Childminder in Gloucestershire

Inspection date 15 January 2019 Previous inspection date 24 April 2015

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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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This provision is good

n The childminder provides a stimulating and welcoming play environment. Children form strong bonds with the childminder and are happy and confident. n The childminder knows individual children well. She closely monitors their progress and clearly identifies their next steps. She plans interesting activities which help them to move forward in their learning. All children make good progress. n The childminder supports children's communication skills particularly well. For instance, she asks a good range of questions to encourage children to share their own ideas and gives them plenty of time to respond. She introduces new vocabulary as they play. Children are confident communicators. n The childminder extends children's literacy skills effectively. For example, she challenges older children to make letters from their names with modelling dough. Children enjoy regular story time and explore rhyming words. They show keen interest

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This provision is good

in books from an early age and listen well to their favourite stories. n The childminder reflects on her practice and considers the views of the parents and other childcare professionals. She plans improvements to enhance practice and outcomes for children. n At times, the childminder misses opportunities to extend children's mathematical understanding during play, such as exploring different shapes.

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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 the most of opportunities to extend children's awareness of mathematical concepts, especially with regard to shapes.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children throughout the inspection. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children at appropriate times during the day. n The inspector read written feedback from parents. n The inspector looked at evidence of the childminder's qualifications and suitability checks. n The inspector observed an activity and evaluated its effectiveness with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities to keep children safe and keeps her knowledge up to date. She is confident with the necessary procedures to follow and to report any concerns, to help keep children safe. The childminder establishes effective partnerships with parents. For example, she works closely with them to ensure consistency between home and the setting when planning for children's particular learning needs and to support their good progress. She is proactive in extending her professional knowledge and skills, such as through regular training and research. For example, as a result of recent training, she has introduced new resources for older children, to help enhance their skills even more in preparation for school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder ensures her environment is well organised and offers a wide range of resources that are easily accessible for children. This helps children to make individual choices and follow their interests as they play and learn. For example, while playing with dolls, they confidently access additional resources needed to act out scenes and follow their imaginations. The childminder gathers detailed information from parents when children first start in order to help her plan precisely for their learning from the outset. She adapts activities well to ensure all children are challenged in their learning. For instance, while playing with a construction toy, younger children learn how to connect pieces, while older children learn to construct with a purpose in mind.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder uses positive and age-appropriate strategies to manage behaviour and she gently reminds children about her expectations. Children learn to share, take turns and be kind to one another. The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyles effectively. For instance, children created their own place mats with pictures of their favourite healthy foods and use this each mealtime. This provides the childminder with opportunities to discuss healthy choices with them. Children enjoy regular opportunities to exercise their physical skills. This includes regular visits to local woods, parks and nature reserves. They know rules that help to keep them safe, including during outings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop skills and positive attitudes to learning that prepare them well for their future education. They focus well on their chosen activities and enjoy challenging their skills. For example, children become highly absorbed as they learn to use scissors effectively. Children take on age-appropriate responsibilities, for example when tidying. They develop good levels of independence and confidence in their own abilities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY263996 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10060652 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 24 April 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in the Churchdown area of Gloucester. The childminder works on Monday to Thursday from 8am until 5.30pm, all year round. She receives funding for free early education for children aged three and four years. The childminder 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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