Childminder in Worcestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 June 2016 5 June 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 and her assistant provide children with challenging activities that interest and excite them. Children make good progress in their learning and are gaining the skills to support them with their move to school.  Children are happy and settled in the welcoming family home. They form close relationships with the childminder, her assistant and other children within the setting.  The childminder has established effective links with the local school and pre-school. She shares information with other settings and professionals so that children are provided with continuity in their care and education.  The childminder and her assistant continue with their professional development, which has a positive impact on children's learning outcomes.  The childminder regularly reflects on aspects of her practice. She seeks and acts upon the views of her assistant, children and parents to help her identify areas for

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not put enough emphasis on identifying where the quality of teaching can be improved further, in order to help children achieve rapid progress in their learning.  The childminder does not share detailed information about children's identified next steps in learning with parents to enable them to fully continue with supporting their child's learning at home.

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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

 improve the focus of the evaluation of the setting, in order to raise the already good standard of teaching to the highest level  share more detailed information with parents about children's identified next steps in learning to enable them to fully support their child's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and her assistant engaging with children in a range of learning activities.  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.  The inspector took account of parents' views through discussions and reading written references.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant are confident of the procedure to follow to protect children in their care. Adults living or working on the premises are suitably vetted and checked for their suitability to be in contact with children. The childminder discusses best practice with her assistant during regular supervision sessions. These are also used to discuss his professional development and to identify training needs, which helps improve the outcomes for children. The childminder has sought advice and guidance from other professionals to help improve her practice. She now plans an effective range of learning experiences that ensures children are offered challenges and new opportunities in their learning. The childminder monitors children's progress and uses this well to identify any gaps in learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers useful information from parents before children start at the setting. This helps her to get to know the children well and to plan for their care and learning needs from the very start. The childminder then uses regular observations to inform her of children's interests and achievements. Children enjoy a balance of adult-led play and activities that they choose themselves. They are encouraged to be active in their learning. Children excitedly join in as they make dough and explore what different shapes they can make using the tools provided. Babies are encouraged to join in as they explore the different textures of the flour and dough. The childminder and her assistant interact well with children. They engage them in conversations and encourage them to think and make predictions. Children are praised for their responses. This helps to develop their confidence and promotes a have a go attitude to learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, confident and settled in the childminder's care. This is demonstrated through their behaviour. For example, children arriving back from a family holiday are keen to share their experiences with her. They excitedly tell her what they have been doing and what they enjoyed most. Children make good friendships with others. The childminder and her assistant encourage children to share, take turns and be kind to one another. The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle for children through good hygiene routines and the provision of health snacks. Children benefit from regular fresh air and exercise, which helps to promote their good health. Children's independence is promoted well. They are encouraged to learn skills such as feeding themselves at mealtimes and washing their hands after using the toilet.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children, including those in receipt of early years funding, make good progress in all areas of learning. Children develop their speaking and listening skills well as they engage with the childminder, her assistant and each other. Children's early mathematical skills are developing as they are encouraged to count, compare and estimate as they play. Children's physical skills are supported well. They learn to take managed risks as, for example, they negotiate the steps to the slide.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY349011 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 1043958 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 15

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Redditch. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She works with her husband, who is her 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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