evidence of and discussed the suitability of all adults living on the premises, and checked the qualifications of the childminder. n The inspector spoke to a parent and took the views of other parents into account 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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities to report any concerns about a child's welfare. She keeps herself well informed about safeguarding and she attends regular training. The childminder has a good understanding about the importance of monitoring children's non-attendance. She uses her risk assessments efficiently to ensure she protects children well in the home and garden and when on outings. For example, the childminder talks to children about road safety as they walk. She keeps up to date with any changes in regulations and uses online training systems to help maintain her professional development. For example, the childminder indicated she recently completed an online course about children's daily routines which she found extremely useful and has used the information to help her in her own provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and has a good understanding about how they learn. She motivates and encourages children as they play and interact. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills very well. She provides a good commentary to children's imaginary play to build their vocabulary further. For example, when children pretend to be on an island, the childminder talks to them about what is in the sea and who lives on the island. The childminder uses open-ended questions to help children think and solve problems.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle quickly with the childminder. They demonstrate they feel extremely comfortable in her care. Children are polite and well behaved. They understand about being careful around younger children, such as not allowing the youngest children to get hold of very small toys because they may choke. The childminder supports children well in their understanding about how to share and take turns. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. They have regular access to fresh air and exercise as they take part in outings in the local area and play in the garden. Children understand about healthy eating and develop their independence well. For example, children take great delight in helping get the table ready for meals and cutting up their own food. The childminder is a good role model.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good skills that support them in their future learning and prepare them well for their eventual move to school. Children enjoy exploring as they play. They like using musical instruments, learning to blow whistles and talking about the noises they are making. Children develop their physical skills as they explore the world around them. For example, they enjoy learning to ride bicycles and making 'mud pies'.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538025 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10077114 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 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Staunton, Gloucestershire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.

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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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