Childminder EY426010

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 March 2016 4 January 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 uses good teaching methods to support children in their learning. She has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. This has a positive impact on the progress children make.  The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's development. She uses these well to plan a range of challenging and exciting activities that supports the individual needs of each child.  The childminder's home is welcoming and well organised. Children are able to make choices from the good range of easily accessible toys and resources. This encourages children to be independent in their learning.  Children are happy in the childminder's care. They develop a good sense of belonging and form strong attachments with the childminder. This helps to promote their emotional well-being.  The childminder evaluates her provision. She is committed to continuous improvement and promoting good outcomes for children in her care. She gains parents' and

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This provision is good

children's views and takes account of these when planning for improvements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The current arrangements for professional development do not provide opportunities for the childminder to consider how she can raise the teaching to the highest level.  Parents are not routinely encouraged to share information regarding children's learning at home.

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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

 build on the current arrangements for professional development and seek further opportunities to raise the quality of teaching to a higher level  provide even more opportunities for parents to share what they know about their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaging with children in a range of learning activities.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and 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 arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder checks the environment, toys and equipment daily for risks and ensures that all hazards are minimised. Children are supervised well at all times. The childminder talks to the children about road safety when out for walks in the local community. The childminder is aware of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. She is clear on the procedure to follow should she have any concerns about children's welfare and she holds the relevant guidance from the local Safeguarding Board. The childminder has established good links with local primary schools. She works closely with them, which helps support children's move to school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes regular observations and assessments of children's achievements. She uses these to help her plan relevant and challenging activities. For example, children show delight as they explore the texture of sand. They become engrossed as they fill and empty the containers with sand. The childminder supports them well. She talks to them and gets involved in their play. This helps children to stay engaged in their learning. The childminder promotes children's speaking and listening skills well. They have many interesting and valuable conversations as they play and engage in routine tasks. Children's physical skills are given a high priority. The childminder ensures they have daily opportunities for outdoor play. Children's mathematical development is promoted well. The childminder introduces counting as the children decorate biscuits. She uses lots of praise and encouragement when children follow her lead and join in. Children

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

are making good progress in their learning and are gaining key skills in preparation for moving on to nursery or school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder frequently praises children's efforts and achievements. This helps raise children's confidence and self-esteem. The childminder promotes children's early independence well. She encourages children to manage tasks such as dressing and putting their shoes on before going outside. Good hygiene procedures are followed. The children know that they need to wash their hands after using the toilet. Their good health is further supported as the childminder provides nutritious and healthy meals. Children behave well because they know what is expected of them. Children are encouraged to share and take turns. The childminder offers gentle reminders, such as using gentle hands while they play. The childminder visits local toddler groups. This provides the children with opportunities to learn to mix with groups and to build friendships with others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development because the quality of teaching is good. Children are active and motivated learners who readily join in with the activities on offer. Children enjoy the time they spend with the childminder. Parents are happy with the care and education their children receive.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY426010 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 1041577 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 4 January 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Worcester. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, 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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