Childminder in Worcestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 February 2015 17 December 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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 has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the requirements of the Childcare Register and she reflects on her practice which ensures the quality of provision improves.  All children make good progress in their learning and development which is well planned and supported; they take part in a wide range of interesting and stimulating activities.  Children enjoy their time and settle quickly to their play having strong attachments to the childminder and other children.  Children are generally well behaved and polite. The childminder uses good strategies to negotiate and develop children's social skills.  The childminder shares detailed information about the progress of children and works very closely with parents and carers to ensure that her practice is safe and inclusive.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently maximise opportunities for older children to think for themselves and encourage them to work out how to solve problems.

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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

 extend opportunities for older children to think for themselves, by asking them questions to enable them to work out how to solve problems.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed the improvements made since the last inspection with the childminder.  The inspector observed and spoke to children during play, snack and meal times indoors.  The inspector looked at children's assessment and weekly reports to parents and a range of other documentation including the risk assessment and self-evaluation documents.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to and written comments during the inspection.  The inspector reviewed a range of photographic and other material demonstrating how the learning and development programme for children is delivered through the organisation of the week.

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who attend. This is good

Teaching is good. The childminder has a good understanding of the prime and specific areas of learning, and has high expectations of children. Consequently, children develop the necessary skills to be ready to go to school. A rich environment of good quality, stimulating activities and resources encourages children to explore. The pace and organisation of the day is well organised, providing children with a good balance of free play and adult-led activities. All children make good progress in their learning. The childminder accurately identifies how to support children. However, the childminder does not consistently extend opportunities for older children to think for themselves and ask them questions to enable them to work out how to solve problems. Children are confident showing an inquisitive attitude to their learning and the wider world around them.

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good

Children are happy and have formed strong attachments to the childminder and other children at the setting. This provides a firm base to promote their personal, social and emotional development. Children settle well into the setting and look out for each other, asking when children are going to arrive. Younger children are comforted as parents depart and are settled quickly and calmly by the childminder. Children are developing their self-care skills and can change their own clothes when necessary. They learn to take care of their own personal needs without fuss and this helps to develop children’s independence skills. Children have many opportunities for physical and exploratory play, in outdoor areas and on interesting outings, benefitting from the learning, exercise and fresh air. They begin to appreciate the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. Children are learning to share. The childminder speaks to children in a respectful and calm manner which children

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good

copy, developing the same polite approach. As a result, children are thoughtful of others, well-mannered and feel a strong sense of pride and belonging.

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provision is good

Good systems are employed to ensure that the parents are kept well informed and the partnership with parents and carers is strong. Policies and communication documents demonstrate a commitment to the children’s wellbeing. The previous inaccuracies in records of children’s attendance have been addressed and new workable systems are in place. The risk assessment for outings ensures that supervision arrangements are secure. The childminder is well trained in safeguarding children and maintains up-to-date knowledge of matters relating to child protection. The self-evaluation of the service provided is continually reviewed and the childminder has reflected upon the concerns raised at the last inspection and acted promptly to address these. This includes the impact on the quality of service for all the children on applying the exception rule to having more than three children in the early years age range once a week. All children are provided

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provision is good

with challenging and enjoyable experiences to make the best possible progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 205071 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 1005463 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 6 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1983. She lives with her husband, in Kidderminster, Worcestershire. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding. The childminder operates from 7am to 6pm, for 50 weeks of the year. She is an active member of a local childminding group. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four- year old children.

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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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