Childminder in Worcestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 September 2016 Not applicable

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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

 Children's social and emotional skills are well promoted. The childminder teaches them to take turns, share and respect each other during their play. She encourages children to learn right from wrong so that they know what is expected of them.  The childminder closely observes children and assesses their developmental stages and interests well. She plans appropriate next steps in children's learning and supports their good progress effectively.  The childminder has carefully considered the resources she provides, both indoors and outdoors. She ensures that these are easily accessible and encourage children to explore. Activities are based on children's interests and the environment supports their play and learning successfully. They have fun, confidently explore their surroundings and develop friendships with their peers.  Children's welfare is supported well. The childminder's home is safe and secure and

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This provision is good

daily risk assessments are carried out. Consequently, children are cared for in a safe environment.  The childminder works very closely with other settings some children attend. She shares information about children's interests, experiences, welfare and progress, so that there is a consistent approach to promoting their learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for all parents to share information about what their children achieve at home, so that she can reflect on this when planning future activities.  The childminder has yet to devise an ambitious framework for continually improving her professional knowledge, aimed at achieving outstanding practice.

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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

 encourage all parents to share more information about their children's achievements at home and use this information to strengthen activity planning  build further on professional development plans to continually update and increase knowledge to help raise the overall quality of practice to an even higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at areas of the premises that are used for childminding and observed children engaged in a variety of learning experiences.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the premises. She also observed evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector observed a selection of policies and procedures. She also talked to the childminder about her self-evaluation form and plans for improvement.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from information detailed in questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of how to deal with child protection concerns and has attended safeguarding training. She confidently knows how to effectively identify and minimise risks to children. The childminder has established positive partnerships with parents of children in her care. She welcomes them warmly into her home, sharing information about their child's day. The childminder listens to the views of children and parents to help evaluate her service. She identifies areas of her provision to develop further and sets herself targets to build on her good practice. Parents comment positively on the quality of care and range of activities on offer to their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes accurate assessments and monitors children's development effectively. The childminder follows children's lead during play and builds on their learning well. She asks questions that promote and develop children's learning. Children are developing good communication and language skills and they concentrate and listen attentively to stories. Children enjoy planned activities. For example, they read a book together about the seaside, then go on to recreate a seaside scene through art and craft activities. Children also enjoy playing in the sand and finding objects, such as shells, and talk about holidays they have been on. Younger children benefit, as the childminder models language effectively and they copy the words she uses, extending their understanding and vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model and she regularly praises children, which helps to boost their confidence and self-esteem. Children's behaviour is good. Children learn good manners and words, such as please and thank you, are used consistently without prompting. The newly installed artificial turf means children can play outdoors in all weathers. Furthermore, activities within the local community, such as trips to the park, provide children with additional opportunities to socialise and enhance their physical skills. Young children enjoy dance and movement as they join in the 'mini movers' dance sessions. Children have healthy meals and snacks and the childminder ensures they have regular drinks throughout the day. She plans activities to raise children's awareness of other cultures and diversity. For example, they design candles for Diwali. This helps children learn about the wider world and about similarities and differences in society.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are progressing well given their starting points and are acquiring good skills for their future learning. The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and provides a stimulating and enabling environment for them. Children are confident, active and independent learners. Children develop positive attitudes towards learning. They enjoy solving problems and learn early mathematical skills that prepare them well for school. For example, they count the number of objects in the story.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480283 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 987075 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Hollywood. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and 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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