Childminder EY430861

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 March 2016 17 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 consistently observes children while they play. She makes accurate assessments of their achievements and uses this information to identify and plan for children's future learning needs. Children make good progress and are gaining the skills to support them with their next stage of learning.  The childminder has good partnerships with parents. She has daily discussions with parents and shares information about the activities she provides. The childminder gains regular updates from parents about children's achievements at home.  Children's emotional well-being is particularly well promoted. The childminder is warm and sensitive to children's individual needs. Children form strong bonds with the childminder and are happy in her care.  Children have opportunities to make choices in their play. They independently select toys and resources, and the childminder follows their interests well. This helps children

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This provision is good

to develop a positive attitude to learning.  The childminder welcomes advice and guidance from other professional, in order to identify and make changes to her practice. She welcomes parents' opinions and takes these into consideration when identifying areas to improve upon.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The current arrangements for professional development do not provide the childminder enough opportunities to consider how she can raise the good quality teaching to the highest level.  The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to fully develop their understanding of the importance of healthy lifestyles.

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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 to raise the quality of teaching further  provide more opportunities for children to gain a good understanding of the importance of healthy lifestyles.

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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 has made improvements since the last inspection. She has sought advice and training from the local authority to help her to improve her knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She successfully uses observations and assessments of children's progress to help her to plan purposeful and individual next steps for learning. The childminder monitors children's learning and development. This means that she is able to respond to any identified gaps in learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has completed appropriate child protection training. She clearly understands the procedure to follow should she have concerns about children's welfare. She is aware of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. The childminder completes regular risk assessments to ensure that all areas of the home are safe and suitable. She supervises children well, for example, sleeping babies are checked

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

frequently. The childminder is aware of the importance of working in partnership with other settings and schools children may eventually move to.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides good quality teaching that promotes children's learning and development. She actively joins in with children's play, sitting on the floor and engaging them in different activities. Children respond well to the childminder. They copy her actions, for example, they join in with clapping as the childminder praises the children for their achievements. The childminder promotes children's speaking and listening skills well. She reads stories to them and encourages them to make independent choices from the variety of books available. The childminder talks to the children as they play and take part in routine tasks. She repeats children's emerging speech and encourages them to point out pictures in books.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's personal, social and emotional development is given a high priority. The childminder takes children to local toddler groups. This helps her to develop their confidence and social skills. The childminder manages the settling-in process well. She invites parents to visit with their children before they start and children's time spent with the childminder is gradually increased. The childminder encourages children to bring comfort items from home. She gathers important information from parents about children's individual needs and interests. She uses this information and follows children's routines from home. All of this helps promote children sense of security and emotional well-being. Children from an early age learn to share and take turns with toys. The childminder praises children when they do, which further promotes their self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy the time they spend with the childminder. They are keen to join in with activities on offer and are confident at guiding their own play and making choices. Children feel emotionally secure in her care. They have frequent cuddles and sit on her lap for comfort and reassurance.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY430861 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 1036958 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Worcester. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder is also able to provide overnight care.

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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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