Childminder 223474

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 February 2016 18 October 2012

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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 understanding of how children learn. She plans exciting and challenging activities to match children's interests. Children make good progress in their learning in readiness for school.  The childminder observes children during play and uses this information to plan for the next steps in their learning.  The childminder promotes the children's understanding of the importance of healthy lifestyles. Children are taken on walks in the community and take part in a variety of different physical activities at local parks and open spaces.  Children form secure emotional attachments with the childminder. She is sensitive to their individual needs. Children are happy in her care and settle in quickly to their chosen activities.  The childminder is reflective and evaluates the overall quality of her practice. She welcomes parents' opinions and takes these into consideration when identifying areas

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The good information gained from monitoring and assessing children's progress is not yet used to best effect in raising children's achievements to the highest levels.  The childminder does not always use effective methods to communicate with other settings that children attend.

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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

 use information from assessments to help focus on and plan extra challenges that will help to raise children's achievements to the next level  strengthen arrangements for information sharing with other settings, in order to fully complement children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaging with children in a range of learning activities.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and engaged with children during the inspection.  The inspector looked at documentation, including a selection of policies and procedures and the children's learning records.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of all persons in the household aged over 16 years.  The inspector looked at and discussed the childminder's improvement plans and self- evaluation form.  The inspector jointly observed and evaluated an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is well qualified, attends regular training and keeps up to date with changes through the support of other local professionals. This helps to improve the outcomes for children and ensure that all legal requirements are met. Improvements have been made since the last inspection. The childminder now effectively observes and assesses children's development. From this she plans children's individual next steps in learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands how to recognise the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. In addition to this, she has a good understanding of who to report any concerns to. The childminder maintains a safe environment for children to play and explore in, and she supervises them well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses a good range of teaching methods as she plays alongside children. She engages with them as they play, asking them questions about what they are doing. Younger children demonstrate their enjoyment as the childminder interacts with them. They happily squeal with delight as they take part in peek-a-boo games with the childminder. Older children respond well to the childminder as she praises them for their efforts at completing a puzzle. Children's speaking and listening skills are promoted well. Some of the ways the childminder does this are through speaking clearly and taking time to listen to children's responses. Children are supported to develop their mathematical skills. The childminder encourages them to count during everyday activities. Children's physical skills are supported well. The childminder ensures that children have daily opportunities for outdoor play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages parents to provide information about children's current capabilities during initial settling-in sessions. This allows the childminder to provide appropriate activities for all children from the very start. Babies' individual routines are taken into account when planning for the day. This helps to support their emotional well- being. The childminder works well with parents to manage children's individual needs. One way this is done is through regular discussions with parents and by completing a home- link diary. This helps parents to be involved. Children behave well with the childminder. She offers them clear and appropriate explanations which are relevant to their ages and stages of development. This helps children to learn to take care of each other, share, take turns and build good friendships. The childminder regularly takes children to groups which provide them with opportunities to mix with other children. This gives them the chance to

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

develop their confidence in larger groups in preparation for their move to school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are self-assured and confident in the childminder's care. They are active and motivated learners and readily take part in the activities on offer. Children are well prepared for the next stage of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 223474 Local authority Herefordshire Inspection number 1036908 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Hereford. She operates all year round from 8.30am to 5pm, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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