Childminder in Worcestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 November 2015 4 February 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

 The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn through play. Children have fun and enjoyment alongside the childminder, who supports them well and complements the knowledge and skills they gain at school.  The childminder provides a relaxed and homely environment where children are happy, safe and secure. Children develop strong attachments with the childminder. She promotes their emotional well-being and confidence.  The childminder helps to extend children's communication skills. She asks them questions that encourage them to build on their understanding and develops conversations to assist them in their future learning.  The childminder monitors and evaluates her provision and the quality of care and education she provides. She ensures children receive consistently good quality play and learning experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not have enough opportunities to explore and use all of their senses.  The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for parents to share information about children's learning at home to inform future planning.

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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

 encourage parents to share information about their children's learning at home and use this to strengthen plans for children's future learning  extend opportunities for children to investigate and use their senses.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at areas of the premises that are used for childminding and observed children engaged in a variety of learning experiences.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the premises. She also observed evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector observed a selection of policies and procedures. She also talked to the childminder about her self-evaluation form and plans for improvement.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of all legal requirements. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has completed safeguarding training and has a clear understanding of the procedures to follow in the event of a concern. Good attention is given to keeping children safe within the home, garden and on outings. The childminder is committed to continuous improvement. She reflects on her practice and keeps up to date with changes in the early years field to ensure children benefit during their time with her.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The environment is warm and welcoming and children use a good range of resources which are easily accessible and inviting to engage them in their play and learning. The childminder tunes in to each child's needs and provides good interactions and support. She encourages children to try new activities and follows their interests and ideas. The childminder builds on what children know and can do to assist them in their future learning. For example, children engage in activities to support their literacy skills and mathematical skills. Children enjoy drawing different shapes and cut these out to stick onto their shapes picture. They count the different shapes and have a go at writing the numbers and their names on their picture. Children speak with confidence about what they like to do after school, such as drawing and using their imagination with a range of play figures and buildings. Children are helped to broaden their knowledge of a wider

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

society, as for example, they explore the significance of Remembrance Day. They also learn about different celebrations, such as Diwali.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is good and they show high levels of confidence and self-esteem. Children are praised for their achievements and play board games together where they learn to share and take turns. The childminder is a positive role model who listens with genuine interest to what children have to say. She talks to children about their day at school and what they have enjoyed, and provides support and reassurance when needed. The childminder develops positive links with the local school. This helps promote continuity in care and enables the childminder to give ongoing support for children's learning. Children learn how to keep themselves safe in the home and when walking to and from school. Discussions about road safety and stranger danger help children to understand what situations may pose a risk to them. Children's health and well-being is promoted effectively. They develop good independence and self-care skills. They wash

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

their hands before eating and cut up their own fruit at teatime.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 204755 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 864085 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 4 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 4 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993 and lives in Kidderminster. She operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. At the time of the inspection the childminder was providing out of school care only.

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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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