Childminder in Herefordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 August 2015 1 February 2010

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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

 Children thrive in this stimulating and welcoming environment. They make excellent progress in their learning, in readiness for school. This is because the childminder provides an extensive range of activities to develop children's curiosity and interest.  Children are totally included in this welcoming, family environment and the childminder is extremely dedicated to providing excellent childcare. Children's work and photographs are displayed alongside interactive displays that have developed from children's interests.  Partnerships with parents are very strong. They are fully involved in their children's learning. They regularly access their children's development records and are encouraged to comment on their children's progress. The childminder shares information with them on a daily basis. She provides ideas to encourage them to further support their children's learning at home.  Children are safe and secure in the childminder's care. Both the childminder and her

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This provision is outstanding

assistant have an excellent understanding of the possible signs of abuse. They are fully aware of the procedures to follow should they have a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder has implemented procedures to ensure the safety of her premises.  Children learn about healthy eating. They collect fruits and berries from the garden and when on walks, which they use to make crumbles and pies. The childminder provides children with healthy, home-cooked meals that they thoroughly enjoy.  Children are fully engaged in their play. They thoroughly enjoy making huts and dens with flexible poles and materials, such as nets and blankets. They develop their imaginations as they play games, such as pretending that they are in the jungle.  Children's literacy and communication skills are extremely well developed. They enjoy listening to stories. They recognise the name of the book from the picture on the cover.

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This provision is outstanding

They are able to finish familiar phrases and use puppets to help to tell the story.

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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

 provide younger children with more opportunities to access resources that depict positive images of people from different backgrounds and with differing abilities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed teaching practice and conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and held discussions with the childminder and her assistant throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at the documents available, including children's learning records, policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder, her assistant and other members of the household.

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who attend. This is outstanding

Children become totally engrossed in their play. For example, they spend long periods of time exploring textures during an activity involving messy play. The childminder and her assistant are confident to observe play and allow children time to forge relationships and develop ideas for themselves. The childminder knows every child extremely well. She knows their individual interests and capabilities. Children are involved in the planning process. The childminder seeks their views and uses them to plan fun activities to move children forward and enhance their learning. The childminder cleverly adapts activities to ensure that children of differing ages and abilities are able to learn from them. The childminder and her assistant skilfully extend children's learning by asking pertinent questions to encourage them to think. In-depth observations and assessments clearly show the excellent progress that children make in their learning. The childminder tracks

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who attend. This is outstanding

children's progress to ensure that the activities she provides meet each child's learning needs. Children are supported well in their move to school. Teachers visit the children in the childminder's home and children visit the school for special celebrations and activities. Extensive information is shared with the schools to ensure continuity in children's learning. The childminder adapts the routines of the day to mirror the expectations of a school day. For example, children sit quietly and listen for their names to be called from the register. Information is shared with other settings that children attend.

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outstanding

Children have forged excellent relationships with both the childminder and her assistant. They chat happily to them and involve them in their play. They obviously feel happy and secure in their care. Children benefit from spending time in the garden. The childminder uses the outdoor area as an extension to indoor learning. Children have been involved in planning the garden's design and making some of the resources. For example, they used real tools, such as hammers, nails and screws, to help the childminder to build the mud kitchen and other structures. Behaviour is good. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She teaches them to use good manners and to be kind and share with each other. The childminder teaches the children about other cultures and customs. However, although older children can access resources that portray positive images of different people's backgrounds and abilities, there are fewer resources available for

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provision is outstanding

The childminder is dedicated and passionate about her role. She is extremely motivated and committed to providing a high-quality learning experience for every child who attends. She works positively alongside her assistant. The childminder is highly qualified and the assistant is very experienced. They regularly attend additional training to further their knowledge. This has an extremely positive impact on children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY399089 Local authority Herefordshire Inspection number 860020 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 8 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 February 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives on the boarder between Shropshire and Herefordshire, in a rural location. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant. The childminder has a level 3 qualification in childcare.

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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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