Childminder in Gloucestershire

Inspection date 5 June 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 works well with her co-childminder to organise their practice to meet the requirements. They evaluate and monitor their practice and the provision to identify the impact on children's learning and where improvements need to be made. n Children settle easily into the childminder's care as she is calm, gentle and caring. The warm, homely environment she and her co-childminder offer helps children feel relaxed and, together with the security they provide, safe and welcome. n The childminder and her co-childminder take children out into the local community. For instance, they go to local parks and meet with other children at local groups, to help develop children's social skills and confidence with new experiences. n The childminder is knowledgeable about how children learn and her teaching is good. She takes the time to encourage children to think, build their language and conversation skills and develop their knowledge.

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This provision is good

n The childminder and her co-childminder work well together to focus on supporting children's needs and interests. They undertake observations and assessments of children's learning to build on what they already know. Children make good progress in their learning and development and in readiness for school. n The childminder is not always successful in seeking information from parents about children's development at home, to help inform her assessments and future plans. n Occasionally, the childminder does not adapt her activities and resources to fully extend younger children's involvement and exploration.

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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 devise better ways to obtain information from parents about children's learning at home n give further consideration to the differing needs and interests of the younger children, to extend their involvement and exploration further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding. She talked to the children, childminder and co-childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector sampled documentation, including the suitability and qualifications of the childminder, policies and procedures, children's development records and planning. n The inspector observed the children and the childminder. She evaluated the effectiveness of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector took account of parents' written views by reading their comments in messages. n The inspector discussed the childminder's risk assessments and her self-evaluation process.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good reciprocal working relationship with her co-childminder. They work as a team, making the most of each other's strengths to maximise their efficiency. The childminder's arrangements for safeguarding are effective. She is aware of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child in her care. She works closely with her co-childminder to ensure that their provision is safe and secure and children are supervised closely. The childminder has good relationships with parents. She gains information from them when children first start, to help her get to know children's interests and needs. She regularly shares information with them, such as evidence of children's development in their folders.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts well with children during their play. For instance, children experiment at the water tray and explore filling and emptying different sized containers. The childminder uses probing questions effectively to encourage older children to think about their actions and the effects they are having on the materials they are using. She watches and patiently gives them time to put their thoughts into words. They explore quantity and measure as they describe the cups that are full or nearly full and say which one is heavier. They remain engaged for continued periods. The childminder skilfully prompts them to notice and discuss more concepts, such as items that float in the water.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Young children seek out the childminder when they feel tired, hungry or need reassurance. She instinctively reacts to their care needs, promoting a good level of well- being and helps them feel happy and settled. Children relish being active in the fresh air and spend considerable periods of time outside. The childminder ensures she stays close by children as they explore, reassuring and encouraging them, and reminding them on safe practices. The childminder manages children's behaviour effectively. She uses a calm and consistent approach and acts as a good role model. She helps children learn from an early age to share resources with others and to be respectful with the toys.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning given their starting points. They show determination and a positive attitude. Older babies show curiosity and are confident to explore independently. This includes those new to the provision who thrive on the close attention and support they receive from the childminder. Children's physical skills and co- ordination are developing well. For instance, they use one-handed tools with increasing accuracy, making marks with a variety of items. They climb, balance and negotiate small spaces as they crawl and explore moving in different ways.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY559870 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10110736 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 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 24 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Hucclecote, Gloucester. She works with her co-childminder, all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday and then on Friday from 8am to 1pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for children aged 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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Registers

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