Childminder EY543570

Inspection date 26 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 Children form close bonds with the childminder, who is caring and supports their emotional well-being effectively. Children settle quickly and demonstrate they feel safe in the childminder's care. n Children behave well. The childminder is an effective role model. For example, she regularly reminds young children to put resources away before getting out more, helping them to learn how to keep themselves safe. n Children make good progress relative to their starting points. The childminder uses assessments well to monitor and identify children's next steps accurately. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills effectively. She speaks to them clearly and repeats words and sounds young children make to help them hear the correct way to say a word. n When children start with the childminder, she does not gain detailed information from parents about their child's learning at home to influence the planning of future

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This provision is good

activities. n The childminder has not fully engaged with other early years settings children attend to enable all adults to support learning effectively.

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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 encourage parents to share information about their child's achievements at home when they start, to help inform the planning and assessment processes n develop further the partnerships with other early years settings children attend, so all adults are able to contribute and support learning even more.

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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 took into account the views of parents spoken to during the inspection. 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 of her role to keep children safe when in her care. She is confident about the signs and indicators that may alert her to any child protection issues. She has a good understanding of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder monitors children's non- attendance effectively, which contributes to helping her keep children safe. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has carried out evaluation of her practice and is able to discuss what improvements she would like to do in the future. The childminder is aware of the importance of maintaining her professional development. She recently completed a course about children's perspective on play, which she said she found useful in planning activities from a child's view. Parents spoken to speak highly of the care provided and how well their child has settled.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to support and use children's interests to help them learn. She talks to children constantly as she interacts with them. This supports children's developing language skills effectively. Children enjoy sticking and drawing. They explore sticking the tape to their paper with help from the childminder. Children learn about how to share and take turns. For example, the childminder encourages children to make use of the sand timer so they know when it is time to give a scooter to another child. Children show an enjoyment of books. They select their own books to look at either alone or with the childminder. Children sit with the childminder and take an active part in the story, such as turning pages and lifting flaps in the book.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder sets a good example for children and has a calm, caring approach towards them. She offers plenty of reassurance for young children who are unsure of a situation. Children benefit from frequent praise and encouragement, helping them to develop confidence and good self-esteem. They enjoy fresh air and exercise with regular trips around the local area and opportunities to play in the garden. Children develop their physical skills effectively. For example, they learn to use a scooter and a balance bicycle. Children take great delight in helping the childminder mend the toy cars. The childminder gives them a screwdriver so they can use one at the same time as she is. Children learn about good personal hygiene practices. For example, they understand about handwashing before eating and after being outside.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show a natural curiosity and enjoy exploring the world around them. For example, they try to use screwdrivers to help undo the screws on a go-cart. Young children learn to become independent and complete small tasks, such as putting plates on the table ready for snack time. Children develop the necessary skills to help them prepare for their next stages in learning or eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543570 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10090119 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 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in the village of Bussage, near Stroud, Gloucestershire. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 7pm throughout the year.

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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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