Childminder 204548

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 June 2016 17 June 2015

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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 childminder has made a number of improvements since her last inspection. She carefully monitors and evaluates the educational programme, making sure activities are supporting all children to make best progress. In addition, she has reviewed how resources are organised to enable children to make choices and extend their own ideas.  The qualified childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and she uses her teaching skills effectively. She supports children to learn through a wide variety of interesting activities that challenges them and holds their attention.  Children are developing good communication and language skills. They are articulate and confident during their play and interactions with the childminder and visitors.  Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder establishes good relationships with parents from the start. She shares daily information about children's care, well-

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This provision is good

being and achievements.  Children have regular opportunities to build on their physical skills. The childminder ensures that they have daily opportunities for fresh air, exercise and outdoor play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of activities and daily routines to support children's understanding of healthy eating.  The childminder does not always make the most of professional development opportunities to raise the quality of teaching and children's learning to outstanding levels.

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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

 enrich opportunities for children to develop an even better understanding of healthy eating and what contributes to their good health  build on professional development opportunities that focus more specifically on developing an expert knowledge of teaching and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises and observed children engaged in a variety of learning experiences.  The inspector observed and evaluated a learning activity with the childminder.  The inspector viewed evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the premises.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, training records and records of children's assessments. She also talked to the childminder about her priorities for improvement and discussed her self-evaluation.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the procedure to follow should she have concerns about children's welfare. She maintains accurate records that help to promote their safety and well-being. Children play in a safe and secure environment. The childminder supports children's developing awareness of their own safety through gentle reminders and consistent routines. She understands the benefits of sharing information with other settings children attend to ensure the continuity of care and learning. Parents are very happy with the service provided and comment that their children enjoy their time with the childminder and the variety of activities she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children in her care well. She makes detailed observations and regular assessments of what children know and can do. She uses this information, along with her knowledge of their current interests, to plan for the next stage of their learning. Children develop good skills in counting and number recognition. They enjoy learning about quantity and consistency as they make ice cream to take home. The childminder acknowledges and encourages children's conversations with genuine interest. Children use their imaginations in role play and pretend to take orders in a restaurant. Older children are beginning to recognise letters within their name. The childminder encourages good early reading skills and children enjoy listening to stories

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, confident and enjoy their time with the childminder. The childminder speaks to children in a calm and friendly manner. Children are relaxed in her home and confidently lead their play. Children's self-esteem is promoted by the childminder. They learn what acceptable behaviour is and are supported to share and take turns. Children follow effective hygiene practices as they take increasing responsibility for washing their hands at appropriate times. Children are reminded to drink regularly to remain hydrated. Children learn about a range of other cultures and beliefs through the opportunities the childminder offers and they enjoy outings into the local community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They behave well and are aware of the childminder's clear boundaries and expectations. Children are becoming increasingly independent and manage their own care needs. They are learning mathematical skills and are able to recognise that print carries meaning, regularly practising making marks. Children are acquiring skills they need for the next stage of their learning, including their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 204548 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 1051097 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Worcestershire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 2.

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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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