Childminder in Shropshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 January 2015 6 July 2010

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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 range of activities and experiences. These reflect children's interests and next steps in learning. As a result, children's development is good.  The childminder supports children's early writing skills effectively. They are able to make marks in soft dough and form recognisable letters, using a pen, correctly. This means they are developing good literacy and physical skills.  The childminder has effective partnerships with parents. She regularly shares information about children's progress to enable them to support their child's learning at home.  Children know the importance of a healthy lifestyle. They learn that fruit makes them 'big and strong' and the impact that exercise has on their bodies.  The childminder and her assistant are dedicated to improving their knowledge and skills. They attend regular training, and work with professionals, in order to develop

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This provision is good

their teaching and to meet the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.  Children are kept safe, which promotes their well-being. There are procedures in place to identify risks, and children are protected from possible abuse or neglect.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children prior warning of what will happen next, so that changes in routine are smooth and do not interrupt their learning.  The childminder does not extend children's understanding of how to take turns and share popular toys, to enable them to learn to settle simple disputes for themselves.

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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

 help children become more familiar with the daily routine, for example, by sharing with them the order of the day, to ensure daily transitions are smooth  provide greater support to help children manage their own behaviour and learn to take turns with others through, for instance, the introduction of electronic timers or sand timers.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder.  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.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written statements and compliments.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides interesting and challenging activities, which cover all seven areas of learning, and support children to make good progress in their learning. The environment is full of stimulating toys and resources, which children access independently from labelled storage. Children are excited to explore story sacks and enjoy using puppets to tell the story. For example, each child holds up their puppet as the character appears in the story. The childminder uses this time to introduce early words to young children, and extend older children's vocabulary. As a result, children are making good progress in their communication and language skills. The childminder works well with her assistant to adapt teaching to meet the needs of different children who attend. Younger children develop their creative skills as they play musical instruments to their favourite songs. Older children develop their physical skills as they use tools to make marks and create with soft

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who attend. This is good

dough. As a result, children sustain their interest and concentration in activities.

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good

The childminder provides a well-balanced routine. This takes into account mealtimes, and children's care needs, such as sleep time. However, children do not know the sequence of these daily events. This means they regularly ask what will happen and when. As a result, some children are not always prepared for changes that occur in the routine. Children have positive relationships with the childminder; they go to her for cuddles when they are feeling sad. Children are able to be active on a daily basis through physical games and regular walks outside. The childminder promotes a healthy diet through the food she provides. Children's social skills are enhanced by attending toddler groups with the childminder. This means they are confident. The childminder helps children to develop an understanding of their diverse community. For example, children explore different skin tones by using soft dough and pictures of faces. Children are generally well behaved.

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good

However, older children are not supported fully, to take turns independently. The childminder prepares children for school through, regular visits to local schools.

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provision is good

The childminder and her assistant know how to keep children safe. The childminder identifies all risks within her home, and encourages children to tidy up, to promote their safety. The childminder meets regularly with her assistant to monitor the quality of his practice. This means he has the relevant knowledge and skills, and is suitable to work with children. Parents comment that their child's 'progress and comfort has far exceeded their expectations'. The childminder uses the views of parents and children to evaluate her setting. This enables her to set challenging targets for improvement, and further develop her already good practice. Effective systems are in place to monitor the progress children make, and identify those who do not make the expected progress. The childminder knows how to work with other settings to promote children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY405007 Local authority Shropshire Inspection number 850619 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 17

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. She works with an assistant every day. The childminder holds an appropriate level 3 qualification. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday 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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