Childminder in Herefordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 January 2015 20 May 2009

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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

 The childminder plans an exciting range of activities and supports children to make good progress in their learning. As a result, children are happy, relaxed and enjoy a wealth of experiences.  Children are developing good literacy skills as the childminder skilfully introduces letters and sounds into children's play and activities. This prepares children well for starting school.  The childminder has good relationships with parents as she seeks their views and wishes. Children enjoy positive interactions with the childminder and each other.  Children have appropriate hygiene and self-care skills. They enjoy good opportunities for exercise. The childminder supports children to eat healthy food and they begin to learn to understand why this is important.  The childminder is committed to professional development and has completed a formal childcare qualification since her last inspection. As a result children benefit from the

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This provision is good

childminder's precise assessment and well-targeted activities to meet their learning needs.  Children are cared for in a safe home and they develop a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe. The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding to protect children from harm.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always adapt activities to fully engage babies and younger children during group activities.  The childminder does not always fully share the children's assessment records and planning ideas with parents to ensure they are fully involved in their child's learning.

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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

 adapt group activities to engage all children and ensure their individual needs are being well catered for at all times  improve further the working relationships with parents by fully sharing assessment records, 'learning journey' books and ideas for planning so that they can have a greater involvement in their child's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed learning activities in the lounge and kitchen.  The inspector looked at policies, children's records including their assessment documentation.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children when appropriate.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of the childminder and the self-evaluation form.  The inspector took into account the views of parents recorded on the childminder's questionnaires and letters.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides exciting activities to promote children's good progress in all areas of learning. Children enjoy exploring sensory boxes with small figures based on their favourite films to develop their imagination and language skills. The childminder has good teaching skills to encourage children to think about what is happening as they watch inquisitively their painted picture rise in the microwave. However, there are occasions when structured activities are not adapted to fully engage the younger children. The childminder gives each child attention to support their individual learning needs as she sings action rhymes and games while changing a baby's nappy. Books are easily accessible and the children enjoy time sitting with the childminder listening to stories. The childminder uses innovative ways to motivate and promote children's understanding of letters and sounds. For example, children draw letters in 'fairy dust' to develop literacy

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who attend. This is good

skills in preparation for starting for school.

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good

The childminder is friendly and provides a calm, welcoming environment with good quality toys. Resources are updated to ensure children are stimulated and help them to settle. The childminder has good relationships with the children, this supports their emotional well-being. Children are sociable and feel safe to talk about their interests and ideas. They are well behaved, polite and considerate as they share toys nicely. The childminder enthusiastically praises and encourages children to have a go; as a result, they are confident and proud. To promote healthy eating children make and eat fairy shaped sandwiches. Children are independent, with good personal care skills; this ensures they are well prepared for starting school. The childminder encourages children to think about how to keep safe, such as when they play with the balloons they need to ensure the floor is clear and safe. Music and movement activities and trips to the park promote children's

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and effectively meets children's care and learning needs. She has updated her knowledge of local safeguarding procedures. The childminder provides a well organised, safe home with appropriate resources, routines and record keeping to meet children's health needs. She works well with parents to ensure consistency of care. Updated and effective policies are shared with parents. The childminder completes precise assessments and 'learning journey' books which she regularly reviews to track and monitor children's progress. She has clear plans to extend their individual learning. However, this detailed information is not always consistently shared with all parents. The childminder is proactive to liaise with other providers. Children thrive as the childminder attends training and effectively self-evaluates her provision to make significant ongoing improvements to

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY381429 Local authority Herefordshire Inspection number 996426 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Hereford. She has links with local schools and pre-schools. The provision operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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