Childminder in Herefordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 August 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 has a good understanding of how children learn. She follows children's interests and guides them as they learn through play. This helps motivate and support children to make good progress.  Children are happy and have formed positive relationships with the childminder. They enjoy her cuddles, praise and consistent reassurance.  The childminder has a clear understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is confident of the procedures to follow in the event of a child protection concern and has attended recent training. She assesses risks in the setting and on outings to help to maintain children's safety.  The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment where children feel safe and secure. Toys and resources are displayed in low-level furniture that children can easily access themselves.  The childminder works closely with parents and the information they share on a daily

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This provision is good

basis helps to support children's well-being, learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always ask parents for more detailed initial information about their children's abilities and stages of learning.  Opportunities for children to develop their small-muscle skills and dexterity are not always readily available.

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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

 gather more detailed information from parents about children's learning and development when they first start, to provide a clearer understanding of their current abilities  provide more opportunities for children to develop their small-muscle skills and increase their dexterity and coordination.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection and observed play, teaching and learning opportunities.  The inspector looked at a selection of documentation, including children's information, certificates, policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability checks for all adults living in the household.  The inspector reviewed written comments from parents and took account of their views on the service provided by the childminder.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector toured the areas of the premises where childcare is provided.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder makes observations of children to capture their achievements and identify their next steps in learning. Teaching is good and the childminder uses a range of different teaching strategies. Children are given time to explore the resources themselves before the childminder sensitively extends their play. The childminder has good relationships with parents and she gains information about children's care needs during settling-in periods. However, this information is not always sufficient in detail to give the childminder more precise knowledge of all areas of children's prior learning and development. The childminder supports young children's communication and language skills well and children feel secure in attempting to talk. She gives praise and repeats what children say, verbally labelling objects throughout their play and introducing new vocabulary. The childminder supports children to make choices over their play and extends their learning through their

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who attend. This is good

interest. Young children develop good large-muscle skills and they are encouraged to handle large toys and equipment. However, children's small-muscle skills and dexterity are not always supported as well. They are not able to engage fully in extending their coordination in handling tools and objects as activities to promote these skills further are not so well planned for.

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good

The childminder interacts with children in a positive manner and at their level, providing them with lots of eye contact and positive reinforcement. This helps to support their self- esteem, confidence and emerging communication skills as it shows the children she values what they are doing. The childminder takes children out into the community and they spend time at local groups, which helps them socialise with their peers. The childminder is a positive role model and effectively supports young children in learning how to share and take turns. Children are learning about healthy lifestyles. They have opportunities to be active and engage in physical play both in the garden and while on outings to the park and soft-play centres. The childminder helps to promote children's emerging independence skills, which equips them well for their future learning.

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provision is good

The childminder holds an early years qualification which gives her good underpinning knowledge of child development. This has a positive impact on children's learning. The childminder effectively reflects upon her practice to support her with identifying areas for development and further training. She involves parents and the local childminding support network in her reflections and acts upon the feedback that she is given. The childminder has built effective partnerships with parents and communicates with them on a daily basis to share children's development and their next steps in learning. Parents are aware of how their child is progressing and how they can support their child's learning at home. Parents are complimentary about the childminder. They are happy with the care and teaching that she provides.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438123 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 807721 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Heaton Norris, Stockport. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare 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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