Childminder in Gloucestershire

Inspection date 16 July 2019 Previous inspection date 4 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 Children build secure attachments with the childminder. She is kind and caring and very sensitive to their individual needs. This helps ensure children are happy and settled. n The childminder is a very positive role model and manages children's behaviour well. For example, she uses gentle reminders of expected behaviour. She notices when younger children are starting to manage their emotions and compliments them, which helps reinforce their positive behaviour. n The childminder organises the playroom well each day, with interesting and stimulating toys and activities that support children's needs and interests. Children make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder regularly seeks the views of parents, children and other professionals about the service she provides for the children. This enables her to make positive changes and continue to improve her practice further. n At times, the childminder is not as effective as she could be in supporting children to

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This provision is good

develop their own play and ideas. She sometimes jumps in too soon with an answer or suggestion without giving children enough time to think and express their own thoughts. n On occasions, the childminder misses opportunities to expand vocabulary to develop younger children's early communication skills.

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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 sure that children have sufficient time to complete self-chosen tasks before they are offered new ideas or suggestions n develop ways to communicate further with younger children, in particular, to help build their early vocabulary and communication skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and 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 had discussions with the childminder about leadership and management, safeguarding, and how she evaluates her practice. n The inspector invited the childminder to carry out a joint observation.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

This experienced childminder has a good knowledge of her responsibility to support children's learning, development and welfare. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. She knows the signs and symptoms to look out for and the correct procedure to follow if she has child protection concerns. The childminder meets with other professionals and carries out her own research to develop and extend her knowledge of current developments in good practice. For example, to improve outcomes for children, she introduced an online learning journal for parents to encourage them further to support their children's learning at home. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to broaden their knowledge and understanding of people and communities and their differences. For example, she makes good use of interesting events and plans visits in the local community. Parents speak highly of the 'home-from-home' environment

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is an enthusiastic and enjoyable teacher and there is a suitable balance of child-initiated and adult-led activities. The childminder plans activities well to support children's individual needs and next steps in their learning. For instance, she encourages younger children to learn to walk by arranging their favourite toys invitingly on low shelves in the playroom. The childminder role models mathematical language consistently as children play, such as counting and comparing the size and quantity of items. Children enjoy problem-solving as they attempt to fit pieces in a puzzle and press buttons on a programmable toy to create different sounds. The childminder supports children's imagination and creative skills well. For instance, she encourages children to mix colours as they explore finger painting on a small and large scale.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very happy and content in the childminder's care. She has a very kind and caring manner and recognises the uniqueness of each child. She finds out about children's likes and dislikes and babies' home care routines so that they always feel safe and secure. The childminder makes sure she vigilantly adheres to robust practices to ensure children's specific health needs are well managed. This promotes their safety, welfare and emotional well-being. The childminder is very effective in helping children to understand how to keep themselves healthy and safe. For example, children share in preparing nutritious snacks and meals, and learn to play safely in lively activities in her garden and the local community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children's emotional and social development enables them to move forward in their learning. They gain the key skills needed for their next development stage. Children learn to be kind and considerate, and develop a good understanding of how to share and take turns. Children and babies display good levels of confidence. They develop their independence skills and express their needs. Children develop their physical skills well. For example, they use a variety of tools as they learn to use a spoon, draw with felt-tip pens and begin to paint circles.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479362 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10076148 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 4 Date of previous inspection 4 February 2016

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The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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