Childminder in Worcestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 February 2015 4 July 2012

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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 settled, happy and well cared for. The childminder knows each child well, understands their individual routines and ensures their care practices are followed. As a result, children form good relationships with the childminder and demonstrate high levels of emotional security and confidence.  Children make good progress in their learning and development. This is because the childminder understands the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder challenges children in their play and follows their interests when planning activities.  The childminder effectively reflects on her practice. She continues to attend training courses, which impacts positively on teaching and learning. The childminder has a strong drive to continually improve her service for children and parents.  Parents are very happy with the care their children receive. This is because the childminder spends time getting to know each family well and fully includes parents in

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This provision is good

their child's learning.  Children are safeguarded well because the childminder has a thorough knowledge of how to protect children from harm. She regularly updates her safeguarding knowledge and has detailed policies and procedures, which underpin her good practice.  The childminder works in close partnership with other settings children attend to support their learning and development. As a result, there is good continuity in care and children receive the support they need to develop and learn.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully explored all opportunities to promote and support children's growing interest in and recognition of words and numbers.

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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

 support further children's growing interest in and recognition of words and numbers, for example, by extending opportunities for children to access written letters and numerals when playing in the garden.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the living room, the playroom and the outdoor area.  The inspector talked to the childminder, her co-childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector sampled children's observations, planning and assessment records.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability, qualifications, risk assessments, policies, procedures and the childminder's self-evaluation document.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through their written responses to the childminder's questionnaires.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has good knowledge of how children learn. She uses this knowledge to develop planning that reflects their interests and capabilities. As a result, children are eager to take part in activities and develop the skills required in readiness for school. Children enjoy a story about a caterpillar and have great fun following the story using props. The childminder uses good quality teaching strategies to support children's critical thinking. She asks questions and encourages children to make predictions. Additionally, children are supported to develop their counting skills, knowledge of colours and understanding of shapes. The childminder's dedicated playroom is labelled well to encourage children's interest in words and numbers. However, there are fewer opportunities during outdoor play. For example, children enjoy the well-resourced garden. However, when mark making with large chalks they are not supported with images of

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who attend. This is good

words and numbers for them to relate their marks and early writing to. The childminder tracks children's progress regularly and closes any emerging gaps in their learning quickly. Consequently, all children flourish in this stimulating and child-focussed setting.

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good

Children thoroughly enjoy spending time with the childminder and her co-childminder because they are warm and caring. The childminder supports children's emotional and physical well-being as she knows the children well. She ensures she follows children's individual routines and meets their needs. For example, she has recently updated her knowledge on allergies and allergens within food. As a result, she follows children's dietary requirements and provides nutritious meals and snacks for all children. The childminder and children sit together at snack times and prepare their own snacks of bananas and dried fruits. With support from the childminder they make smiley faces on their biscuits, which they eagerly show their friends and eat up. In addition, children exercise daily and are learning how to put on their own hats and coats before going outdoors. Children develop good physical skills and an understanding of managing risk. The childminder

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good

encourages children to climb on apparatus in the garden and negotiate space safely.

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provision is good

The childminder works very effectively with parents and seeks their views and opinions to ensure she is providing a good level of service to each family. Parents speak highly of the childminder and her co-childminder. They feel that they care for children in a professional manner and provide stimulating and fun activities. The childminder monitors the educational programmes well, providing children with a wide variety of learning opportunities. The childminder has addressed the recommendations from her last inspection. This includes enhancing partnership working with other settings and developing opportunities for children to independently access resources. The childminder is working towards a degree in childcare. She uses her knowledge and skills to ensure a good quality childcare provision for children and their families.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY434673 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 870501 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 20

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in the Fairweather Green area of Bradford. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with her husband, who is also a registered childminder. She holds a recognised childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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