Childminder in Worcestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 March 2016 24 April 2009

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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 secure understanding of how children learn and develop. Children make good progress in their learning because the childminder uses good teaching methods.  The childminder completes accurate and precise assessments of children's achievements. This helps her to identify any gaps in learning.  Children form secure, emotional attachments with the childminder. New children are offered frequent reassurance, encouragement and affection. This helps to promote children's well-being and build their confidence and self-esteem.  Good relationships with parents have been established. Parents comment on how happy their children are in the childminder's care. The childminder regularly shares information with parents about their child's progress.  The childminder evaluates her setting. She gains parents', children's and other professionals' views and takes account of these when planning for improvements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The current arrangements for further training do not provide enough opportunities for the childminder to consider how she can raise the good quality teaching to an even higher level.  The childminder has not fully established a regular exchange of information with some other settings that children attend. This means that the childminder is not always able to build effectively on the learning that takes place elsewhere.

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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

 extend the current arrangements for training and development to provide more opportunities to raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level  extend links with other settings that some children attend, in order to share information and build upon children's care and learning more effectively.

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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 childminder is experienced and qualified and uses her knowledge well to ensure that legal requirements are met. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder ensures that children are supervised well and she maintains a safe environment for children to play and explore. The childminder is aware of the procedures to follow should she have concerns about children's welfare. She holds relevant and up-to- date guidance from the Local Safeguarding Children Board. This means that she is able to respond to any concerns without delay. The childminder has good links with the local primary school. She works closely with this particular setting, which helps support children's eventual move to school. The childminder also works closely with other childminders to share best practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers important information from parents before children first start with her. This includes information relating to children's current abilities, likes and interests. The childminder uses her own observations to build upon this knowledge. She uses this effectively to plan activities that meet children's individual needs. Information is shared well with parents. This means that parents are able to help continue with their children's learning at home. The childminder interacts well with children as they play. She gradually encourages shy children to get involved, offering praise and encouragement as they do. The childminder introduces counting and comparing as children attempt to find hidden items in the sand tray. She promotes children's speaking and listening skills well as she engages the children in conversations as they play. She gives children time to think before responding to questions and takes time to listen to their responses.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. The childminder offers them gentle reminders about keeping themselves safe while playing with the sand so that they don't get sand in their eye. The childminder encourages children to help to tidy one activity away before getting another out and children respond well to these requests. Children have access to an interesting and stimulating indoor and outdoor environment. Equipment is displayed so that children can make independent choices in their play. Children's physical health is promoted well. Children have daily access to the outdoor area. The childminder follows good hygiene procedures. Children are reminded to wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating. The children are encouraged to complete these tasks themselves, which encourages their independence. The childminder offers children praise for their achievements. This helps to promote children's emotional well-being. Babies who may

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

become upset are offered immediate cuddles and reassurance.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are becoming inquisitive learners and making good progress in their learning. They are learning new skills in readiness for their next stage in learning. Older children eagerly join in activities, try new experiences and concentrate well. Younger children are learning to form new bonds with the childminder as they settle into her care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 204622 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 865258 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 April 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1998 and lives in South Littleton near Evesham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to 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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