Childminder EY350700

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 June 2016 3 April 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She knows the children in her care well and uses this information to support them in their all-round development. This has a positive impact on the progress children make.  The childminder has established effective relationships with parents. Parents feel that they are well informed about their child's progress.  The childminder carries out regular observations and assessments of children's progress. This helps her to identify and address any gaps in their learning.  Children are happy and confident in the childminder's care. The childminder responds warmly to their individual needs. This helps to promote children's emotional well-being.  The childminder monitors her provision well. She gains parents' and children's views and takes account of these when planning for improvements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder identifies and plans for children's next steps for learning, she does not always focus activities enough on these identified next steps in order for children to achieve at the very highest level.  The childminder does not gather as much information as she could from parents regarding children's current capabilities and achievements when children first start.

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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

 make even better use of children's identified next steps in learning during daily activities to help children to make rapid progress in their learning  gather even more information from parents about what children already know and can do when they first join the setting, in order to increase the accuracy of initial planning for children's learning.

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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.  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 updates her child protection training. She is confident with the procedure to follow to report concerns to appropriate agencies should she have concerns about children's welfare. Her policy now includes consideration of the safe use of mobile phones and cameras. These policies are now shared with parents and visitors. The childminder ensures that any information gathered from parents is stored appropriately to maintain confidentiality. Children are supervised well at all times. The childminder maintains a safe environment for children to play and explore. She has established good links with local primary schools. She shares information with them about children's progress. This helps support children's move to school. The childminder works closely with other local childminders to help her monitor the quality of her provision and to share updates, knowledge and experience.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with a range of activities that interests and excites them. Her observations and assessments of children's progress show that children are making good progress. This information is effectively shared with parents, which means that they can continue with their children's learning at home. The childminder actively engages with children in their play. For example, she helps children to attempt to fly their paper kites they have made and decorated. Children's communication and language skills are promoted well. Older children are skilfully engaged in conversations while new words are introduced to younger children's vocabulary. The childminder uses lots of praise and encouragement. This increases children's confidence and promotes a 'have a go' attitude to learning. Children's physical skills are given a high priority. The childminder ensures they have daily opportunities for outdoor play. They make regular use of the childminder's

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

garden where they can run, balance and climb.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children to become independent and to take care of their own needs. Children learn to put on their own shoes before going outside to play, and manage their toileting needs appropriately. Children's good health is given a high priority. The childminder reminds children to have plenty to drink throughout the day and ensures that children are adequately protected from the sun in warm weather. Children's behaviour is managed well. Children learn to be kind to one another. The childminder gives children clear and age-appropriate reasons why some behaviours are not acceptable. This helps children to learn what is expected of them. The childminder regularly takes children to local groups, which provides children with the opportunity to mix with larger groups of children. This helps children to grow in confidence in different social situations.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident learners who explore the activities on offer with enthusiasm and interest. They develop strong communication skills and develop an early understanding of mathematical skills and problem solving. Children enjoy the time they spend at the childminder's welcoming family home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY350700 Local authority Herefordshire Inspection number 1043825 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Hereford. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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