Childminder in Shropshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 March 2015 22 January 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 range of well-planned activities. These cover all seven areas of learning and ensure children to make good progress in their learning.  Young children are developing good communication and language skills. They enjoy listening to action songs sung by the childminder and attempt to do the actions to the song.  The childminder keeps parents fully updated about their child's learning. She uses a computer program effectively to demonstrate children's achievements and next steps in learning. This enables parents to support their child's learning at home.  Children learn about the importance of a healthy diet. They enjoy healthy snacks and meals, which promotes their good health.  Children who speak English as an additional language are supported well by the childminder. She has labelled items in the environment in English and children's home language, to support their language recognition.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is committed to her own professional development. She is currently completing a degree, which is developing her understanding of child development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not focus enough on the different ways in which children learn. This means young children's interest in the activities is not always fully sustained.  Children who prefer to play and learn outdoors do not have the same access to an extensive range of good-quality learning experiences.

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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 the already good educational experiences provided, by reflecting further on the different ways in which children learn, to enhance younger children's active learning  enhance the outdoor environment, by offering high-quality learning experiences across all seven areas of learning, to more effectively support those children who prefer to play and learn outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a sample of children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector checked the qualifications of the childminder and evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the premises.  The inspector took account of the view of parents expressed through written comments.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder offers a range of learning experiences that reflect children's individual needs. Therefore, children's progress from their starting points is good. However, the childminder does not consider precisely the different ways in which children learn. This means younger children's concentration is not fully extended to promote their sustained engagement in activities. The indoor environment is extremely stimulating with a range of accessible toys that children can access independently. The childminder has created a range of low-level displays that promote children's sensory exploration. However, the outdoor environment is not as stimulating. Children who prefer to learn and play outside do not have access to the same range of learning experiences. Children's problem-solving skills are promoted well. The childminder hides objects for children to search for. She enhances children's curiosity and motivation to work out where the object has gone

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who attend. This is good

through questioning. The childminder and children show delight when the object is found. This means children understand objects still exist even when they cannot be seen.

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good

The childminder's home is safe and welcoming. The childminder offers a robust settling-in process for children and their families. This supports them in developing strong attachments. If children do not form a strong bond during this time, the childminder and parents discuss whether the setting is right for the child. This means all children who attend the setting are extremely settled and have excellent relationships with the childminder. The childminder takes children on regular walks and visits to the park to develop children's physical skills. There are a range of resources available that promote children's understanding of the wider world. Children are able to look at books that show the lives and customs of others. Young children are taught how to follow the behaviour rules. They are learning positive behaviour strategies, and respond to the guidance given by the childminder. Children go with the childminder to collections and drop offs at school,

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements and how to keep children safe. She completes regular risk assessments to ensure her home is suitable and all hazards are minimised. The childminder has attended child- protection training and knows how to protect children from abuse or neglect. Self- evaluation systems have been developed well. They demonstrate the strengths of the setting and the childminder knows how she is going to continually improve her practice. Parents' views are welcomed by the childminder and she regularly seeks their ideas of how to improve children's learning. The childminder is dedicated to keeping up to date with early years practice. She does this well through networking with early years professionals and through online research. This means she is able to implement changes of guidance, such as new guidelines for the identification of high-risk allergy foods.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY293368 Local authority Shropshire Inspection number 872924 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and personal holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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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