Childminder in Shropshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 April 2015 6 May 2010

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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 has a good knowledge of child protection procedures. She understands how to report any concerns and is clearly aware of signs and symptoms that may indicate a concern with a child. The detailed safeguarding policies in place underpin this knowledge. This helps to protect children from harm.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements.  Effective risk assessments ensure that all hazards within the environment have been identified, minimised or removed so that children are safe.  The childminder effectively promotes children's confidence and self-esteem during play and interactions. As a result, children are developing good communication and language skills.  The childminder provides a flexible daily routine to meet the needs of all children, in particular, babies and younger children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always fully engage with other settings that children attend.  Children do not always have enough opportunities to learn about nature while outdoors.

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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

 explore strategies to strengthen links with other settings the children attend, so that regular information is shared, in order to enhance children's continued learning and development  enhance the way the garden is used and resourced to provide more opportunities for children to learn about nature, for example, by encouraging planting and growing to further understand where food comes from.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises and garden used for childminding.  The inspector looked at children's observation and assessment records.  The inspector observed children's activities in the conservatory.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualification and the suitability of all adults in the household.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder promotes a good range of activities across the seven areas of learning. A regular exchange of information on children's achievements with parents makes sure children's learning is supported at home. The childminder gathers information from routine observations of the children. Assessments of children's learning are accurate and the childminder uses these to plan their next steps. This ensures all children make good progress. For example, babies are given opportunity to feed themselves as they gradually share control of their food and drink. This prepares younger children well for the next stage in their learning. Children remain focused during activities as they replace the top on the pen demonstrating their problem-solving skills. In addition, the childminder is also sensitive to children's needs and interests. For example, she brings activities to an end when children begin to lose interest, by introducing different toys and resources.

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good

The childminder discusses children's needs with parents when they first start. As a result, she is able to ensure a high priority is given to children's well-being. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure the content of lunchboxes are healthy and nutritious. As a result, children begin to know and understand about healthy diets. The childminder constantly gives children praise for their efforts. This motivates children to behave well as they learn to apologise to others and to take responsibility for their actions. Children gain social skills and confidence as they benefit from regular trips to the local playgroups. This helps children to get ready for the move to nursery or school. The childminder promotes children's physical development through regular outdoor play and trips to the local park. The childminder is not using her garden to best effect, such as encouraging children to grow flowers or plant fruit and vegetables. Consequently, some opportunities for children

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good

to learn about nature and where food comes from are not being fully exploited.

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provision is good

Partnerships with parents are good because the childminder builds trusting relationships with them. Written feedback from parents indicates that children make good progress in their development. Parents and children enjoy attending the welcoming environment. However, the childminder does not fully engage with other settings children attend, to ensure continuity is fully promoted in all children's learning. There is a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage, resulting in the childminder effectively promoting children's learning and care. She evaluates her practice and maintains her professional development through attendance on training courses. This ensures she keeps her knowledge and understanding up to date. As a result, children's welfare is competently promoted. All recommendations from the last inspection are effectively addressed, resulting in an enhanced provision for children. The childminder

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provision is good

monitors children's progress closely and plans a wide range of interesting activities to motivate them to learn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 223727 Local authority Shropshire Inspection number 864302 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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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