Childminder in Gloucestershire

Inspection date 11 July 2019 Previous inspection date 11 February 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 The childminder is very caring and nurtures children's well-being. She builds very close bonds with them and their families. Children settle quickly. n The childminder provides a welcoming and homely environment. She uses effective risk assessments in the home and on outings and helps children to understand how to stay safe. Children are very happy and well motivated to learn. n The quality of teaching is good. For example, the childminder uses communication techniques, such as commenting on what children are doing as they play, to promote their understanding of spoken language. All children make good progress from their initial starting points. n The childminder supports children's social and emotional skills particularly well. For example, children flourish when playing outside together as they learn to take turns using the slide and say 'sorry' when they accidentally bump into children excitedly

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This provision is good

playing in the ball pool. Children's behaviour is good. n The childminder is committed to the continuous improvement of her practice. For instance, she regularly attends training and networking opportunities with other childminders to share information and good practice ideas to help her improve children's outcomes. n Occasionally, the childminder misses chances to develop children's understanding of the importance of why they follow hygienic routines. n The childminder does not consistently make full use of assessments to help her plan as effectively as possible for the next steps in children's learning to ensure they make the best possible progress.

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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 more opportunities for children to learn about the importance of healthy lifestyles n make more precise use of assessments and knowledge of the children to guarantee that opportunities planned to support children's next steps are more fully matched to their abilities.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed activities and the quality of teaching throughout the setting. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children at appropriate times throughout the session. n The inspector invited the childminder to carry out a joint observation. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's development records, suitability checks and policies and procedures, such as safeguarding and risk assessment. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from written testimonials and feedback questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the safeguarding and child protection requirements. She is able to recognise potential signs of abuse and report any concerns to promote children's welfare. Effective self- evaluation enables the childminder to reflect on what is working well and to make an action plan for any areas to improve. For example, she has improved the way she collects information about children when they first start, by including a 'starter questionnaire' for parents to complete. Parents' comments are very positive about the service provided. For instance, they say the childminder shows genuine interest about children's development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is confident in her teaching of mathematics and literacy, promoting children's learning in these areas particularly well. For example, when young children listen to stories, the childminder counts items on the page and uses a wide range of mathematical language such as 'huge', 'long', 'tiny' and 'matching'. This helps children learn new words and their vocabulary increases. When children tidy up, she extends them further by asking them questions about the size and colour of the toys they put away. The childminder teaches several specific words, phrases and songs to help extend children's vocabulary, which children relish and have fun using in lively reading and singing times.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a good understanding of children's individual needs. She gathers detailed information from parents when children first join and uses this well to support and settle children. Children have several visits to the childminder's house before they start to attend. The childminder provides a good range of opportunities for children to learn about their emotions and develop awareness of the views and opinions of others, such as through displays, books about feelings and discussions about moods. This helps children to fully respect and value each other's uniqueness. The childminder makes very good use of her garden and the local environment to support children's learning, physical skills and well-being. For example, she helps children understand about caring for living things as they work out how to manipulate seed pellets and bird food into bird feeders. They learn how to climb safely up wooden apparatus to watch the birds and the

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills they need for future learning and school. They explore their environment with confidence. Younger children begin to develop their early writing skills as they use a range of tools, such as different sized chalks when making marks on wooden decking. Children successfully learn to solve problems as they play. For instance, they compare the size of balls and investigate which one travels fastest down plastic tubing into a ball pool. Younger children choose books to read independently and learn to count as they work out how many cups are needed at snack time.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477096 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10075916 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 11 February 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Wanswell, in Berkeley, Gloucestershire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. 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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