Childminder in Gloucestershire

Inspection date 21 February 2019 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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This provision is good

n The childminder forms strong bonds with children. She provides continual reassurance and helps build their self-esteem effectively. New children settle in quickly. Children become confident and active learners. n The childminder provides a wide range of exciting activities that reflects children's interests, many of which are outdoors and in the local community. n Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder carries out observations of children's play and evaluates their engagement with activities, to plan future experiences. n The childminder helps children learn to value and respect others. For example, she and her co-minder teach children about different cultures and people in the world. They celebrate a wide range of events during the year. n The childminder and her co-minder reflect well on their practice to ensure continuous improvement. For example, they find professional development opportunities to

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This provision is good

improve their skills and knowledge. n Occasionally, the childminder gives children answers too quickly instead of giving them the time they need to think, make predictions and test their ideas. n The childminder sometimes misses opportunities for children to learn to do things by themselves so that they become even more independent. n Systems to enhance the assistant's knowledge and skills are still under development and are not yet fully effective in delivering consistently high-quality practice.

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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 children with the time they need to respond to questions, to think through and follow their own ideas to develop their understanding of the world further n encourage children to do more things for themselves during their everyday routines, to fully support their independence n develop a positive culture of support, coaching and training to broaden the knowledge and skills of all adults who work with children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder, her co-minder and their assistant's interaction with the children and assessed the impact this has on the children's learning. n The inspector had a tour of the premises and discussed with the childminder how she risk assesses the environment. n The inspector spoke to parents and read letters of recommendation to gain the view of parents on the service they receive. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including the safeguarding policy and procedures and children's development records.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a strong knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements through regular training. Additionally, she and her co-minder ensure any assistants they use have a good knowledge of safeguarding matters. For example, they attend child protection, first aid and health and safety training to ensure the well-being and safety of children is assured. The childminder ensures that all the required documentation to safeguard and promote children's welfare is in place, such as children's personal details and their record of attendance. The childminder makes good use of risk assessments to identify and minimise risks to the children indoors and outside. She extends risk assessments to outings and when travelling in the car. This means that children play and learn in safety. Parents say they are extremely happy with the care the two co-minders provide for their

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

children and their professional approach to their work.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The enthusiastic childminder plans interesting activities that complement the children's interests and needs well. For example, children are eager to create a paper house from a well-known fairy tale from a cardboard box. They develop a strong sense of team work as they explore with different types of sticky tape. The children take turns to hold and cut the lengths of tape to help each other construct the roof. Overall, the childminder's teaching skills are strong, especially for older children. For example, she interacts well with them to extend their language and communication skills. She models new words to widen their vocabulary, such as 'duct tape' and 'tacky'. The childminder helps children develop good mathematical skills. For example, children count, match oval shapes and discuss colour, size and length as they create a collage. The childminder helps children develop good literacy skills and a love of books. For instance, she encourages them to

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

talk about the story and find objects to learn new words.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children learn to care for the environment and treat each other with kindness and respect. For example, she and her co-minder provide clear house rules. They give gentle reminders and clear explanations, which helps children learn right from wrong. The childminder supports children's awareness of danger well. For example, older children tell younger ones they need to wear a high-visibility vest to keep them safe on outings. Children enjoy healthy snacks and have plenty of opportunities to learn about good hygiene skills. For instance, the childminder encourages children to clean their teeth after lunch.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are becoming enthusiastic learners, who are well prepared for the next stages in their learning. Children of all ages communicate confidently, make choices and know how to express their views. For instance, during role play, children express their imaginative ideas to their friends clearly. Children develop their physical skills as they dance to action songs and learn how to throw, catch and kick balls to others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541676 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10091902 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 28 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017. She works from the house of a co-childminder in Gloucestershire. They work with an assistant. The provision offers care for children from Monday to Friday, from 7am until 6pm, all year round. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder accepts funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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