Kautzner Dawn

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 September 2015 12 May 2009

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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

 Children make good progress in their learning and development because the quality of teaching is good.  The childminder uses various ways of keeping parents informed about children's development. She shares ways of supporting parents to extend children's learning at home.  Children form close bonds with the childminder and others within the setting. This helps them to feel emotionally secure in her care.  The childminder provides a welcoming environment with a wealth of resources, which children are able to independently access.  The childminder reflects well on her practice. She is passionate about her practice and strives to make changes in order to improve the outcomes for children in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The organisation of some group times does not always best support younger children to listen and pay attention.  The childminder does not always help children to learn the importance of a healthy diet.

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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

 review the organisation of group times so that the youngest children stay focused and engaged in their learning  increase opportunities for children to learn the importance of a healthy diet.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder, her co-childminder and assistant engaging with children in a range of learning activities.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder, her co-childminder and assistant, 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 jointly observed and evaluated an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is very well organised and all policies and procedures are in place to support good practice. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder clearly understands her roles and responsibilities in protecting children. She understands the possible signs and symptoms of abuse, and is aware of who to report any concerns to. The childminder provides a safe environment for children to play and explore. Other adults living or working on the premises are appropriately vetted and checked for their suitability to be in contact with children. The childminder has effective systems in place to monitor children's development. This ensures that any gaps in children's learning are identified and all children make good progress from their individual starting points. The childminder, her co-childminder and assistant attend regular training and they keep themselves updated with changes in legislation. This supports the childminder's good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder uses her experience of how children learn to effectively plan for the next steps in their learning. She regularly observes children and uses these observations along with information gathered from parents to plan interesting and exciting activities. Children's physical skills are promoted well as play in the childminder's garden is a regular feature of the day, and children can learn to climb, balance and negotiate space. Children's communication and language skills are given high priority. The childminder engages them in conversations throughout the day. She also asks them questions during story times to improve their listening and attention skills. However, the childminder does not always manage group times well. This results in some children becoming distracted and wandering away from the activity.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder, her co-childminder and her assistant readily join in with children's play. They get down to children's level by sitting on the floor and interacting and extending their play. This helps children to feel emotionally secure and helps them to build strong bonds with each other. The childminder responds well to younger babies' needs as they actively seek her for cuddles and comfort when tired. Children behave well and respond positively to the childminder's guidance on sharing and taking turns. She encourages children to become independent and learn to take care of their own care needs. Children follow good hygiene procedures, such as handwashing before meals and after playing in the garden. However, the childminder does not always promote children's understanding of the importance of a healthy diet and how this contributes to supporting their good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development from their individual starting points. The childminder uses a range of good teaching methods, which help children develop the skills that they need in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 204769 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 865266 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Stourport-on-Severn. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder works with a co-childminder and an assistant.

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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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Telephone number

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