Childminder in Worcestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 April 2016 12 June 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's teaching is good. She has a good understanding of how children learn and develop through planned and purposeful play.  Children are happy and they settle very well with the childminder and her co- childminder. She is caring and responds well to the individual needs of children. This helps children to feel emotionally secure in her care.  Children benefit from regular fresh air and exercise, which promotes their physical development effectively.  The childminder is well organised and reflects well on her practice. She invites parents and children to share their opinions and views. These are used to help identify areas for further development.  Children have opportunities to make choices in their play. The childminder encourages children to select toys and resources. This helps children to develop a positive attitude to learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder's adult-led and planned activities do not fully retain the interest of older children.  The childminder does not always share enough information with parents about children's next steps for learning.

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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

 enhance group times and planned activities by taking into account the needs of older children in the group, to ensure they remain interested and engaged throughout  share information with parents more frequently about children's next steps in learning so that they have the opportunity to use this information to further support children's development at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and her co-childminder engaging with children in a range of learning activities.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her co-childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector looked at documentation, including a selection of policies and procedures and 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 is alert to the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. She is aware of local safeguarding guidelines and has the relevant telephone numbers to use should she need to report any concerns. This means that concerns can be reported without delay. The childminder and her co-childminder ensure that the premises is secure. This means that no unauthorised person can enter without their knowledge. Required adult-to-child ratios are appropriately maintained and children are supervised well. The childminder monitors children's learning and development. This means that any gaps in learning are identified and acted upon. As a result, all children make good progress in their learning and are acquiring the skills they need to help support their move to school. The childminder has made good links with local schools. The childminder shares information regarding children's development, which

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

helps support children's move to school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and seeks advice and guidance from other professionals. This helps to improve her good practice. The childminder regularly observes children and gets to know them well. She accurately assesses their stages of development and plans relevant next steps for their learning. Children develop a love of books and are encouraged to choose their favourite stories for the childminder to read. She reads with enthusiasm and alters her tone of voice to match the story. This helps children to stay interested and encourages them to listen and pay attention. Children have great fun playing outdoors practising their physical skills as they play ball games with the childminder. She offers them appropriate support as they learn new skills. For example, she supports younger children to learn to negotiate the steps in the garden safely. She offers them praise, which increases their confidence.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder regularly praises children for their achievements. This helps to increase their self-esteem and gives them confidence to try new things. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder offers children appropriate explanations and reminders about what behaviour is acceptable. This helps children to understand the rules of the setting. Children have daily opportunities to play outdoors where they benefit from exercise and fresh air. Children's health is further promoted as the childminder follows good hygiene routines and children are offered healthy snacks and meals. Parents and children are invited to visit her at the home when they first start and the time spent in the childminder's and co-childminder's care is gradually increased. This helps support children's move into the setting and ensures that they feel emotionally secure.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good communication and language skills and are becoming confident learners. All children are progressing well and are developing good skills to support them in their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417691 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 851855 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 13

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 June 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010. She works with a co-childminder in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for two weeks at Christmas, 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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