Childminder in Shropshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 January 2015 6 March 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides a wide variety of learning opportunities that reflect the needs and interests of the children who attend. As a result, children's development is good.  Children are developing early writing skills. They are able to make marks using chalks outside, which they give meanings to. Therefore, children are supported to develop good literacy skills.  The childminder has good partnerships with a range of professionals. This supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities to make good progress from their starting points.  Children are encouraged to be independent. They access resources freely from well- labelled storage and set their own place at the table prior to mealtimes.  Children are well behaved. They follow the house rules, which are clearly displayed to remind children when they forget.  The childminder provides healthy and nutritious meals and ensures children take

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This provision is good

regular exercise. This means children's health is promoted effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet identified strategies to seek detailed information from all parents about their child's prior achievements and learning, in order to give an in-depth view of children's starting points.  The childminder has not strengthened the already good teaching of the assistants who work with her, in order to provide exceptional learning experiences for children.

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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

 strengthen the identification of children's starting points across all seven areas of learning, through seeking more information from parents about children's prior achievements  use the already effective supervision arrangements to provide more coaching and mentoring to assistants, to build on their already good teaching.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and in the front garden.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistants and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sought the views of parents through written evaluations.  The inspector looked at a sample of children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector checked the qualifications of the childminder and evidence of the suitability of all adults living and working on the premises.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder and parents have good two-way flow of information, regarding children's progress and next steps in their learning. This enables parents to extend their child's learning at home. However, she has not yet fully developed her partnerships with parents in order to seek detailed information of children's starting points, so she can effectively to build on their prior achievements. The childminder provides a good range of activities that meet the needs of all children who attend. Boys enjoy playing outside. They use a range of equipment to develop skills, such as pedalling, jumping and making marks. The childminder demonstrates to children how to refine these skills. For example, she shows them how to turn the pedals on the tricycle. As a result, children are making good progress in their physical skills. The childminder promotes children's communication well, including those who are unable to communicate verbally. She uses Makaton sign language

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who attend. This is good

to communicate with children and support their play. As a result, all children are skilful communicators.

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good

The childminder's home is safe and welcoming. Children have positive relationships with all adults. They enjoy praise for their achievements and reassurance when upset. Children have opportunities to take regular exercise in the garden and on regular walks in the local community. They know why keeping fit is important. Children are able to develop good social skills, due to the number of children who attend. They are confident and have a sense of belonging, which is promoted through displays of their work. Children develop a good understanding of the world in which they live. They celebrate different world events, such as Australia Day. They make didgeridoos, and learn how to play them by watching video clips on mobile computers. Children look forward to starting school. This is supported by regular trips to school to collect other children.

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provision is good

The childminder and her assistants know how to support children's learning and promote their safety. They have all received child protection training. They are, therefore, able to safeguard children appropriately. The childminder reviews risks within her home and involves children in helping to keep the environment safe and secure. The childminder meets with her assistants to review their teaching. She has provided a robust induction to ensure they understand how the setting works. However, she has not yet provided coaching and mentoring to all assistants, to build on their good teaching. As a result, not all teaching and learning is exceptional. The childminder monitors all aspects of her provision. She is able to identify how children learn, including how to promote boys learning outside. The childminder has made good progress since the last inspection. She has developed self-evaluation procedures to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the

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provision is good

setting. She uses the views of others to set challenging targets for the future. Parents comment, 'the childminding service is fantastic'.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY316932 Local authority Shropshire Inspection number 856821 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 18

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 6 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. The childminder operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder works with two assistants every day.

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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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