Beaumont Tracy

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 May 2015 26 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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder has secure knowledge and understanding of how to promote the learning and development of children.  The childminder builds good relationships with children, effectively promoting their personal, social and emotional development. Consequently, children are happy and settled.  The childminder has very good knowledge and understanding of appropriate safeguarding procedures. Child protection training is regularly updated, ensuring she is well informed about reporting procedures. As a result, children are protected from harm and abuse.  Parents are well informed of their child's achievements, as the childminder completes a detailed daily dairy. They effectively work together to ensure children's individual routines and care needs are met.  The childminder checks the quality of her provision well and strives for continuous improvement. She seeks the views of parents, children and other childminders to help

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This provision is good

her improve her provision and the outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The information that the childminder gathers before children start does not always include enough detail about children's current abilities and learning needs.  The childminder does not always use all opportunities to fully promote children's understanding of a healthy lifestyle.

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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

 obtain more information from parents when children first start, to identify more precisely what they already know and can do  increase opportunities for children to learn about the importance of a healthy diet, for example, by providing parents with information about the possible options for a healthy packed lunch.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications, and the suitability of all persons in the household aged over 16 years.  The inspector observed the childminder engaging with children in a range of learning activities.  The inspector looked at documentation, including a selection of policies and procedures, and the children's learning records.  The inspector looked at, and discussed, the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written references.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder's ability to teach children is good, as she clearly understands how children learn and develop. Consequently, children make good progress in their development and are well prepared for school, when the time comes. The childminder actively engages with children in their play, which means that they are motivated and enjoy the time spent with her. She positively encourages children's language skills by reading to them and engaging them in conversation throughout the day. The childminder uses play opportunities to promote children's mathematical development. For example, she allows children to explore and investigate different shapes and quantities during a planned activity with cereal. The childminder observes and records children's progress, and regularly shares this information with parents. She gathers important information about children's daily routines and care needs before they start. However, she does not always ask parents to provide

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who attend. This is good

details about what children already know and can do, to quickly and precisely establish children's starting points.

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good

Children are happy and secure in the childminder's welcoming, family home. They demonstrate good bonds with the childminder, as they confidently seek her out for cuddles and reassurance. For example, when children become tired, they approach the childminder for comfort and she responds in a warm and affectionate manner. Children's physical skills are promoted well as they have regular use of the childminder's garden, where they can explore and be active. However, the childminder does not use all opportunities to increase their knowledge and understanding about healthy lifestyles. For example, she does not give parents enough information about how to make lunchboxes healthy, so children are not always helped to learn about making healthy choices for themselves. Children behave well in the childminder's care. She offers gentle reminders and encourages them to share and take turns.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her legal responsibilities and the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She frequently meets with a group of childminders to share ideas and information. The childminder also works closely with other professionals, such as the local school, which means she knows how to complement children's learning. The childminder attends regular training to improve her knowledge and skills. As a result, outcomes for children are improved. She checks on all children's progress, so that she has a clear picture of their achievements. From this, gaps in children's learning are identified and acted upon, resulting in all children making good progress in their learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 204647 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 871085 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 21

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1997 and lives in Tenbury Wells. She operates all year round from 6.30am 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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