Childminder in Gloucestershire

Inspection date 16 July 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 are made to feel very welcome in the childminder's home and they develop strong attachments with her and her assistant. This helps to build children's confidence and self-esteem. The childminder and her assistant demonstrate a clear enjoyment of their time with the children. n The childminder carefully monitors, plans and supports children's individual learning. She is fully aware of how children learn and develop. All children make good progress. n The childminder provides a very well-organised and welcoming environment for children. For example, she labels toy boxes and provides a good range of resources which follow children's interests. This helps children to play independently and motivates them to learn. n The childminder is aware of the importance of developing her knowledge and skills. She also provides good support for her assistants in their professional development and training needs are met effectively. This helps to maintain the good-quality teaching.

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This provision is good

n The childminder and her assistants show a good commitment to making ongoing improvements to their practice. They regularly discuss and evaluate what they have done and make changes. Parents' views are gathered regularly and they contribute to any changes that may be made. Partnerships with parents are very good. Information they receive is detailed and regularly shared with them. n Overall, the childminder and her assistant support children's emerging language development well. However, sometimes, they use familiar versions of words, rather than teaching children the correct word. n Although the childminder and her assistant encourage children to wash their hands before they have a snack or lunch, children do not always wash their hands if they spontaneously eat again during the morning.

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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 consistency when modelling language, to help children learn to hear and use the correct versions of words n promote and help younger children to develop a deeper understanding about the importance of good personal hygiene practices.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed activities, and the childminder's and her assistant's interactions with the children. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder, assistant 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 account of the views of parents from information gathered by the childminder, and those 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 knowledge about how to safeguard children. She is confident about the signs, indicators, the procedures to follow, and is aware of who to contact should she have any child protection concerns about children in her care. The childminder and her assistant supervise children well as they play and move from inside to outside. The childminder monitors children's attendance well, which helps her to keep children safe. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder completes detailed effective supervision of her assistants. They complete training, such as a recent course on communication, which they say has been extremely useful in helping them support children's communication skills further. Parents' comments are very positive about the childminder and the care she provides. They speak about how well their children have progressed since attending the setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes observations and assessments to monitor children's learning. She and her assistants know the children well and meet their individual needs well. The childminder is very aware of children's next steps in learning and creates a range of resources to support their interests and provide challenges. For example, she recognises children are developing an interest in making marks, so has provided a chalkboard with chalks on the garden wall. She has also provided a water wall with jugs and spray bottles to encourage children to explore pouring, filling and spraying to help with their mathematical skills. The childminder supports children's emerging communication and language skills well, such as using sign language with younger children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate they feel comfortable and safe in the childminder's home. The childminder and her assistants know the children well and are quick to recognise when they need reassurance or comfort. Children are well behaved. The adults help children to understand about sharing, taking turns and being kind to their friends. They are good role models and use regular praise and encouragement as children achieve. This helps to support children's self-esteem and confidence in their ability to complete tasks. The childminder helps children understand about the importance of healthy lifestyles. She provides them with healthy snacks and meals. She encourages children to develop independence skills, such as helping children to pour their own drinks. Children have easy access to fresh air and exercise. For example, they are able to wander freely between the outside and inside spaces.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills, such as when they use writing materials, plant flowers and use spray bottles with water. Children enjoy looking at books and interacting with stories, which helps to support their literacy skills. The childminder prepares children well for the next stages in their learning and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY560649 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10113327 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in the Kingsway area of Quedgeley, Gloucester. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 5. The childminder employs two assistants, who work with her at different times during the week. She also uses her husband as an assistant, if required.

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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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