Childminder in Worcestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 February 2015 28 October 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder extensively promotes children's individual learning through her highly detailed assessments of their development needs. She provides exciting daily activities and experiences to effectively extend children's learning through their own interests.  Children are exceptionally well settled in the warm nurturing environment. They confidently choose from a wide range of resources that are thoughtfully stored to allow them safe access.  The childminder builds very strong relationships with parents. She gathers detailed information about children at admission and continues to exchange information to ensure she is fully meeting children's development needs.  The childminder's excellent systems and precisely implemented policies and procedures support her to keep children safe and secure in her care. She makes effective use of risk assessments for all areas of the home used for childminding and keeps children

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This provision is outstanding

safe on all outings, by considering and minimising any identified hazards.  The childminder has vey effectively used all available support and training to fully develop her knowledge and skills. This has enabled her to provide a highly organised provision, which securely meets all legal requirements.

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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

 enhance the children's already extensive personal independence, for example, by supporting them to prepare their own snack.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at all areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children at a range of activities.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector discussed the children's learning at a focused activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of the childminder and the self-evaluation form.  The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views from written comments on questionnaires.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder has a clear and exceptionally in-depth knowledge of each child's learning and development needs. Children engage in an extensive range of interesting and stimulating activities and experiences. The childminder expertly uses the children's interests to skilfully extend their learning. For example, the children are showing an interest in the natural world. The childminder has provided an interactive interest board that shows the lifecycle of frogs. She talks to the children about the different stages of from tadpole to frog. She introduces new words and supports them to discover things for themselves, through investigating the resources. To further extend children's learning, the childminder suggests an outing to see if they can find some frogs. The long periods of free playtime allow children to enthusiastically explore and experiment. Children successfully gain a superb range of skills and knowledge to support them as they move on to school,

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who attend. This is outstanding

as a result of such well planned activities and experiences.

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outstanding

The childminder's skill and sensitivity means that she provides a remarkably warm and genuinely nurturing environment. As a result, children are extremely well settled and happy in her care. Children's positive behaviour is very effectively supported by the childminder's use of clear guidelines and highly suitable strategies. Children's physical skills are thoroughly extended through regular play in the garden and on interesting and exciting outdoor visits. Children's personal independence is very well supported, although the childminder occasionally misses chances to fully extend this. For example, children do not always take part in preparing their own snacks. The childminder's extensive use of praise and encouragement ensures children build high levels of confidence and self- esteem, supporting them to be emotionally secure and ready for changes, such as moving on to school.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder has an extremely secure understanding of how to safeguard and protect children. She has comprehensive procedures and extensive risk assessments to keep children safe at all times. Children are beginning to learn how to manage their own safety and the childminder talks to them about taking care of each other as they move around the play space. Children's learning and development is closely monitored through detailed individual learning records that accurately track their progress. The childminder ensures both she and her assistants make excellent use of training opportunities. They regularly access training to continually improve their skills and practice. The childminder has completed a self-evaluation form, which clearly shows her extensive commitment to the ongoing improvement of her provision. Parents benefit from excellent relationships with the childminder. They receive plenty of information about their children's progress and

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provision is outstanding

make glowing comments about the childminder's service, indicating their immense satisfaction with the care their children receive.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY273924 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 860859 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 18

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Worcester. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3 and both she and one of her assistants hold Early Years Professional status. The childminder provides funded, early education for two-, three- and four year-olds.

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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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