Childminder in Worcestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 June 2016 15 May 2013

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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 improvements since the last inspection. She effectively evaluates the quality and impact of her provision on children's care and learning. This includes the childminder's accurate monitoring of children's progress which helps her to plan effectively for their future learning. She has added to her resources to provide children with books and toys that reflect diversity.  Children thoroughly enjoy many rewarding, well-managed outdoor and first-hand experiences. They gain an excellent understanding of features of their local community and the natural world. Children learn how to look after living things, to safely enjoy contact with animals and to recognise and manage risks.  Children are active and physically confident and competent. The childminder skilfully teaches children how to move and balance safely and with control during riding lessons and when they use challenging physical play equipment.

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This provision is good

 Children take part in enjoyable activities in the local community. They go on many walks, often visit a nearby nature reserve and the village shop, and enter their colourful artwork in competitions in the annual village show.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not always successful in making sure parents know about their child's stage of development and about plans for their future learning.  Some indoor play areas are cluttered with toys and resources. This inhibits children's choices as they cannot easily see and find what is available to play with.

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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

 involve parents more in discussing their child's stage of development and in planning for their child's future learning  consider ways to present toys and resources in a more organised way to help children find things for themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's training and suitability and discussed her self-evaluation form and plans for improvement.  The inspector took account of parents' views expressed in their written feedback to the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a sound understanding of abuse, neglect and other risks to children. She knows local safeguarding procedures and what to do if she has concerns about a child. The childminder attends regular safeguarding training and maintains a current paediatric first-aid qualification. She keeps up to date by attending training and following the advice of her local authority early years adviser. The childminder's effective relationships with parents help her to meet children's needs and reflect their interests. Parents appreciate how she adapts her arrangements to cater for their childcare needs. They comment on the childminder's care for their children and the innovative ways she enriches their children's learning. The childminder also finds out about children's care and learning at school and at other settings they attend to ensure she complements their experiences elsewhere.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows how well children are developing from her accurate assessments, regular tracking of their progress and discussions with parents. She uses this information to plan and organise rich and varied activities that reflect children's next steps in learning and their interests. The childminder interacts very well with children. She sensitively develops their confidence so they want to join in. The childminder builds on children's understanding and skills through her explanations, questions and coaching. Children are inquisitive and relish opportunities to observe, investigate and explore natural changes and cause and effect, for instance, during water or construction play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and confident. The friendly, attentive childminder reassures and enthuses children who want to try new experiences and often persevere. Children behave well. The childminder creates a relaxed atmosphere while ensuring children know what is expected of them. Children listen carefully to her advice and explanations. They follow the childminder's instructions regarding the safe use of equipment and when handling or riding her pony. The childminder promotes children's good health. They relish being active and outdoors. Children make healthy choices about what to eat and drink and enjoy growing and harvesting fruit and vegetables. The childminder helps children to manage their personal care, good hygiene and getting changed. She ensures children understand the importance of wearing the correct footwear and a safety helmet when riding.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are well prepared for school. Children are confident, observant and resourceful learners. They are articulate speakers who express their needs, recall events and talk about what they are doing. Children accurately count and order numbers and recognise different amounts, for instance, when they compare the number of black and white sheep. Children talk about colours as they play or when looking at flowers in the childminder's garden. They enjoy books and listen to and discuss well-told stories. Children develop good pencil control and increasingly make recognisable marks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY362155 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 1043063 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives on a small holding on the outskirts of the village of Alfrick in Worcestershire. She operates all year round from 9am until 5pm on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, except for 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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