Childminder in Worcestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 September 2015 27 April 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 maintains excellent relationships with parents. They are extremely complimentary about the childminder and the service that she provides. In particular, they value her experience and the sound advice that she offers them on a variety of childcare issues.  Children behave well in relation to their ages and stages of development. The childminder has high expectations of behaviour and makes sure children quickly learn what is acceptable and what is not. She leads by example and is very calm, kind and well mannered.  The childminder successfully uses her skills, training and childcare experience to help children make good progress from their starting points. She regularly meets with other childminders to share information and examples of best practice. The childminder has high aspirations for her provision, and her knowledge and practice are continually improving.  The childminder provides an environment where all children and families feel included,

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This provision is good

safe and valued.  The childminder works in close partnership with all adults involved in children's care and education. There is a good flow of information between all parties which successfully promotes continuity of care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of additional ways to support children learning English as an additional language.  Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to strengthen children's knowledge and understanding of numbers and colours.

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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

 explore additional ways to promote the speaking, listening and understanding skills of children learning English as an additional language  make even better use of opportunities to build on children's knowledge and understanding of numbers and colours.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises, and observed children engaged in a variety of learning experiences.  The inspector observed and evaluated a learning activity with the childminder.  The inspector viewed evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the childminding premises.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, training records and children's assessment records, and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents recorded on letters sent to the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder fully understands her legal responsibilities. Arrangements to safeguard children are effective. The childminder is alert to the signs of possible abuse and neglect. She knows what action to take if she has concerns about a child's welfare. Robustly implemented policies and procedures underpin the childminder's good practice. The childminder regularly monitors and evaluates all aspects of her provision. She successfully uses the views of parents and children to help shape her service.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how children learn and this is reflected in the good quality of her teaching. She provides a wide range of exciting learning experiences that are closely tailored to each child's needs and interests. Children of all ages enjoy singing songs and playing with small-world toys. Toddlers show curiosity and problem-solving skills as they investigate a range of battery-operated toys. Two-year-old children often play with dolls, pretending to feed them and rock them to sleep. However, the childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to expand children's knowledge and understanding of numbers and colours. The childminder interacts well with children. She listens, asks questions, introduces new words and praises children's attempts at communication. The childminder sometimes uses gestures, alongside words to help children understand what she is saying. However, she has not fully explored additional ways to enhance the

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

speaking, listening and understanding skills of children learning English as an additional language.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled. They enjoy loving and affectionate relationships with the childminder and demonstrate a strong sense of belonging. Children successfully develop the key skills needed for school and future life. Young children are taught social skills and show increasing confidence in their play and learning. The childminder actively encourages children to try new experiences and to have a go at doing some things for themselves. Children are keen to show what they know and can do, and the childminder quickly acknowledges their efforts and achievements. The childminder works in close partnership with parents to support and enhance children's growing independence skills. For instance, they discuss when they think children are ready for toilet training and agree consistent support strategies. The childminder effectively promotes children's awareness of personal safety and risks. She alerts children to possible hazards and teaches them how to assess

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are highly motivated learners and make good progress from their starting points. The childminder carefully assesses each child's progress and effectively uses her findings to plan for their future learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 204975 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 865285 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 April 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1994 and lives in Worcester. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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