Childminder in Shropshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 December 2015 11 March 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 childminder has strong bonds with the children. Therefore, children settle quickly because they feel safe and secure.  The childminder uses her outdoor area well. Children regularly use the garden to explore and to develop their physical skills. Moreover, children take part in regular outings to nearby farms and woodlands which help to broaden their experiences.  The childminder makes accurate ongoing assessments of children's progress. She provides a broad range of activities that continuously builds on children's knowledge and helps them make good progress in their learning.  The childminder provides a safe and stimulating environment for children to play in and explore which helps them to initiate their own play.  The childminder supports children to become increasingly independent during personal care routines and to develop skills necessary to move on to school. She talks to them about school and younger children go with her to pick up older children from school.

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This provision is good

This helps them to become familiar with new routines.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always seek enough information from parents when children first start, to help her plan precisely for children's learning from the outset.  The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to develop children's understanding of the similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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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

 gather more information from parents about their child when they first start, and use this in order to plan more precisely for children from the outset  extend opportunities for children to increase their understanding of the lives of different people, families and communities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises and observed children engaged in a variety of learning experiences.  The inspector viewed evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the childminding premises.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, training records and children's assessment records, and discussed the childminder's process for self-evaluation.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection procedures. She is able to identify signs of possible abuse and report concerns about children's welfare. The childminder rigorously monitors the environment to ensure babies and young children are safe at all times. The childminder evaluates her service effectively to make improvements to benefit children. She forms strong links with the schools and pre-schools that children attend. This helps her to share information about children to provide consistency in their care and learning and quickly reduce any gaps in their progress. The childminder promotes partnerships with parents and maintains good relationships with them. She regularly keeps them informed about their children's daily activities, routines and progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes good quality observations and assessments of the children. She uses these to plan play opportunities and experiences that are carefully linked to each child's stage of development. The quality of teaching is good because the childminder involves herself in children's play. Children enjoy a wide variety of activities, including exploring sensory experiences as they play with farm animals in squirty cream. The childminder relates this to the animals children see at the local farm in the village. The childminder supports their interest in books and stories, as the children cosy up on the sofa looking at books and listening to stories. In addition, they receive very consistent support in their developing communication skills, because the childminder talks to the children all the time. Children's creative skills are supported well as they design Christmas cards and pictures. Older children play games, such as finding coloured objects around the

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

room. They enjoy searching for insects in the garden.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are cared for in a safe and welcoming family home. They have plenty of space to play and learn. Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder works in close partnership with parents to help children settle in and to maintain their well-being. Children learn about personal care and begin to develop independence relative to their ages and capabilities. For example, at mealtimes, the childminder gives children the time to practise feeding themselves. Younger children have opportunities to develop confidence in different social situations. The childminder uses age-appropriate methods to help children to manage their feelings and behaviour, which means that they learn to share and take turns.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder effectively monitors the progress children make. She has a good knowledge and understanding of the skills children need in preparation for their move to school. Children develop the skills they need in readiness for school. They are encouraged to develop their independence and manage their own personal needs as soon as they are able.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 506599 Local authority Shropshire Inspection number 872337 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1997 and lives in the village of Clive, Shrewsbury. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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