Childminder in Worcestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 September 2015 Not applicable

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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

 Good quality teaching promotes children's learning and development effectively so that they make strong progress in their development. Children are acquiring the necessary skills to help them with their move on to school.  Children are happy and confident in the childminder's care. They respond well to her caring and approachable nature.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder successfully shares information with them so that they are informed about their children's time at the setting.  Children behave well as they share and take turns. They develop growing bonds and friendships with the childminder and others.  The childminder has made a good start to her childminding practice. She has effectively used all available support and training to develop her knowledge and skills.

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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 living 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 arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder regularly updates her training. She is aware of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. Appropriate policies and procedures are in place to follow if she has a concern about a child. She takes effective steps to keep children safe by carrying out regular risk assessments. The childminder regularly checks children's progress, enabling her to identify any areas where they need further support. Good partnerships have been forged with other early years settings children attend. Information is shared, which helps to ensure that children's care and learning are complemented. The childminder, her co-childminder and her assistant regularly update their training, which builds on the already good teaching. The childminder gains parents' and children's opinions and uses these well when evaluating the setting and creating targets to work towards.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides a wide range of experiences, covering all areas of learning, which effectively promote children's development. Children's speaking and listening skills are developing well. This is because the childminder provides lots of opportunities for children to take part in conversations, either on a one-to-one basis or in group situations. Children enjoy a good balance of both freely chosen play and organised activities. This means that they can follow their own interests as well as having opportunities to join in with play led by the childminder. However, on occasion the childminder does not manage group times well. This results in some children becoming distracted and not fully engaged in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children appear happy and content in the childminder's care. Gradual settling-in sessions help children to adjust to their new environment. These also help children to build secure attachments with the childminder and, as a result, they feel safe. Children are taught the importance of sharing and being kind to others. They are given the space and freedom to explore, both indoors and outside. Children's physical development is promoted as they make use of the trampoline, wheeled vehicles and climbing frames. However, the childminder does not always promote children's understanding of the importance of a healthy diet and how this contributes towards their good health. Children are encouraged to be independent. The childminder promotes self-care skills, such as handwashing and learning to put shoes on before playing outside. This helps children prepare for their eventual move to pre-school and school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder effectively monitors children's learning, which helps her to respond and close any identified gaps. Good teaching ensures all children progress well in relation to their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY470555 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 989036 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Stourport-on-Severn. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, 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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