Childminder in Worcestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 April 2016 Not applicable

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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 understands her role and responsibility to meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage. She implements a range of documentation, policies and procedures that helps promote children's safety, welfare and learning.  Children make good progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder understands how young children learn. She makes use of what she knows to promote children's individual development needs.  The childminder has a good overview of the progress children make and she acts promptly on the information she obtains. Children benefit from the help and support they need to begin reaching their full potential.  Children are relaxed and content in the childminder's care. The childminder is positive, warm and encouraging. She gets to know children well and ensures their individual care needs are met.  Children behave well. The childminder teaches them to share, be kind and play well

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This provision is good

together. Children learn to respect and value adults, each other and the environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet ambitiously considered ways of raising the standard of the provision to outstanding. There is room to build on the evaluation processes to increase the potential for promoting the best possible outcomes for all children in the future.  Partnership working is not yet highly successful. Information about children's learning is not always shared in the greatest detail between the different settings they attend, in order to help promote the best continuity.

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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 self-evaluation and more ambitiously consider ways to raise the overall standard of the provision to outstanding  extend partnerships with parents, providers and relevant professionals to increase the information shared about children's learning between the different settings they attend.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed teaching practice and conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector looked at the documents available, including children's learning records, policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her methods for self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is knowledgeable about safeguarding legislation and child protection issues. She is clear about how to recognise the possible signs and symptoms of child abuse and understands what to do if she has any concerns. The childminder is vigilant and ensures that she minimises any potential risks to children. This helps to keep children safe and protect them from harm. The childminder is well qualified. She accesses training, conducts research and works closely with her co-childminder and other professionals to help keep her knowledge and skills up to date. This has a positive impact on the quality of care and education children benefit from.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children's individual learning needs are well promoted and the childminder has high expectations of what they can achieve. She supports children's interests and helps them learn new skills. For example, young children delight in reading stories with the childminder. They also enjoy experimenting with musical instruments and singing familiar songs. The childminder encourages them to join in with the words and phrases they know. She also asks questions and gives them time to respond. This helps promote their communication and language skills. Older children benefit from opportunities to expand on their knowledge of the world and their mathematical skills. The childminder makes the most of opportunities to talk to them about home. She encourages them to look closely at objects in the environment and to count and write numbers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's physical well-being is well promoted. They benefit from plenty of opportunities to learn about being healthy and keeping themselves safe. The childminder encourages them to participate in the cooking and preparation of a variety of nutritious snacks and meals, such as making fruit kebabs. Children learn about the importance of eating well. They benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise. The childminder ensures children have access to outdoor play daily. They particularly enjoy exploring and negotiating the space in the garden. The childminder talks to children about potential dangers within the environment, including the use of tools and equipment. She helps children understand the importance of overcoming risks so that they can safely try new things and enjoy different experiences.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development, including children with special educational needs or disability. Children are confident, motivated and develop a thirst for knowledge. They are enthusiastic about the activities and experiences available and they eagerly participate. Children enjoy attending. They spend time busily playing, exploring and learning. They think carefully about what they are doing and are keen to share their ideas. Children are independent. They routinely manage their own care needs and make their own play choices. Children become successful learners who are well prepared to move on to the next stage of their learning and eventually school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494090 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 1030552 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 14 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2015 and lives in Honeybourne, Evesham. She works from the home of her mother, who is also a registered childminder. The childminding provision operates all year round from 7am until 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder and her co-childminder hold recognised early years qualifications at level 3. They support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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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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