Childminder in Gloucestershire

Inspection date 10 October 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 supports children's language and communications skills well. She talks to them constantly as they interact and supports their enjoyment of books, such as reading to them after meals. n Children make good progress in their learning relative to their starting points. The childminder carries out detailed observations and assessments, and plans activities around children's interests and next steps. She supports children's individual needs effectively. n The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. The home is set out in a child-friendly and stimulating way. Resources are easily accessible for all children inside and outside the home. n The childminder has good links with parents, carers and other professionals. She shares regular information with parents through online systems, newsletters and verbally when they collect or leave their child. Parents are able to support their child's

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder occasionally misses opportunities to extend children's mathematical understanding further, such as sequencing of small numbers. n The childminder evaluates her practice daily, but does not regularly include the views of parents and children to further build on areas to improve.

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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 make full use of opportunities to support children's understanding and use of mathematics, especially counting n build on evaluation processes, to include the views of parents and children to help identify further areas for development.

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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 and discussed the evidence of suitability of all adults living or working on the premises, and checked the qualifications of the childminder. n The inspector spoke to and 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 has a good understanding and knowledge of safeguarding procedures. She is very clear about the indicators that may alert her to any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder is clear about who to contact should she have any child protection concerns. She monitors children's non-attendance effectively. The childminder carries out detailed, written risk assessments to help her keep children safe on outings and in her home. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of the importance of monitoring her practice regularly and maintaining her professional development. She has completed several training courses since she registered, such as creating successful environments, to help improve children's outcomes. Parents' comments are very complimentary about the high quality of care and the information the childminder provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's personal and social development well. She encourages them to share and take turns as they interact with each other. For example, when a child has a bike, she reminds them that they have a turn and then they need to let another child have a turn. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to enjoy role play and develop their imagination as they play with dolls, prams and dressing-up resources. Children enjoy music and movement. They choose songs to sing along to, and they jump and dance around with the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate that they are happy and comfortable in the childminder's company. They build close attachments with the childminder. Children are well behaved and they respond well to the childminder's caring approach. The childminder is a good role model and encourages the children to use manners, such as saying 'please' and 'thank you' to each other. Children take an active part in mealtimes, such as pouring their own drinks and attempting to peel oranges, supporting their independence skills effectively. The childminder promotes good personal hygiene practices, such as handwashing before meals and after being outside. Children have regular easy access to the outside area where they explore the world around them, supporting their physical skills and understanding of healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy looking at books, supporting their early literacy skills. They enjoy recognising the pictures and recalling stories. Children enjoy outside play, such as making cakes in the mud kitchen area and playing with small-world people in the builders tray. Children enjoy jumping on the small trampoline and using the slide. Children are well prepared for their next stages in learning or their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537510 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10077194 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 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in the Longlevens area of Gloucester. She operates Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm, all year round.

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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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