Childminder in Shropshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 March 2015 28 February 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 regularly attends training, to improve her knowledge, understanding and practice.  Assessment of children's development is precise as the childminder knows and understands their learning well.  The childminder has a comprehensive and thorough knowledge of safeguarding procedures. As a result, she fully understands her role and responsibility in keeping children safe at all times.  Children benefit from continuity in their care and learning because the childminder develops effective partnerships with other settings they attend.  A good range of interactive, natural materials and sensory toys, is accessible and children love to explore and investigate these in their own time.  The written summary of the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years, is effectively shared with parents.  The childminder has effective strategies in place to manage children's behaviour. As a

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This provision is good

result, rules are clear and consistent and children know and understand right from wrong.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Opportunities are not fully embraced to enable children to further develop their mathematical skills, in particular, around size and shape.

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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

 develop children's mathematical skills further, for example, by creating more opportunities for them to learn about shape and size in a purposeful way.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises during the inspection and observed the outdoor play space.  The inspector observed children's activities in the lounge and kitchen.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living on the premises. She also looked at children's development records, registers of attendance, and policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Observations and assessments are precise and used effectively to plan meaningful activities for the children. This means that children are well supported in their learning. The childminder skilfully develops younger children's communication and social skills as she plays alongside them during activities. Children learn to share and take turns with toys, while the childminder repeats words to increase their vocabulary. Children learn about numbers as the childminder encourages them to count during routine activities. However, children's opportunity to see and use objects of different shape and size to further extend their mathematical skills, is less regular. The childminder has a good understanding of how to support children to develop the skills they will need for school. As a result, children are, for example, motivated to make independent choices in their play

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who attend. This is good

and competently dress themselves for outdoor activities.

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good

The childminder gathers important information from parents prior to their children attending. This helps the childminder to quickly settle the children into her care, as she is fully aware of their likes and dislikes. As a result, children are very confident and have a close bond with the childminder. Children enjoy daily outdoor play, this helps to support their overall health and well-being. They build on their physical skills as they climb, ride and bounce on the trampoline in the childminder's garden. Children learn about a healthy diet as they are provided with fresh fruit and home-cooked food at mealtimes. The childminder skilfully uses routine tasks to increase children's independence as, for example, they help set the table for snack time and pour their own drinks. Children are cared for in a safe and secure environment. The childminder completes risk assessments and conducts daily checks, which helps ensure children are kept safe.

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provision is good

The childminder regularly evaluates her practice and uses self-evaluation to consider areas for future development. Improvements to the recording and observation of children's progress have been introduced since the last inspection to drive improvement. This means that the educational programme consistently meets children's learning needs. The childminder is also committed to continuous professional development, having recently achieved an early years degree qualification. Children benefit from a complementary approach to their learning as the childminder has established strong links with the local schools and nursery. A good two-way communication process is in place between the childminder and parents. This ensures that parents are kept well informed of their child's daily activities and ongoing progress and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY279719 Local authority Shropshire Inspection number 861025 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 17

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Minsterley, Shropshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children. She has a childcare qualification at level 6.

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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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