Childminder in Shropshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 June 2015 25 November 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 attends relevant safeguarding training. As a result, she knows what procedures to follow should she have any concerns about the welfare of a child in her care.  The childminder places a high priority on play and learning in the outdoor environment. All children explore the garden with enthusiasm and excitement.  Children make good progress. The childminder makes good use of observations and assessments to plan and provide a variety of activities.  Children are happy and settled. The childminder builds strong relationships with children, which helps to promote their personal, social and emotional development.  Children learn how to keep themselves safe by taking part in regular fire-evacuation procedures within the childminder's home.  The childminder consistently extends children's independence skills by allowing them to make choices about their play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not successfully obtaining all information from other settings that children attend.  The childminder does not fully gain all information from parents about their children's prior learning achievements when they start in her care.

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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

 strengthen ways to link with other settings children attend, so that two-way communication is in place, in order to enhance children's continued learning and development  plan for children's learning needs as soon as they start attending her setting by finding out from parents what children already know and can do.

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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 that are used for childminding.  The inspector looked at children's observation and assessment records.  The inspector observed children's activities, both indoors and outdoors.  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 is effective in planning activities that are challenging and interesting for children. This is due to her good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder completes accurate, detailed assessments of children and uses this information to identify the next steps in their learning. However, at the beginning of the placement she does not always find out from parents what children already know and can do. Children initiate their own play and make choices from the good variety of equipment that is available. They follow their interests and develop their early writing skills using the different resources available. Children develop their understanding of mathematics because they have regular opportunities to see and use numbers during routine activities, both indoors and outdoors.

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good

The childminder gathers some information from parents when children first start in her care. For example, she finds out about any allergies to ensure that their dietary requirements are fully met. Babies' routines are followed closely by the childminder to make sure that they settle quickly and smoothly into her setting. The childminder constantly talks to children throughout the day, giving them praise and promoting their confidence in their abilities. Children behave well and follow the rules in place as they listen carefully to the childminder's instructions. The childminder understands and meets children's personal-care routines. Children learn to wash their hands before meals and after messy play. Younger children's self-esteem and confidence is promoted well as they play with other children and meet other childminders in the local community. This helps them to increase their social skills and prepares them well for the next stage in their

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provision is good

The childminder uses her qualification to good effect and, as a result, children's learning and care are effectively promoted. She continuously develops her practice and maintains her professional development through regular attendance on training courses. Consequently, her knowledge and understanding is up to date and this impacts on her good practice. Partnerships with parents are good. Termly reports about children's achievements are shared, ensuring their learning is supported at home. Questionnaires indicate that parents are very happy with the service they receive. They particularly appreciate the information the childminder gives them. However, the childminder is not always successful in fully obtaining all information from other settings children attend. This means children's achievements elsewhere are not always known or built upon.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY411822 Local authority Shropshire Inspection number 851224 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 November 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Ludlow, Shropshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised qualification at level 3.

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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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