Green, Kelly Diane

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 June 2015 26 July 2011

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 Teaching is of a consistently high standard. The childminder is well qualified and very knowledgeable about how children learn. Assessment arrangements are sharply focused to ensure all children make excellent progress. As a result, children are gaining the necessary skills to prepare them for school.  Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. Their needs are met exceptionally well and they thrive as a result of the childminder's emotional warmth.  The childminder has an excellent understanding of safeguarding. She regularly refreshes her knowledge by undertaking relevant courses. She uses her knowledge well to continually update her policies to ensure rigorous procedures are in place to protect children from harm.  Partnerships with parents and other settings children attend work exceptionally well. This ensures there is continuity in children's learning between home, pre-schools and

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This provision is outstanding

the childminder's setting.  The childminder makes robust evaluations of her practice to support continuous improvement. She has an excellent understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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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

 maximise opportunities for children to choose from the vast range of resources, for example, by introducing a catalogue of photographs of the available inventory.

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Inspection activities

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

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder completes accurate assessments of children's learning and uses these to plan exciting and inspiring activities for children to enjoy. As a result, children are enthusiastic learners and are developing the necessary skills to support them with their move to school. The childminder's interactions are excellent and she successfully engages with children during their play. Children have fun throughout the day. They participate in a range of planned activities that excite and engage them. For example, children squeal with delight as they take part in a fishing game. The childminder encourages them to use their nets to capture plastic bugs that she has hidden in a bucket of water. She ensures the playroom is bright and welcoming for children. Children's work is displayed, which promotes their self-esteem. Occasionally, children are not able to choose what they would like to do because some toys are stored out of sight. However, the childminder regularly

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who attend. This is outstanding

asks children what they would like to do next and frequently changes the toys on offer according to their requests.

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outstanding

Children thrive in this welcoming and friendly environment. They have developed extremely strong bonds with the childminder. Children are encouraged to build positive relationships with other children. They learn to understand the needs of others and know how to share and take turns. Children attend community groups and often go on outings to various places of interest. Consequently, children are extremely confident in different social situations. Children's health is promoted effectively. They are encouraged to spend as much time as possible outside, and all children are provided with nutritious, home- cooked meals. Gradual settling-in sessions are offered to new children and parents are invited to stay as long as they want to. This helps to ensure that children feel emotionally secure in the setting. Children's emotional well-being is exceptionally well assured because the childminder takes time to get to know them well. She offers children constant praise

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provision is outstanding

The childminder is fully committed to her own professional development. She shares relevant knowledge and skills gained during training with her assistants and co- childminder. Consequently, outcomes for children are superb. She robustly monitors the planning and teaching because she regularly assesses what children are learning. As a result, any gaps in learning can be identified and closed. Information is shared with parents in many ways. This ensures that they are able to continue with children's learning at home. The childminder implements highly effective systems for keeping records and thorough risk assessments help to protect children and provide them with a safe environment to explore. She receives excellent feedback from parents. They value how their children love attending and state that they feel confident about the level of care and education their children receive.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420674 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 852134 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 July 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Lower Broadheath, Worcester. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She works with a co-childminder and two assistants. She holds a relevant level 3 qualification.

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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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