Childminder in Worcestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 February 2015 12 June 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

 The quality of teaching is good. The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how to promote the learning and development of children.  Children make good progress in their learning and development because the childminder organises a broad range of activities for children to take part in. The childminder joins in their play and engages them in conversations to promote their communication and language skills.  Children behave well as they share and take turns. They develop growing friendships as they play harmoniously together.  The childminder organises resources so that children can make decisions about what they want to play with and be independent.  Partnership with parents is strong. Parents speak very positively about the provision and the progress children make in their learning. They comment that the childminder has a caring manner and goes the extra mile. Children say the childminder is 'the best'.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is clear about the importance of working with other agencies and professionals to ensure all children achieve well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the best possible use of opportunities to swiftly identify and rigorously target any emerging gaps in children's learning to maximise their progress.  There is room to further enhance partnership working through discussions with the local school, so that children's learning is further complemented and planned for in the setting.

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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

 refine the quality of assessments to more rigorously track children's progress within each of the aspects of the areas of learning so that the information gained can be used even more effectively to inform planning  enhance partnership working with local schools, so that children's learning is further complemented.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's policies, self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of members of the household.  The inspector had a tour of the premises and viewed the range of equipment and toys.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written references.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder demonstrates, through his good teaching, that he has a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn and progress. Children settle quickly and become very confident as the childminder gathers information from parents about their interests and abilities using the All about me profile. This enables him to provide resources that reflect children's interests when they start with him. The childminder observes and records children progress. However, he does not always make the best possible use of assessments to track children's achievements, within each of the aspects of the areas of learning. The childminder demonstrates he is committed to developing children's skills, attitudes and dispositions. Therefore, they are generally well prepared for the next stage in their learning and school. Children have fun at the childminders home, after the rigor of their school day and are well occupied. The childminder successfully fosters children's

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who attend. This is good

interest in books by providing a quiet, comfortable book area where children read and share stories. Children take turns on the games consoles, eager to play with their friends or use their imagination as they play at being teachers. Creative activity is a favourite of the children and they draw, colour pictures and make models with bricks.

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good

Children come into the childminders home happily at the end of the school day. They have good relationships with the childminder, his family and each other and there is a friendly atmosphere. The childminder is calm and consistent in his approach. He reminds children of the rules regularly and, as a result, children remember not to run inside and know the emergency escape plan. This also helps children learn to recognise risks and how to keep themselves safe. The childminder promotes children's good health effectively. Children manage their own personal care needs when they wash their hands before they eat. They benefit from varied teatime snacks and enjoyed choosing the contents of their sandwiches. Fresh fruit and salad vegetables are served with every meal and all children are encouraged to try these.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to implement the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. His systems for evaluating his practice are developing well and he monitors his own professional development and accesses relevant training to improve his knowledge and skills. The childminder has developed relationships with the other settings children attend, including the local primary school. However, he has yet to fully extend these partnerships in order to discuss children's individual learning in further detail. Children are kept safe and secure. The childminder ensures his premises are hazard free, and he clearly understands the safeguarding procedures to follow if he has any concerns regarding children's safety and welfare.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY429395 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 1003260 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 June 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire. He operates term time only from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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