Bayliss, Emma Jade

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 September 2015 18 October 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

 Children are looked after and learn in inviting, well-resourced surroundings. They help themselves to stimulating books and toys, and activities are very well set out. The childminder ensures other relevant resources and visual aids are readily available for children to use to enhance their understanding and skills.  Children soon settle and become confident. They are sensitively reassured and encouraged by the kind, approachable childminder. She asks parents about their children's backgrounds, characters and interests and follows these up in activities. Children also feel valued and want to do well because the childminder talks to them about their work, efforts and achievements.  The childminder effectively interacts with children. She chats easily to them, explaining things well to develop their understanding. The childminder adeptly builds on what children are saying to extend their vocabulary and encourages their use of language to

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This provision is good

describe, recall and to ask and answer questions.  The childminder's teaching and care are good. She is well qualified and keeps up to date through training, research and exchanging best practice with other childminders.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give parents precise information about their child's stage of development during her otherwise comprehensive information sharing with them about children's learning.  The childminder does not always extend children's understanding of how information and communication technology resources are used.

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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

 give parents more precise information about their child's stage of development  extend older and more-able children's understanding of how information and communication technology resources can be used for particular purposes.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of activities with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to during the inspection and from their written feedback to the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's training and suitability, and discussed her plans for improvement.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding children are effective. The childminder regularly attends safeguarding training and has a sound understanding of abuse, neglect and other potential risks to children. She follows comprehensive safeguarding policies and takes prompt action if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder consistently offers parents and children a high-quality service that meets their needs. She evaluates her teaching, monitors children's progress and checks she meets statutory requirements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans rich and varied activities that reflect children's interests, abilities and next steps for learning. She identifies these from her regular observations and discussions with parents. The childminder asks parents about their children's abilities, for instance, when they start and she completes progress checks for children between the ages of two and three years. She gives parents detailed feedback about their children's involvement in activities. However, the childminder does not always explain how this information links to how well their child is progressing or where they need more help. The childminder adeptly helps children to be purposeful and resourceful. She offers them interesting resources which stimulate their role play and creativity. Children explore and imaginatively use different textures and materials. They observe changes during gardening and cooking activities. Children learn about cause and effect when mixing paints or

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

sending toy cars down a slope. Young children investigate programmable toys but the childminder does not always extend older children's understanding and use of information and communication technology resources.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children get on well. The childminder encourages sharing, turn taking and being helpful. She further develops children's confidence and social skills by involving them in local activities where they mix and learn with other children. The childminder uses stories and fun activities about festivals to foster children's respect and understanding of other people's lives and culture. She promotes children's awareness of how to keep healthy and safe. Children make healthy choices at mealtimes and increasingly manage their own personal care and hygiene. Children are physically active and relish being outdoors. They safely use utensils, tools and equipment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points, including those who have early education funding. The childminder ensures children are enthusiastic, effective learners who are ready for school. She develops children's skills in early mathematics and literacy. Children increasingly count accurately and compare numbers. They recognise colours and shapes. The childminder promotes children's love of books and stories. She helps them to recognise letters and to use different tools to make marks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY406487 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 850745 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Kidderminster. She operates during term time from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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