Childminder in Worcestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10/12/2014 04/02/2009

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder shows a high level of commitment to developing her knowledge and skills, which supports her high quality teaching methods.  The childminder has effectively used all available support to ensure she is able to provide a highly organised provision, which securely meets all legal requirements.  Children are nurtured and supported by the childminder who ensures their individual development needs are fully met.  The childminder works effectively with parents. She gathers good information for children at admission and continues to exchange information on a daily basis.  The childminder ensures children are safe and secure in her care through the use of well-written policies and procedures, and effective risk assessments for all areas of the home and all outings.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 There is room to strengthen the children's personal independence, for example, by supporting them to play a more significant role in preparing for snack.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are:  scheduled at least once in every inspection cycle – the current cycle ends on 31 July

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  scheduled at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the sitting room and dining room.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held ongoing discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and planning documentation.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all persons living in the home. She also looked at the provider's self-evaluation form and improvement plans.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers from information including children's records and questionnaires.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 1997 and is on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives in a house in Kidderminster with her husband and two adult children. The whole of the ground floor and the bathroom and spare bedroom on the first floor are used for childminding. There is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The family has nine lizards as pets. The childminder visits the shops and local park on a regular basis and collects children from the local schools. There are currently 14 children on roll, three of whom are in the early years age group. Children attend for a variety of sessions. The childminder cares for children who speak English as an additional language. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 strengthen the level of children's personal independence, for example, by supporting them to fully take part in preparing for snack.

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who attend

The childminder makes good use of training and support to ensure she has a clear understanding of child development and the way children learn. As a result, she has developed her knowledge and skills ensuring she provides a high quality of teaching. Children's learning and assessment records provide a clear picture of their progress and are fully accessible to parents. The records show that children are progressing well based on their starting points and that any gaps in learning are easily identified and addressed. The childminder plans and provides activities that support and extend all children's development and carefully prepare children for school or the next stage in their learning. Children's interest for learning is nurtured and supported by the well-resourced enabling environment she provides.

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who attend

The childminder makes good use of daily routines using her skills to provide challenges for children that extend their learning and development. The childminder's interactions with the children effectively support them to develop good language and communication skills. For example, at the craft activity, the childminder is supporting the children's language as they talk about what they need to make their snowman creations. Children who speak English as an additional language are particularly well supported as the childminder describes what they do and reshapes their language to support and extend their skills in spoken English. The children delight in making their snowmen and the childminder uses this activity to extend their mathematical understanding. For example, children are encouraged to name the shapes and sizes of the collage pieces, which they do with skill. The childminder enthusiastically praises the children's work and to supports them to think

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who attend

about how to stick the collage pieces on the card. Children are encouraged to write their own names on their work, which some do with great skill. The childminder extends the activity to support children's learning by encouraging the children to read a seasonal story about a snowman with her. The childminder encourages the children to challenge and extend themselves. For example, the children choose to complete puzzles and the childminder sensitively supports the older children to be confident to attempt a more difficult puzzle. The children are clearly delighted at their achievements.

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who attend

The childminder provides a well-organised enabling environment that is supported by the good planning of additional experiences and activities outside the home. This ensures that all areas of learning are promoted effectively. Children use the garden to practise their physical skills and to explore through play. Outdoor learning is extended well, and children collect natural resources in the park to use for art and craft activities, which supports their understanding of the wider world.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder gathers a good variety of information from parents before children start to support them to settle well and feel secure. This ensures that children's cultural, personal and emotional needs are identified and well planned for. Children are happy and confident and clearly feel at home. They have warm, nurturing relationships with the childminder that ensure they are able to make their needs known and express their ideas.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder uses routines effectively to support children to manage their own personal hygiene and to make choices for themselves. However, there is room to strengthen children's personal independence by involving them in the preparations for snack times, for example, by supporting children to clean the tables and encouraging them to pour their own drinks. The childminder provides a well-balanced, healthy diet for all children. She ensures they are offered foods, such as fruit and vegetables daily and provides drinks in children's own bottles throughout the day.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder joins in activities with another childminder to support children's growing social confidence in larger groups. Children behave very well because the childminder supports positive behaviour. She is calm and nurturing and in turn children develop caring attitudes. Children benefit from lots of praise for their achievements, which builds their self-esteem. Children have extensive opportunities to play in the fresh air in the childminder's own garden and on visits to the other childminder and the park. The children are developing an understanding of managing their own safety. The childminder explains to the children about taking care when they play and supports them to think about the safety of others.

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provision

The childminder shows a clear understanding of her responsibilities in meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is motivated and very well organised in ensuring all the required records are in place and the necessary systems are developed to keep children safe, protected and supported. She is fully aware of her responsibility to protect children and of potential indicators of abuse or neglect. She has a clearly documented policy and has updated her knowledge by attending training sessions to help her be clear about the local procedures for referrals. The childminder's risk assessments are comprehensive and include a detailed assessment for each outing she does with the children. She checks and records visitors to the home.

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provision

The childminder understands the learning and development requirements and she has developed secure systems to help her monitor children's learning and the progress they make. She is well motivated and continues to develop her knowledge and skills to ensure she is able to fully meet the children's needs. The childminder evaluates her practice well through monitoring activities and providing a well written self-evaluation form that accurately assess her strengths and areas for improvement. The childminder uses comprehensive questionnaires to seek feedback from both parents and children. She actively reflects upon what children enjoy and listens to them to ensure their needs and interests are met.

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provision

Children benefit from the strong partnerships with parents. The childminder works with each family to ensure children settle well. Children's learning records are regularly shared with parents who are encouraged to add comments. Parents have completed feedback sheets, which show how happy they are with both the care and learning experiences their children receive. Parents say they are very happy with routines and variety of activities children take part in. The childminder is aware of the importance of developing good relationships with local schools to support any children moving on from her care.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. We re-inspect nurseries and pre-schools judged as requires improvement within 12 months of the date of inspection. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or

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Grade Judgement Description

is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

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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Setting details

Unique reference number 204770 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 865267 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises, which are usually the childminder’s own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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