Childminder, Out-of school day care in Worcestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 March 2015 6 October 2008

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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 has a very good knowledge of how children learn and they make good progress in their development.  Children are kept safe because the childminder has effective safeguarding procedures in place and fully understands her responsibilities in protecting them from harm. She completes comprehensive risk assessments to ensure risks are identified and minimised.  Children benefit from the effective partnerships that exist between the childminder and their parents. This ensures children's individual routines and specific needs are monitored closely.  The childminder monitors and evaluates her childminding practice effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet thought of all ways to regularly share children's next steps and get parents more involved with their children's learning and development at home.  The childminder does not always consider ways of allowing older children to access the garden area when babies are present.

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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

 extend partnership working with parents, so that there is a more effective method of sharing information about children's next steps, in order to support learning at home  develop ways of allowing older children to access the outdoor environment more regularly to enable them to develop their physical skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaging with children in a range of learning activities.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and engaged with children during the inspection.  The inspector looked at documentation, including a selection of policies and procedures and the children's learning records. She also checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of all persons in the household aged over 16 years.  The inspector looked at and discussed the childminder's improvement plans and self- evaluation form.

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who attend. This is good

Children make good progress in their learning and development because the childminder uses her knowledge well to observe, teach and effectively plan for all children's learning needs. Children have access to a wide range of toys and resources, which help to develop their independence. They are engaged and motivated during activities, showing their delight as they squeal and giggle during singing and music sessions led by the childminder. The childminder seeks relevant information from parents regarding children's starting points. She speaks to them before children start attending, asking about each child's likes and interests. As a result, children settle quickly into her home because she can provide activities that are of interest to them. However, the childminder does not always share information with parents about children's identified next steps in their learning and development. As a result, parents are not able to fully support their children's

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who attend. This is good

learning at home. The childminder uses effective strategies to support children who speak English as an additional language. For example, she uses good teaching methods, such as, the use of pictures, key words in their home language and simple instructions.

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good

Children have formed strong attachments with the childminder and have a good sense of emotional well-being. The childminder offers a gradual settling-in process, which supports children and families extremely well. Children are happy and confident in the childminders care. Babies demonstrate good bonds with the childminder as they readily seek her out for cuddles and comfort when necessary. Children's positive behaviour is effectively supported by the childminder's calm, sensitive approach. Children are supported to learn the importance of good hygiene routines as they are encouraged to wash their hands at appropriate times during the day. Children's health is supported as the childminder provides healthy snacks throughout the day. However, older children sometimes have fewer opportunities to play, learn and be physically active outside, in order to build further on their overall good health and physical skills.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She effectively monitors the planning and teaching because she regularly assesses what children are learning. As a result, any gaps in learning can be identified and closed. This means children are gaining the necessary skills to support them in their future learning at school. The childminder has developed effective relationships with other settings, including local pre-schools and the primary school. This helps to promote continuity of children's care and learning between different environments. The childminder takes positive steps to enhance her knowledge and undertake training. She regularly meets with other childminders and keeps up to date with recent guidance and new initiatives.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY301661 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 873024 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 6 October 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Worcester. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a qualification at level 3. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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