Childminder in Worcestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 June 2016 29 October 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 has made real progress in developing her knowledge about how children learn and develop. She has strengthened her planning, observation and assessments and this works successfully to meet children's individual learning needs. This provides her and parents with a clear overview of where children are in their learning and the plans for their next steps in learning.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder fully understands how to skilfully guide children in their learning and is knowledgeable about their individual abilities, interests and play preferences. Children develop good communication and language skills because of the childminder's lovely interactions with them as they play.  Children's personal, social and emotional development are strong. All children are seen as unique individuals. They are treated equally and develop a good sense of belonging and emotional well-being in this welcoming and caring environment.

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This provision is good

 Partnerships with parents work well. Parents are well informed about their child's daily care routines, achievements and plans for their future learning. The childminder encourages parents to provide Wow moments in their children's learning journals. She provides reading books for the children to take home to share with their parents.  The childminder effectively evaluates her provision and includes the views of parents and children. She is able to identify clear targets for improvement and demonstrate how this will improve outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always obtain enough information from parents to help her identify children's starting points.  The childminder does not always provide enough opportunities for children to extend their awareness of other people's lives and traditions.

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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

 gather more information from parents when their child joins the setting in order to help precisely identify children's starting points  strengthen opportunities for children to learn about the lives of other people and communities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding.  The inspector observed teaching and learning activities and assessed the impact they have on the children.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises and the childminder's qualifications. She looked at children's development records and a selection of policies and procedures. She spoke to the childminder about her plans for improvement.  The inspector took account of the views of a parent spoken to on the day and those views detailed in questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a very clear understanding of what to do in the event of a safeguarding concern. Good attention is given to keeping children safe. This is evident through the good procedures and practice that help to minimise risks to children in the home and on outings. The childminder attends training to enhance her professional development and keep her up to date with new legislation. She also links with other childminders to share good practice and provide opportunities for children to play together. Parents are complimentary about the provision and very pleased with the progress their children make in their learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of how children learn and recognises that they develop at different stages and in various ways. She takes into account children's play preferences and individual learning needs when organising the environment. All children are confident and keen to learn. Older children express their views about what they would like to do and particularly enjoy spending time in the garden. The childminder gives children plenty of time to explore and make their own play choices. She gives them good support to find their own way of doing things and successfully builds on their learning while having fun. The childminder uses every opportunity to engage children in discussions to promote their language and learning. She encourages them to sing their favourite rhymes and action songs. Children enjoy playing in the ball pool where they begin to learn about colour and counting. The childminder models play effectively,

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

showing children how to roll out the play dough and use the cutters. She helps younger children develop early technology skills as they try to push the buttons on pop-up toys. Children extend their imagination in role play activities and use toy bricks to build models.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, confident and feel safe because the childminder is attentive and has a lovely relationship with them. Children's health, well-being and physical development are promoted successfully. They have very good opportunities to play outside and use equipment to develop their physical skills. Children also benefit from opportunities to explore local woodland areas and visit the park. Children learn how to keep themselves safe as they play and learn about road safety on outings. The childminder understands the importance of making links with other settings and local schools to ensure continuity of care and learning. Resources are easily accessible and this enables children to become actively engaged and develop their curiosity, imagination and exploration skills. Good behaviour is promoted. Children learn to consider others. They play well together, sharing and taking turns.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all aspects of their learning in readiness for future learning, including starting school. Children develop their independence well and choose where and what they want to play with. All children develop good literacy and mathematical skills and all the characteristics they need to be effective learners.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY413182 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 1036935 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 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in the Druids Heath area of Birmingham. She operates all year round, from 7am until 5.30pm, 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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