Childminder EY539792

Inspection date 12 December 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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n Children form extremely close attachments with the caring childminder. They are extremely happy and comfortable in the childminder's company. The childminder supports children's emotional well-being very well. n The childminder supports children exceptionally well with their growing independence skills. For example, young children enjoy the challenge of learning how to put on their coats and shoes. n The childminder uses self-evaluation effectively. Since registration, she has regularly evaluated her practice and made changes to improve the outcomes for the children in her care. For example, the childminder has created a mud kitchen in the garden to support children who prefer to learn outside. She has also created song sheets for parents to help them support children at home. n Children make at least good and sometimes better progress in their learning relative to their starting points. The childminder completes detailed observations and assessments

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This provision is good

well to help her identify and track children's progress accurately. n On occasions, the childminder misses opportunities to support young children's mathematical development even further, such as number sequencing.

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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 maximise opportunities to support children's mathematical development even further in particular sequencing of numbers.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interactions with the children. n The inspector checked the evidence of suitability of all adults living or working on the premises, and 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 records of children, 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 about her responsibility to report any concerns about a child's welfare. She ensures she has all the necessary safeguarding contact numbers easily accessible should she need them. The childminder maintains a secure environment where children can play safely. She uses her risk assessments effectively to help ensure children are safe in her home and on outings. The childminder monitors children's non-attendance effectively. She carries out research and completes online training to help maintain her professional development. The childminder regularly shares information with parents about their children's learning and encourages them to become involved with supporting their learning at home and future planning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how children learn and develop. She uses her detailed observations and assessments to plan activities to build on what the children already know. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills very well. She talks to them constantly and challenges children as they play. For example, the childminder asks children how items feel, what they sound like and how are they going to do things. The childminder supports children's physical development superbly. She encourages them to take part in music and movement activities. The childminder then talks to them about how they are feeling and they talk about, for example whether they can feel their heart and if it is beating fast or slow.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children have exceptionally high levels of self-esteem and confidence. They are extremely comfortable in the childminder's home. The childminder gives children exceptional opportunities to develop their independence and self-care skills. For example, children enjoy making their own sandwiches, they butter the bread and choose their fillings. Children confidently cut their food and pour their drinks. They are very aware of keeping themselves safe and talk confidently about how to hold knives and use them safely. Children have a very good understanding about personal hygiene practices. They know what might happen if they do not wash their hands after being outside and before they eat. Children are exceptionally well behaved. They interact well together and organise games between themselves.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the skills they require for their next steps in learning and eventual move on to school. Children listen well and take an active part in storytelling as they listen to the childminder reading. Children develop their imagination skills as they interact together in role play. They enjoy feeding dolls and taking them to the shops. Children follow instructions well, for instance, to tidy away toys so they can move around safely taking part in music and movement sessions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539792 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10079977 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 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Upton St Leonards, Gloucester. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6.00pm 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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