Childminder in Worcestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 June 2016 21 May 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 understands how children learn and develop. She builds on children's interests and provides activities that engage children.  Partnership with parents is good. Parents receive regular information about children's progress. Information is shared on a daily basis to ensure that parents are informed of their children's time spent with the childminder.  Children form secure emotional attachments with the childminder and they are happy and settled in her welcoming family home. The childminder responds well to the children's individual needs, she is kind, caring offers children lots of praise. This boosts children's confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder attends further training and seeks the advice and guidance from other professionals, which has a positive impact on children's learning outcomes. She reflects on her practice and takes account of parents' and children's views to help identify

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not plan enough activities in her garden to fully support the learning of children who prefer to be outdoors.  The childminder does not always support children's understanding of why it is important to have good handwashing routines.

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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

 increase outdoor learning experiences for children to better support those who prefer to learn outdoors  improve children's understanding of why it is important to develop good handwashing routines.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaging with children in a range of learning activities.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and engaged with 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 and self- evaluation form.  The inspector jointly observed and evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector considered parents' views through reading written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands the procedure to follow should she have concerns about children's welfare. She regularly updates her child protection training and is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. The childminder supervises children well and maintains a safe environment for them to explore. Improvements have been made since the last inspection to secure good outcomes for children. The childminder provides stimulating activities that help promote children's all-round development. She completes precise assessments of children's achievements. This helps her to plan for any gaps in learning. The childminder understands the importance of sharing information with other early years settings and schools that children move on to.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is effective. The childminder provides children with learning opportunities and experiences that cover all areas of learning. She gains important information from parents regarding children's current abilities. She builds on this though her own observations and uses this information to ensure that children's interests are followed. The childminder interacts well with children and actively joins in with their play. She regularly asks children questions to encourage them to think about colour, shapes and numbers. This helps to promote their mathematical development. The childminder promotes children's speaking and listening skills well. She engages them in meaningful conversations and repeats new words for children to hear. Children's physical development is given good consideration. The childminder provides children with opportunities to spend time in the fresh air when they play in the garden or go on local walks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and settle well. This is because the childminder sensitively supports them with their move from home into her care. Parents are happy with the care their children receive. They comment positively on the childminders caring nature. Children behave well with the childminder. She acts as a good role model and provides children with gentle reminders. This helps children to learn to share, take turns and be kind to one another. Children benefit from regular visits to local community groups. This provides children with opportunities to learn to mix with larger groups of children and to build friendships with others.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and are developing the skills they need to support their next stage in learning. They are inquisitive and eager learners who are keen to join in with the activities provided. Children enjoy playing with musical instruments and show great delight when singing songs and rhymes with the childminder. Children who speak English as an additional language are well supported. The childminder models language effectively and uses lots of praise to encourage children to join in with conversations.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY470181 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 1043871 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Worcester. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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