Childminder in Shropshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 May 2015 11 January 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 minimises hazards through effective risk assessments, to ensure children's safety, both indoors and outdoors.  Children are well behaved. They learn to take turns and share equipment as they develop positive relationships with each other.  The childminder is kind and caring. Children form strong emotional attachments with her. This means children's individual needs are well met and children feel secure and confident in her care.  Teaching is good because the childminder understands how to effectively promote children's learning, to enable them to achieve. As a result, children's progress is good, based on their starting points and capabilities.  The childminder continually enhances her practice. She regularly reviews her self- evaluation, and actively seeks the views of others to drive her provision forward.  Children's progress is regularly assessed and monitored. This means that all areas of

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This provision is good

learning are covered and the next steps in children's learning are highlighted.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Two-way sharing of information with parents is not yet fully maximised to ensure continuous and consistent support for children's learning.  There is room to build on the information gained from parents about children's starting points in their learning, when they first attend.

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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 the sharing of information further with parents, so that children's learning becomes seamless and their continuous progression is fully supported  build on the range of information gained from parents about what children already know and can do, when they first start, to enhance children's learning from the beginning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with 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 checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises, the childminder's qualifications and her self-evaluation.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She effectively supports them to be motivated and enthusiastic learners. Observations and assessments are carried out on a regular basis, to make sure the childminder has an accurate understanding of what children can do. As a result, children make good progress towards their next stage in learning, such as starting school. However, there is room to enhance the information gained from parents about children's starting points in their learning. Additional information from parents about the skills their children have at admission stage will further enhance their child's learning and development. The childminder is skilled at encouraging children to try new things. They are keen to choose their own activities and freely explore their surroundings, both indoors and outdoors. For example, children discover new experiences as they squeeze and handle jelly. Children enjoy familiar stories with the

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who attend. This is good

childminder. These come alive as she uses a story sack and props, so children are fully engaged in the story. This effectively fosters children's investigation and their skills in literacy.

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good

Flexible settling-in sessions are offered to parents. This allows children to quickly feel at ease and build on their self-esteem. Children's understanding about a healthy lifestyle is well promoted by the childminder. They are reminded to wash their hands at appropriate times during the day, as they learn about good hygiene practices. Children also benefit from daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise in the childminder's garden. Children's personal, social and emotional development are well fostered as they attend toddler groups and rhyme time at the local library. The childminder has good arrangements in place to keep children safe. She reminds children to use resources appropriately, such as not throwing sand and tidying away toys to prevent falls and trips.

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provision is good

The childminder demonstrates a secure drive to continually develop her practice. She accesses training to keep up to date with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Children's safety is effectively fostered because the childminder attends relevant safeguarding training. This means she knows what procedures to follow, should she have concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder links well with other settings. This supports the continuity of children's care and learning, and makes sure there is a smooth move between settings. Parents are happy with how the childminder cares for their children and say their children look forward to going to the childminder's home. As a result, the childminder has good partnerships with parents. However, seamless learning does not always take place between the childminder and parents. For example, information shared about children's progress and next steps is not always in depth

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY396408 Local authority Shropshire Inspection number 859791 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 January 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009. 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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