Childminder in Worcestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 January 2016 13 May 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 quality of teaching is good and children have lots of fun. The childminder provides plenty of stimulating learning experiences which reflect children's current interests and help them find new ones.  The childminder promotes children's speaking, listening and understanding skills well. She routinely reinforces the correct pronunciation of words and provides children with lots of opportunities to think, listen and communicate. This practice is particularly effective with disabled children and those with special educational needs.  Children's health is effectively fostered. Children consistently follow good hygiene routines and the childminder's home is clean and well maintained.  The childminder effectively encourages children's positive behaviour and successfully promotes an atmosphere of care, consideration and respect. Consequently, children are happy and relaxed, and they are forming positive relationships with adults and other

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This provision is good

children.  The childminder maintains strong partnerships with parents and other professionals. They regularly exchange information about children's individual care needs, progress and next steps in learning, which helps to promote continuity.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder is too quick to intervene in children's play. Consequently, children do not have enough opportunities to learn how to independently complete simple tasks and solve problems.  The childminder has not placed enough emphasis on enhancing her skills, knowledge and practice, in order to raise the good quality of her provision to a higher level.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to independently solve problems and complete simple tasks  focus professional development more precisely on increasing the potential to deliver the highest-quality provision and excellent outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the parts of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector observed children engaged in a variety of activities and completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed evidence of the suitability of all adults living and working on the childminding premises.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, training records and children's assessment records. She also 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 some parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is an enthusiastic and experienced childcare practitioner. She has a good understanding of her strengths and is constantly looking for ways to improve outcomes for children. She completes all required training and regularly uses the internet to help her keep up to date with childcare-related issues. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is alert to the signs of possible abuse and neglect. She knows exactly what action to take if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. Documentation is maintained well. Robust policies and procedures support the safe and efficient management of the setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children regularly and carefully. She precisely tracks their progress to swiftly identify and address any gaps in their learning. The childminder also understands each child's needs and interests, and how they prefer to learn. For instance, the childminder has discovered that some of the children are more interested in learning when it occurs outside. With this in mind, she skilfully weaves learning opportunities into their outdoor play. For instance, children learn about growth and change as they plant and tend vegetables in her garden. They develop physical strength, coordination and balance as they ride wheeled toys and move up and down the slide. Children have lots of fun and are becoming inquisitive and engaged learners. Indoors, they enjoy looking at books and show lots of imagination as they engage in role play. Children frequently act out familiar experiences such as pretending to make cups of tea or cooking lunch. The childminder

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

often joins in children's imaginative play, encouraging them to express and develop their thoughts and ideas. Children enjoy easy access to a wide variety of resources and make plenty of independent decisions about their play and learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a safe and secure learning environment. Children have plenty of space to play and rest, and confidently move around the childminding premises. The childminder successfully builds strong and trusting relationships with children, helping them to feel special, cared about and important. Children settle quickly because the childminder knows about their home routines and how they like to be comforted. She maintains regular two-way communication with parents, working closely with them to provide children with sensitive and consistent care. Children enjoy healthy meals and snacks, and have plenty of opportunities to be physically active indoors and outside.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including funded children, disabled children and those with special educational needs, make good progress from their starting points. They are becoming keen and confident learners, and are developing the key skills needed for school and future life.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 204536 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 865252 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1996 and lives in Ombersley, Worcestershire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year- old children. She also provides care for disabled children and those with special educational needs.

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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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