Vaughan, Jeanette

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 June 2015 23 February 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 Outstanding 1

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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

 Children are happy and they settle quickly because they build strong attachments to the childminder and her assistants who get to know them well.  Children are motivated and enthusiastic learners. They flourish in this well-laid-out and highly inviting environment where they can make independent choices about what they would like to do.  The childminder and her assistants have developed a family ethos that has a positive impact on the whole environment. Children play well together because of the routines and boundaries that are embedded into their everyday life.  All children are making good progress because the childminder works closely with parents and she has strong links with the other settings that they attend. These partnerships ensure continuity and consistency in children's care and education.  The childminder and her assistants understand the role that they play in ensuring that children are kept safe from harm. Safeguarding procedures are clear and are shared

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This provision is good

with parents.  Children have many opportunities to learn through play-based activities. The childminder and her assistants make regular and focused observations of children's achievements and they use this to effectively monitor their progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not focus her checking of assistants' practice on improving the quality of teaching to the highest level.  Older and more able children are not always given extended opportunities that fully promote and challenge their skills in literacy, so that they are always exceptionally well prepared in readiness for school.

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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

 improve assistants' teaching skills to the highest level by more regularly checking and reviewing their practice, to quickly identify where more training and mentoring can improve learning outcomes for children still further  challenge and extend older and more able children in their learning and understanding of letters and sounds, so that they are even better prepared for school.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children engaged in a range of learning activities, play and daily-care routines.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, two assistants and the children during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning and a range of other documentation.  The inspector looked at and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process.  The inspector and childminder carried out a joint observation of children and assistants during a planned activity.

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who attend. This is good

Children are making good progress because they are provided with a balanced educational programme. They continually access a wide range of activities, which match their differing learning styles. The childminder understands how children learn and provides opportunities based on her observations of what they know and can do. She monitors the progress that children are making by using suitable assessment procedures. She works closely with parents and gathers detailed information about children when they start. The childminder and assistants generally use questioning well. They encourage children to think for themselves and to express their own thoughts and ideas. On occasions, older or more able children do not always benefit from opportunities to practise and extend their understanding of letters and sounds. However, children are confident to interact with others and continued opportunities that foster their speaking and listening skills are

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who attend. This is good

provided. This means children are gaining key skills that prepare them in readiness for school.

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outstanding

Children's physical development is exceptionally well supported because they have continued access to an outdoor play environment. This area is well resourced and children happily move between the range of experiences on offer. Children are gaining an excellent knowledge and understanding about the world around them. This is because the childminder and her assistants use day-to-day events and routines to teach children about the world. Children expertly explain how to look after the chickens in the garden and are keen to feed and look after them. They also demonstrate that they understand how to keep themselves healthy by washing their hands before eating food. Children's emotional well-being is very well supported because of the warm and affectionate care that they receive. Consequently, new children settle quickly because they feel safe and nurtured.

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provision is good

The childminder demonstrates an excellent understanding of the legal requirements. All persons working with children have the required suitability checks in place. She keeps her training up to date. She has attended a paediatric first-aid course and safeguarding training, which help support her own professional development. She is part of a network of early years providers who work together to support each other. The childminder is fully aware of her responsibilities to develop the work of her assistants. She provides support, advice and guidance about how they can improve. This includes discussions when training needs are identified. However, she does not focus enough on improving teaching skills to the very highest levels. The childminder continually shares information with parents and seeks feedback from them about how she can improve her provision. Effective methods of self-evaluation help her to focus on continued areas for development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 205028 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 865294 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Hagley, Worcestershire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She works with two assistants. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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