Childminder in Worcestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 March 2015 13 October 2009

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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 childminder provides a good range of daily activities in her home and a wide range of outdoor learning experiences. Her knowledge of the children's individual development needs allows her to extend their learning through their own interests.  Children have warm, close relationships with the childminder and her assistant. Consequently, they are happy and well settled with growing levels of independence.  The childminder's secure partnerships with parents ensure she continues to exchange information to provide her with a clear picture of each child's needs.  The childminder keeps children safe and secure in her care. She has a range of well- implemented policies and procedures to ensure children are protected at all times.  The childminder works closely with parents and other professionals to ensure that the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are fully met.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make use of all opportunities to encourage children to build on their interest in writing. This is because writing materials are not always readily available during a variety of 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

 enhance children's interest in developing their early writing skills, for example, by providing writing materials at a wider variety of activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at all areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector observed the childminder and her assistant interacting with the children during a range of activities.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies and children's assessment records.  The inspector discussed the children's activities with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of the childminder and her assistant, and discussed the self-evaluation form.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in responses to questionnaires.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a clear knowledge of each child's individual development needs. Consequently, children enthusiastically engage in a range of activities that closely follow their own interests. For example, children read a pirate story with the childminder. This prompts them to talk about pirates in other stories and to delight in singing their favourite songs. The childminder and her assistant make good use of all their interactions with the children. For example, they use a wide range of vocabulary to successfully extend children's language skills and help them to gain an understanding of mathematical concepts. Children have extensive opportunities to learn about the natural world as they make lots of visits to the local farm, wildlife areas and forest school facilities. Children practise drawing and develop their early writing skills during some specific activities. However, the childminder does not provide writing materials at other times. This means

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who attend. This is good

that children cannot build on their interest in writing whenever they choose, during a wide range of activities. The childminder has very good links with the local school and ensures children are able to move confidently onto the next stage in their learning.

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good

Children are happy and well settled in this warm and nurturing environment. The childminder works well with parents to ensure children are provided with healthy and well- balanced meals and snacks. Children are carefully supported to gain good levels of independence in all areas. For example, children of all ages are encouraged to feed themselves at lunch time. The childminder's calm and sensitive use of good strategies effectively supports children's positive behaviour. Children's physical skills are very successfully promoted through lots of outdoor play. For example, children walk to school everyday and go on lots of visits to local outdoor-play spaces. Children benefit from the positive environment, which ensures they are secure in social skills and emotionally ready for moving onto school.

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provision is good

The childminder has appropriate policies and procedures to ensure children are safe and well protected in her care. She ensures that her assistant has a clear understanding of her policies and procedures and how to implement these. The childminder plans an effective training programme for herself and her assistant. As a result, they are able to continue to develop their knowledge and skills. Children's individual learning records show how well the childminder tracks their development. This ensures she is able to effectively identify any gaps in their learning and address them swiftly. As a result, children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are successfully supported. Parents benefit from good relationships with the childminder. She exchanges information through daily conversations and by providing summaries of children's progress. Parents comment that they are extremely happy with the learning experiences and that the childminder has the

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provision is good

highest possible professional standards.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 204565 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 871079 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1989 and lives in Droitwitch. She operates all year round from Monday to Friday 7.30am to 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant.

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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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