Childminder in Worcestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 May 2016 29 April 2010

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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

 Teaching is effective, as the well-qualified childminder plans challenging experiences based on her observations of children's developmental needs and interests. She tracks children's learning and development effectively to ensure they make good progress. Any gaps in their learning are swiftly identified and addressed.  Children develop good communication and language skills. The childminder regularly talks to children. She asks them questions and encourages them to respond. The childminder models and repeats words to reinforce children's developing language skills.  Children flourish at this welcoming and nurturing provision. They are happy and settled and form strong attachments to the childminder. Manners, courtesy and respect are valued and consistently encouraged in this caring environment. The childminder regularly praises children for their efforts. This promotes children's self-esteem and

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This provision is good

confidence.  The childminder places a high priority on children's ongoing welfare and the safety of activities and the premises. Policies and procedures are thorough and reflect a good knowledge and understanding of statutory requirements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully engage parents in sharing what children are achieving at home, in order to fully inform her assessments of children's progress.  Children are not always able to be as independent as possible when leading their own play and 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

 develop the ways in which parents are encouraged to share information about their children's interests and achievements at home  enhance opportunities for children to make independent choices from the range of toys and resources.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed practice and interaction between the childminder and children during play and daily care routines. She also carried out observations with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation, qualifications, policies and procedures. She also looked at children's learning and assessment records.  The inspector looked at the suitability checks for all adults living on the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from information detailed in letters and questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection issues. She has attended safeguarding training and knows what to do should she have a concern about a child in her care. The childminder regularly seeks the views of parents to help her to identify areas for improvement and meet the needs of the families attending. She makes good use of the internet to research new information and regularly shares practice issues with other childminders. The childminder uses these opportunities well to gain ideas that help to improve her knowledge and outcomes for children. The childminder has established effective links with local schools and nurseries. She is aware of her responsibility to share information so that children receive complementary care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and is fully aware of what each child can do and where they need further support. Her assessment of the children's learning achievements is well documented and shared with parents to keep them informed. Younger children enjoy looking at books and the childminder promotes children's literacy skills well. The childminder encourages children to solve simple problems as they construct train tracks and praises them for their achievements. This encourages them to persist and builds their confidence. The childminder interacts well with children and asks questions to develop their listening and communication and language skills. She encourages children to learn about colour and number to further promote children's learning. All children have fun using their imagination during role play and enjoy involving the childminder in their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming, homely environment where children's happiness is of the utmost priority. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in the company of the childminder. She is a positive role model and provides children with clear guidance and boundaries of acceptable behaviour. Children are helped to consider and value diversity. They have access to a range of resources which helps them explore cultural differences and they learn to respect each other. Children enjoy a variety of healthy snacks and the childminder teaches them good hygiene routines. Children are provided with plenty of opportunities for exercise and fresh air. They benefit from planned visits to local parks, soft-play centres, toddler groups and garden centres. This helps children to develop good social skills and their awareness of the natural world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen to join in with the activities and are motivated learners. They are provided with a wide variety of activities which supports their good progress in their mathematical, literacy, and communication and language development. Planned activities are based on accurate assessments to promote good progress, and are precise and well focused on children's next steps in learning. Effective teaching helps children to learn key skills and attitudes that prepare them well for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY341803 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 862927 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 29 April 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Bromsgrove. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She 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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