Childminder in Worcestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 June 2016 29 November 2013

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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. Children are provided with a good range of learning opportunities and experiences across all areas of learning. Children are keen to interact with the childminder, who teaches them new skills while they are playing.  The childminder has a good understanding of children's interests and their current stage of development. She uses this knowledge and her observations to plan for individual children's learning needs and to monitor their progress.  Partnerships with parents and other settings children attend are good. The regular exchange of information ensures a collaborative approach to meet children's, individual needs and promote continuity in care very effectively.  Children build very good relationships with the childminder. This is evident through their enthusiasm and confidence to try new things and to share their ideas. They are very happy and have a strong sense of belonging. Children say they enjoy baking, reading

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This provision is good

and completing puzzles.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is attentive and provides reassurance and praise. She is a good role model who encourages good manners, sharing and consideration of others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide enough opportunities for children to extend their awareness of other people's lives and traditions.  The childminder does not always take advantage of every opportunity to gain additional information from parents, in order to enhance their child's learning and support their progress further.

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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

 strengthen opportunities for children to learn about the lives of other people and communities  gain more detailed information from parents about their children's learning and development at home, so that children are supported to make the best possible progress.

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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 spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  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 parents detailed in references available on the day of inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her role and responsibility to keep children safe. She knows the procedure to follow should she have any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder has made good progress in developing her planning, observation and assessments. This works well to track children's progress and meet their individual learning needs. The childminder effectively evaluates her provision and includes the views of parents and children. She is able to identify clear targets for improvement. The childminder is well qualified and experienced. She works closely with the local authority, other childminders and attends training to keep her skills and knowledge up to date. The childminder has developed good links with the local nursery and school to support children's continuity in care and learning. Parents say that they are impressed with the progress made and the levels of confidence of their children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

They say the childminder is excellent, very caring and thoughtful.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are enthusiastic learners who thoroughly enjoy their play. Older children are confident speakers who are very keen to show how they can count, recognise shapes, letters and some words. They write their names on their art work and use scissors competently. Older children engage in activities to promote their thinking skills as they work out how to complete a number puzzle to form a hopscotch game. Children use their creative skills very well while decorating drawings of their bodies. They pay great attention to detail as they use feathers, buttons and a range of stickers to create their elaborate designs. A strong focus is placed on promoting young children's speech and language skills. All children like to listen to stories and sing songs. Babies and younger children have the opportunity to explore their senses while playing with jelly. They use a good range of electronic toys that helps to promote their early technology skills. Older children talk about

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

what they enjoy at nursery school and what they like to play with their friends.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's personal, social and emotional development is strong. The childminder knows the children well and they 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. The childminder promotes children's good health and physical development. Children talk about their healthy snacks and how their 'magic milk' makes their teeth and bones strong. They have daily opportunities to spend time outdoors. The childminder gives them plenty of encouragement and praise, and they receive stickers to support their self-esteem and achievements. Babies and younger children follow their routine from home. This helps them to settle quickly in the childminder's care and feel safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They are independent, make choices about their play and have good self-help skills. Their good progress means they are well prepared for nursery or school. Older children listen and concentrate well. They demonstrate good skills in their literacy and mathematical development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY384761 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 1043483 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 November 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in the Kidderminster area of Worcester. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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