Childminder EY454587

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 May 2016 13 June 2013

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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 gets to know the children very well. She uses her good knowledge of individual children to plan activities that interest and excite them.  Children are cared for in a bright and stimulating environment. A good range of resources is provided which children can independently access. The childminder uses good methods of teaching. This helps to promote children's all-round development.  The childminder is warm, friendly and responds sensitively to children's individual needs. Children form close bonds with her. This helps to promote children's emotional well-being.  The childminder is committed to continuous improvement. She welcomes the advice and guidance of other professionals. The childminder welcomes parents' opinions and uses these to identify areas for improvement.  Children enjoy the time they spend with the childminder. They learn to share, take turns and build friendships with other children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide enough opportunities to help children increase their understanding of a range of religions and cultures.  The childminder does not always share enough information with some other settings children attend.

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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 more opportunities for children to increase their knowledge and understanding of a range of religions and cultures  develop information sharing with all other settings children attend in order to fully complement children's learning experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaging with children in a range of learning activities.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and engaged with 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

Improvements have been made since the last inspection. The childminder now uses her observations of children to help her to plan interesting and enjoyable activities for each child. She engages well with children as they play. This helps to extend their learning and keeps them focused on activities. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant attend regular child protection training. The childminder is aware of the procedure to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. She maintains a safe environment and supervises children well. Adults living or working on the premises have been checked for their suitability. Good partnerships with local schools are established. The childminder works closely with them and this helps support children's move to school. The childminder completes regular assessments of children's progress. This enables her to identify and act upon any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is qualified and uses her good knowledge of child development to help her to plan relevant next steps for children's learning. The childminder works well with parents. She gains important information from them to help her to determine children's starting points. The childminder engages children in lots of conversations and discussions during the day to help support their speaking and listening skills. The childminder praises children for their contributions and efforts. This helps to promote their confidence and helps them to develop a have a go attitude to learning. Children learn how to operate simple equipment. The childminder supports children as they learn about technology while pressing buttons on electronic toys. The childminder encourages children to make choices in their play. Children squeal with delight as they learn to blow bubbles. The childminder eagerly joins in with them and this helps to sustain children's enjoyment.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and confident in the care of the childminder. The childminder ensures that her settling-in arrangements are flexible to meet the needs of the children and their families. Children learn to behave well. The childminder gives children age-appropriate responses to help them understand the effects their behaviour can have on other people. The childminder encourages children to enjoy outdoor play each day. Their physical development is promoted as they make use of the childminder's garden, local woods and open spaces. The childminder attends local toddler groups where the children have experiences of mixing with larger groups. This helps to extend children's confidence and social skills in preparation for moving to school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good independence skills in the childminder's care. They learn to put their shoes and jackets on before outdoor play. Children are learning to listen and follow instructions very well. They happily follow requests from the childminder to help to tidy toys away before getting new ones out. Children learn to count and make marks during play and make good progress overall. Overall children are gaining the skills they need to help support their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY454587 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 1043137 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 June 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Worcester. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant.

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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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