Childminder in Shropshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 November 2015 8 July 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

 Self-evaluation is used to good effect to identify areas for further improvement. The childminder reflects on her practice, taking into account the views of parents and children in order to continually improve the service she offers.  The childminder uses her qualification effectively. She is aware of how to identify and meet children's individual needs. Children enjoy activities that are challenging and help them to make good progress in their learning and development.  There are strong emotional relationships between the childminder and the children she cares for. Children behave well and show high regard for one another. Older, more-able children show affection and a helping nature to younger children and babies. Consequently, all children feel secure and develop a sense of belonging.  The childminder supports parents to help their child continue with learning at home. She shares information with other settings children attend so that there is consistency

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This provision is good

and continuity with regard to their care and learning.  The childminder has a good understanding about how to protect children. She knows what to do and who to contact should she have a concern about any child in her care. This, and robust risk assessments in all areas and on outings, ensure that children are protected from possible hazards.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of daily opportunities to focus on children's identified next steps in their learning.  The childminder does not always seek enough information from parents about what children know and can do when they first start, so that she can plan precisely for children's learning from the outset.

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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

 focus more on children's individual next steps in learning, so that they make the best possible progress  gather more information about what children know and can do from parents when they first start, and use this in order to plan precisely for children from the outset.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of her suitability, qualifications and training.  The inspector took account of parents' written views about the provision.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows how to promote children's safety and well-being, and effectively implements the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. The action and recommendations raised at the last inspection have been effectively addressed. This demonstrates the childminder's commitment to continual improvement. The childminder identifies children's individual interests, observes them as they play and makes good use of available guidance to ensure that all children are progressing well. She monitors the educational programmes to ensure that there are no gaps in children's learning. This, and making sure all seven areas of learning are appropriately promoted, ensures children are progressing well towards the early learning goals.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder promotes children's learning through strong teaching strategies. She interacts positively with the children, getting down to their level so that they hear her running commentary as they engage in their chosen activities. This provides children with opportunities to develop their vocabulary and engage in meaningful conversation. The childminder provides the important resource of time, enabling children to think, ponder, answer and ask questions. Children enjoy outings. They like to walk down the lane, talk about the weather and notice the wildlife around them. They visit the donkeys and talk about how they live and what they eat. These are some of the ways the childminder encourages the children to explore, investigate and learn about the world around them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and caring environment where children are able to grow in confidence. Children's independence is supported as they choose ingredients to make their own sandwiches. They talk about how healthy food helps them to have a healthy lifestyle. Outdoor play helps children to be aware of the importance of daily exercise. The childminder encourages children to learn about keeping themselves safe. Children take manageable risks in their play as they regularly visit the local parks to use a range of challenging equipment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are at the expected levels of achievement for their age and stage of development. They develop a wide range of skills and are well prepared for their next stage of learning, including the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY383820 Local authority Shropshire Inspection number 821631 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Albrighton, Wolverhampton. She operates all year round from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised early years qualification at level 2.

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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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