Childminder in Gloucestershire

Inspection date 16 July 2019 Previous inspection date 6 July 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 This caring childminder develops strong relationships with the children. They are happy, content and keen to explore in the warm and welcoming surroundings. n The childminder checks children's progress effectively. She uses accurate assessments of what children can do to plan appropriate next steps for their learning. All children make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder provides children with many opportunities to develop their personal and social skills. Children show good levels of confidence and respect for others. For example, young children take care they do nt accidently bump others when they help tidy the floor of toys for babies to move around safely. n The childminder has effective communication in place with parents. She regularly shares information with them about children's individual needs. She follows routines from home to help children and babies to feel welcome and comfortable. Parents

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This provision is good

comment on 'the immaculate care she provides' and 'how reassuring her experience is'. n The childminder has a positive attitude to improving her practice. For example, she regularly researches any issues and activities relating to her current children's needs. This helps her identify any possible changes she can make to improve outcomes for children. She has plans to complete the qualification at level 4 she has started. n At times, the childminder does not fully support children to explore opportunities to make marks and help them develop their early writing skills further. n The childminder misses opportunities to let children join in some routine tasks and choose their own resources, to help support their learning and independence further.

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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 make the most of opportunities to develop younger children's interest in using mark- making tools and resources to enhance their early writing skills n provide even more opportunities to encourage children to do more for themselves, develop independence and make choices about their play.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and her assistant with the children indoors and outdoors and looked at available resources. n The inspector took account of parents' views, along with written testimonials and questionnaires. n The inspector looked at children's information, attendance records and a sample of policies and procedures. n The inspector talked to children and had discussions with the childminder and assistant about leadership and management, safeguarding, and how they evaluate practice. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder evaluates the quality of the provision effectively. She has made several recent improvements, such as a new monthly analysis of children's progress for parents, to encourage them to become even more involved in their children's learning. She also gives a more-detailed information document to settings that her children also attend. She has a sound professional development programme for her new assistant including plans for supporting her to undertake a childcare qualification at level 2. The childminder has ensured her assistant has gained child protection and a paediatric first-aid certificate to help keep children safe. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have a clear understanding of how to keep children safe. They are aware of the signs and symptoms that might give cause for concern about a child's welfare, and they know how to report any concerns.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's learning and development. She supports children's mathematical development well. For instance, she models mathematical language during children's play and encourages them to discuss number, shape and positional language. Babies and toddlers learn to develop language well as they play flashcard games together and sing and chant rhymes. This supports children's growing communication skills. The childminder provides children with plenty of opportunities to strengthen their physical skills through varied experiences. She offers inspiring outdoor learning experiences. For example, children thoroughly enjoy the 'fairy garden', which helps support children's understanding of the world.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder forms strong bonds with children and provides constant reassurance and affection to promote their self-esteem. The home is safe and welcoming. Children behave well. The childminder is a very good role model to the children and her assistant and is consistently kind, patient and calm in her manner. The childminder uses daily routines, discussions and activities to promote children's physical well-being and their awareness of health and safety. She promotes regular exercise as children access the equipment available in the garden and enjoy walks in the local community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Overall, children make good progress and learn a range of skills that prepare them well for their future learning at playgroup or school. They develop confidence and generally useful skills, such as using cutlery and attempting to put on their own shoes to go outdoors. Children learn to persevere as they complete puzzles and work out how programmable toys work. Children play cooperatively and learn to share. They enjoy choosing books and frequently use them to increase their language skills and widen their vocabulary.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY465368 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10075505 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 6 July 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Cheltenham with her family. The childminder offers care throughout the year on Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm. She works with an assistant, who is her daughter. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. She receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged three and four years. Occasional overnight care can be arranged by prior arrangement.

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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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