Kelly, Louise

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 September 2015 14 July 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder is committed to the continuous improvement of her provision. She has completed a formal childcare qualification since her last inspection, which has had a positive impact on children's learning experiences. The childminder identifies training courses and attends local groups to enhance her skills and knowledge.  The quality of teaching is strong. The childminder has a secure knowledge of each child's learning and development needs. She uses this to identify and plan for children's next stages of learning.  Children enjoy playing with a wide range of good quality toys. The childminder organises the environment to ensure that children have access to activities and experiences that support their play, learning and imagination.  Children are developing good communication skills. They are articulate and confident with their interactions and are keen to share their feelings, experiences and thoughts.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not involve parents in identifying and planning for children's next stage of learning.  The childminder does not always include the views of children to inform the improvements she makes to the setting.

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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

 engage parents more and involve them in identifying and planning for children's next stage of learning  include the ideas and suggestions of children as part of the self-evaluation process.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the home used for childminding and held discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection.  The inspector jointly observed and discussed the learning activities provided.  The inspector looked at the documents available, including children's learning records, policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the qualifications of the childminder, her suitability and the suitability of household members.  The inspector talked to the childminder about her methods of self-evaluation.  The inspector sought parents' views from written comments available.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a thorough knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She reviews the quality of her practice through self-evaluation. The childminder works closely with the local authority and has a well-focused improvement plan for areas to develop. However, the childminder does not always include the views of children to inform the improvements she makes to the provision. The environment is organised to enable children to select and use activities and toys. Younger and older children are encouraged to make choices. The childminder has recently reviewed the learning and development programme to ensure children's interests and preferences are planned for. The childminder has developed effective relationships with other childminders and attends local groups to share good practice. Children are provided with opportunities to meet with other children and people in their local community. Safeguarding is effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children in her care well. She monitors children's progress and achievements to ensure that they enjoy activities and experiences and that these support their learning and development. However, the childminder does not always involve parents in planning for their children's next stage of learning. Therefore, parents do not always know how to contribute to their children's development. The childminder has high expectations of herself and the children. She models good communication and interaction skills and encourages children to explore and think. For example, during an activity in the garden using hula hoops, the childminder reshaped the activity to help children explore and develop ideas of cause and effect. The childminder ensures that the teaching of mathematics and literacy skills is threaded through activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have secure attachments with the childminder. She uses information from parents gained prior to children starting to ensure their individual care needs are well met. Children are confident in this welcoming and caring environment where they are encouraged to develop independence and self-help skills. The childminder is calm, reassuring and a positive role model. She provides consistent reassurance to support social skills and self-confidence and has clear behavioural expectations. Therefore, children develop positive attitudes about themselves and towards others. The childminder has developed links with the local playgroup. Children enjoyed attending the group's sports day. The childminder used the experience to develop children's awareness of good health and physical exercise. Children learn about ways to stay healthy and be safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress for their age and are ready for the next stage of their learning. Children learn to be independent. For example, younger children learn to feed themselves and older children are supported to develop self-help skills and to undertake personal care routines.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417789 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 851867 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 July 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Worcester. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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