Winch, Joanne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 March 2016 6 March 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 is aware of her strengths and areas that she is to improve. She keeps up to date with current legislation designed to keep children safe.  The childminder has a clear understanding of how children learn and is a very effective teacher. She plans activities she knows the children will enjoy. This has a positive impact and all children make good progress in their learning and development from their starting points.  This kind and friendly childminder clearly enjoys the time she spends with children. They have established strong and trusting attachments with her, and are happy and confident in her care. The stimulating and well-organised environment is presented well, enabling children to make independent choices.  The childminder provides appropriate praise and encouragement, helping to build children's confidence and self-esteem. They learn to be respectful of others and play cooperatively.

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This provision is good

 The childminder works well with her co-childminder to meet the needs of children. They communicate effectively to support continuity of children's care and provide good quality learning opportunities.  Parents speak very highly of the childminder and comment on how much their children enjoy attending.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder works with parents to promote children's learning, although on occasion, some guidance offered is not set at an appropriate level that links to their child's development stage.

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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 parents with more accurate information linked to children's current stage of development to help them guide their children's learning at home effectively.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and reviewed the quality of teaching.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding, including toys and resources available.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation and a range of other records, including policies and procedures. She also discussed the childminder's self-evaluation documents.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of adults living and working on the premises.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her co-childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection. She is clear about the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child in her care. The childminder and her co-childminder are a dedicated team, striving to continuously improve the service they provide. Children's and parent's views about the setting are frequently sought, in order to help promote continuous improvement in the quality of the provision. The childminder and co- childminder regularly review each other's teaching practice to help maintain standards and drive improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes regular observations and accurate assessments of children's learning and development. This helps her ensure that those who are not achieving as well as expected receive the help they need to catch up. Parents are kept well informed about their children's progress in the childminder's home. The childminder is enthusiastic in her teaching. Children show excitement and curiosity at the start of activities and remain focused throughout. Younger and older children's needs are well met. Activities are skilfully adapted to enable all to participate at their own level. The childminder personalises the challenges she presents children with, in order to extend their individual learning. For example, older children enjoy sorting and counting coloured hoops, while younger children learn to roll toy cars through different-sized tunnels. The childminder is clear about children's next steps in learning, skilfully weaving these in the children's play.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children make good progress in developing their communication and language skills. The childminder models language and extends children's vocabulary by introducing new words. She acknowledges the youngest children's babbles, reinforcing that their vocalisations are important and convey meaning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a highly effective role model for using good manners and children's good behaviour reflects this. Children are polite to each other and share toys amicably. They learn to respect other's opinions and ideas, supporting their developing social skills. The childminder teaches children to stay safe in her home and in a variety of environments. She helps children to gain a positive view of the similarities they share with others and any differences. Children learn to manage their own personal needs and hygiene competently.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children benefit greatly from a broad range of stimulating learning opportunities. They learn to explore, be curious and to investigate their surroundings. Children are eager and motivated learners. They are able to do things for themselves and are confident in their abilities. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and the eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY406878 Local authority Telford & Wrekin Inspection number 1042119 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 6 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Telford. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She works alongside another registered childminder at the same address.

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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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