Childminder EY306099

Inspection date 1 May 2019 Previous inspection date 27 May 2016

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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 Children are happy and develop a strong attachment with the childminder. She provides a warm and caring environment for children which helps to support their emotional well-being and confidence. n The childminder monitors children's progress effectively. She is able to quickly identify and close any gaps in children's learning. Children make good progress in their learning relative to their starting points. n The childminder evaluates her practice regularly and has identified areas for improvement for the benefit of the children. For example, she has identified that her outside space needs development to give children better opportunities to explore the world around them. n There are good partnerships with parents and carers. Regular information is shared with them verbally and through daily diaries. This helps parents to support their child's learning further at home. The childminder regularly gathers feedback from parents to

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This provision is good

enable her to make changes and maintain the good-quality childcare she provides. n At times, the childminder does not help and encourage the youngest children with their understanding of good personal hygiene practices. For example, younger children who play on the floor do not always have their hands cleaned before they eat. n Although the childminder has started to make links with the early years settings children attend, she has not shared detailed information about children's progress to enable all adults to support children's 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 develop consistent personal hygiene practices with children to help them gain a deeper understanding of the importance of good personal hygiene 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

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 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. n The inspector offered the opportunity of a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding and awareness about her role in safeguarding children. She is clear about the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare, and about the signs and indicators that may alert her to any child protection concerns. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder monitors her assistant's practice through discussion and ensures he is up to date with changes in legislation. The childminder is experienced and regularly meets with other early years professionals to discuss practice ideas to help her maintain the good-quality childcare she provides. Parents comment about how well their children have settled and progressed in the childminder's care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is consistently good. The childminder uses her detailed assessments of how children are progressing to help her plan activities to support children's next steps in their learning. The childminder competently supports young children's emerging communication and language skills. She talks to them constantly about what they are doing and playing with. The childminder responds well to young children's babbling as they interact. The childminder knows the children well and effectively supports their interests. For example, when young children arrive, the childminder gets out their favourite toys to help them settle quickly.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a caring environment and children demonstrate they feel safe and comfortable in her company. Children readily go to her for reassurance and cuddles. The childminder is able to recognise quickly when young children require a rest or a snack. Children are well behaved. The childminder is a good role model and talks to children in a respectful way. The childminder's practice keeps children healthy and safe. For example, she washes her hands after helping children blow their noses and changing their nappies. The childminder ensures she maintains children's privacy when she changes nappies. Children have easy access to fresh air and exercise. For example, they are able to wander freely between the outside and inside spaces. This helps children explore the world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder prepares children well for the next stages in their learning and development and eventual move to school. Children are able to develop their independence skills, such as when they select resources themselves. Children enjoy exploring different textures, for example when they play in the sand. They enjoy exploring what happens to balls as they put them down a tube.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY306099 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10063094 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 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 27 May 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Highnam, near Gloucester. The childminder operates her service each weekday from 7.30am to 5.30pm, all year round. She occasionally uses an assistant.

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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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