Childminder in Herefordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 January 2015 22 February 2010

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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 are well cared for in a safe environment. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to safeguard children. The childminder supports children, so they understand how to keep themselves safe. Children follow good hand-washing routines. They benefit from healthy snacks and regular drinks to promote their good health.  The childminder demonstrates a caring manner with the children and they form close attachments with her. Children grow in confidence and self-esteem as the childminder supports children to settle well and attend toddler groups.  The children make good progress in their learning and development as they enjoy a wealth of well-prepared and resourced activities and outings. Effective assessment and partnerships with parents ensures that the childminder knows the children well and effectively meets their changing needs.  The childminder is committed to providing a good-quality provision for children. She is

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This provision is good

well qualified and uses this knowledge to improve her teaching skills and provide a stimulating learning environment for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always plan activities to ensure they reflect children's individual styles of learning and needs.  Opportunities to promote children's language development through, for example, use of props, puppets and photographs are not fully maximised.

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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

 improve planned activities to ensure they more accurately reflect children's individual learning styles, in order to maximise children's learning potential  enhance the opportunities for children to extend their language development, for example, by considering the use of puppets, props and photographs to aid children's communication.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed teaching and learning activities in the whole of the ground floor environment.  The inspector looked at the policies, children's assessment records and planning 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 the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and her self-evaluation form.  The inspector took into account the views of children and parents included in their letters to the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has secure teaching skills and provides a good range of activities to enable children to make good progress in their learning and development across all areas of learning. Children develop good creative and imagination skills. They enjoy exploring stimulating resources, such as coloured rice and shiny balls in the sensory basket. Children develop their pincer grip as they pick up and feel the texture of the rice. However, planning of activities does not always reflect children's individual style of learning to ensure children get the most out of their play. Children are happy and relaxed as they freely choose resources to meet their interests and play nicely together, such as pushing around the dolls and buggies. The childminder is good at talking to children about what they are doing and repeating new words to promote their language development. She works well with parents to share information through discussion, detailed diaries and

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who attend. This is good

assessments to promote children's learning together. However, there is scope to extend the use of props, puppets and photographs to promote children's early language development.

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good

Children form positive relationships with the childminder and her family. The children are well behaved and respond well to the childminder's calm manner. Children are supported to share toys and be kind to one another. Children are encouraged to have good concentration, such as to sit and listen to stories or have a go at a jigsaw. These skills help prepare children for when they attend pre-school. Children benefit from healthy snacks and begin to learn why this is important. Children develop good self-care and independence skills as they help prepare snacks and feed themselves. Children benefit from regular trips to toddler groups to develop their social skills and confidence. The childminder works well with parents and health visitors if appropriate to ensure children's health needs are well met. Children develop good physical skills as they negotiate steps on the stairs and slides at the toddler groups and parks.

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provision is good

The childminder has undertaken a significant amount of training since the last inspection. As a result, children benefit from more support and child-led activities. The childminder meets the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and monitors her delivery of this through effective assessments. The childminder is well organised with appropriate routines and records in place to meet children's individual needs well. The childminder has good self-evaluation skills as she makes ongoing changes and has a clear plan for improvement. The childminder acts upon the advice of other providers and has a sound understanding of the importance of sharing information to support children's progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY392611 Local authority Herefordshire Inspection number 870877 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 February 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Hereford. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an appropriate qualification at level 6.

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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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