Childminder in Worcestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 June 2015 7 September 2011

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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. Children benefit from a broad range of activities that they engage with both indoors and outside. Consequently, children make good progress in their learning and development.  Children are happy and settled with the childminder because she has a calm, sensitive and caring approach. This means that children feel happy and emotionally secure.  The childminder has a very good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures. She is confident about how to follow these in the event of any concerns about children in her care. As a result, children are protected from harm.  The childminder is highly qualified and continues to seek additional training to build on her current knowledge and skills. This has a positive impact on the outcomes for children.  The childminder actively joins in with children's play. Children have a good relationship with the childminder and form friendships with each other as they are shown how to

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always encourage staff at other settings to share information about children's achievements, to promote a fully consistent approach to their learning.  The childminder does not consistently share children's next steps in learning with parents to enable them to be more involved with their child's learning and development.

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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 arrangements for sharing information with other settings some children attend, to fully complement children's learning and development  build on the already good communication with parents, so that there are more opportunities to share children's next steps, in order to support learning at home.

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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 the 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.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder understands how children learn through play. She provides a wide range of interesting and challenging experiences that match children's individual interests. As a result, children are acquiring the necessary skills to help prepare them for their later move to school. Children are actively involved in the decisions about the activities they wish to take part in. Fun and laughter is a regular feature of the children's day. For example, children squeal with delight as they attempt to catch bubbles in the childminder's garden. The childminder uses lots of positive praise and encouragement which promotes children's self-esteem. She gathers important information from parents regarding children's likes and dislikes. This information is used effectively to support their move into her care. The childminder has good links with parents and uses daily diaries and verbal feedback to keep them informed about their child's day. However, the childminder is yet to establish ways

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who attend. This is good

of consistently sharing children's identified next steps with parents. This means that parents are not always able to continue with their children's learning at home.

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good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming family home. Children demonstrate that they feel secure and comfortable in her care. They confidently ask the childminder for different toys that they know are available. The childminder responds warmly to children's individual needs. For example, she cuddles them when they are upset or tired and she participates in their play. This boosts children's emotional well-being and encourages strong bonds with the childminder. The childminder encourages children to gain independence in their self-care. She reminds children of the importance of handwashing routines after toileting or before eating. Children's physical skills are promoted well. The garden is a regular feature of their day where children have opportunities to climb, balance and be physically active. Children behave well, because the childminder offers appropriate and calm reminders. As a result, children learn to share and take turns.

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provision is good

The childminder demonstrates an excellent understanding of the legal requirements. She ensures all required records are maintained, and shares her policies and procedures with parents. The childminder reflects well on her practice and regularly seeks the views of parents and children. The childminder's home is safe and secure and she supervises them well. There is an effective system in place to monitor and assess children's learning and development. Consequently, the childminder is able to react to any identified gaps in learning. However, the childminder does not work closely enough with other early years settings that some children attend. She does not obtain enough information from staff at the different provisions to ensure that children receive consistent and complementary experiences across all settings.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY359378 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 863593 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Droitwich. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Primary Education.

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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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