Childminder in Worcestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 February 2015 18 November 2011

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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 childminder plans daily activities and experiences to extend children's learning through their own interests. Her careful observation and assessment of their development ensures she is able to accurately identify their learning needs.  Children are happy in the childminder's home where they have warm nurturing relationships that ensure they are confident, independent learners.  The childminder works effectively with parents. She gathers good information about children at admission and continues to exchange information, so that she can provide for their individual needs.  The childminder follows comprehensive policies and procedures to promote children's welfare. She uses effective risk assessments for all areas of the home and all outings. As a result, children are kept safe and secure at all times.  The childminder shows a thorough commitment to continually improving her service. She has effectively used all available support and training to develop her knowledge

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This provision is good

and skills. Consequently, she is able to ensure all children in her care make good progress in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not able to freely access outdoor play areas. As a result, younger children do not always have opportunities to explore and investigate in the natural environment.  The childminder does not always use a wide range of mathematical language. Consequently, children's understanding of mathematical concepts, is not consistently extended in all activities.

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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

 increase the opportunities for younger children to freely explore and investigate in the natural environment  strengthen the children's understanding of mathematical concepts in all activities, for example, by the use of a wider range of mathematical language.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at all areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector discussed 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 took account of the views of parents through questionnaires viewed at the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of the way children learn. She effectively monitors the children's development to ensure she knows them well and can identify their learning needs. Consequently, she successfully plans for the next steps in their learning and support them to make good progress in all areas, in preparation for school. Children's communication and language skills are successfully extended by the childminder who introduces a wide range of vocabulary at different activities. For example, children play with the train set and the childminder describes what they are doing and talks to them about how the trains move and the sounds they make. Children are beginning to learn to count in some activities. However, the childminder does not always talk to children about different sizes and shapes of resources to extend their understanding of a wide range of mathematical concepts.

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good

Children are happy and confident in this comfortable environment. The childminder develops warm and close relationships with the children, allowing her to sensitively support their growing independence. Children benefit from healthy diets because the childminder works with parents to ensure meals and snacks are well balanced. Children's physical development is well supported and they move confidently in the childminder's home. Older children have good opportunities to play, explore and discover on regular outings in the local area. However, younger children do not always have the same access to the outdoor play space. As a result, they are not as well supported to investigate and explore in the natural environment. Children's positive behaviour is effectively supported by the childminder's successful use of distraction to prevent them becoming upset and frustrated. The childminder uses her skills to build children's confidence and self-esteem,

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good

effectively supporting them to be emotionally ready for moving onto nursery or school.

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provision is good

The childminder has a clear understanding of the learning and welfare requirements for the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has very well-organised systems and all policies and procedures are in place to keep children safe and protected. Children play in a safe secure environment and they are carefully supported to learn how to manage their own safety. The childminder has developed secure systems to monitor children's learning and development and to effectively assess their progress. She builds strong relationships with parents and exchanges information on a daily basis. As a result, she is able to ensure she has a comprehensive understanding of children's current abilities and can support their learning both at home and in her setting. Parents comment that their children take part in a very wide range of activities and outings and they are delighted with the childminder's service.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY427234 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 955092 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Redditch. She operates all year round from Monday to Thursday, 7am to 5pm and on Friday from 7am to 12 noon, 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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