Childminder in Shropshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 January 2015 8 September 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 Children have free access to a wide range of well-organised toys and resources to help support their independence.  The childminder has a strong working relationship with parents and carers. Questionnaires are used to take into account their views and comments on ways to improve.  The childminder provides a good variety of role-play resources which help children to develop their imagination.  The childminder prepares children emotionally for new changes, such as starting school, through discussion and visits. This helps make the move as relaxed and happy as possible.  Children are developing healthy lifestyles as they enjoy healthy and nutritious snacks and meals to promote their good health.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always maximise the use of the outdoor area to further extend and enhance children's learning experiences, particularly around shapes and numbers.  The childminder does not always fully enhance older children's early literacy skills by providing further opportunities for them to recognise letters and see their name in print.

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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

 enhance older children's literacy development, for example, by providing more opportunities for them to recognise letters and see their names in print  increase opportunities for children to continue learning mathematics when playing outdoors, for example, through the use of more number and shape activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises and garden used for childminding.  The inspector looked at children's observation and assessment records.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of all members of the household, the childminder's and assistant's qualifications and self-evaluation.

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who attend. This is good

Children are provided with a variety of interesting and challenging experiences by the childminder who has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. The childminder knows the children well, and evaluates activities so that she can move children on to their next steps in learning. However, older children do not always have the opportunity to recognise letters and see their name in print. As a result, they are not always fully supported by the childminder to extend their learning around their literacy skills. Parents receive regular information about their child's learning and activities. For example, daily diaries and termly summaries of their child's progress helps to keep parents up to date and involved in their child's learning. The childminder effectively supports children's progress in communication and language. She uses stimulating props, such as a story sack, to motivate and interest children in familiar stories

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who attend. This is good

that also help them to extend their language skills.

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good

Children are happy and confident within the childminder's home. They establish strong bonds and attachments with her and her assistant as they enjoy cuddles and join in games and activities together. This helps support children's confidence and self-esteem. Children's individual needs are met well as the childminder ensures that she takes into account information from parents about their child's dietary requirements and care needs. The childminder effectively supports children's physical development as they have good opportunities to enjoy fresh air and exercise on a daily basis. However, she does not always fully support children in extending their learning of numbers and shapes, particularly for those children who prefer outdoor activities. The childminder manages behaviour effectively with the use of explanation, distraction and positive reinforcement. As a result, children learn to share, take turns and consider the needs of others.

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provision is good

Children's welfare and safeguarding is well addressed by the childminder. She is aware of her responsibilities with regard to protecting children from abuse and neglect, and knows who to refer concerns to should she have any concerns over a child in her care. Necessary checks for family members and the assistant have been completed and the childminder ensures that children are never left unsupervised with a person who has not been vetted. All required documentation is kept up to date and in good order to ensure the safe and efficient operation of her provision. Risk assessments are reviewed regularly to ensure that hazards are removed or minimised to keep children safe. The childminder successfully monitors the educational programmes to ensure that children make good progress. All actions raised at the previous inspection have been fully addressed, and the childminder strives to improve her practice and keep up to date with training. Effective supervision and

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provision is good

monitoring processes are in place for both the assistant and childminder to strengthen and support the quality of their teaching further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417064 Local authority Shropshire Inspection number 879912 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010. She lives with her husband and one child on a working farm in Shropshire. The childminder works with a joint childminder at her home. She also occasionally works with an assistant. She collects children from the local schools and pre-schools. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Tuesday to Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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