Childminder 204571

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 October 2016 25 October 2012

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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 a good understanding of how children learn through play. She follows children's interests and gets actively involved in their play. This helps children to make good progress in their learning.  Children experience warm relationships with the childminder. She responds well to their individual needs. This helps to build their self-confidence and boosts their emotional well-being.  Children behave well. They respond positively to the childminder's calm and relaxed manner. They listen to her and follow simple requests, such as helping to tidy away the toys.  The childminder has good relationships with parents. They are well informed about their child's daily care routines, activities and how well they are progressing in their learning. Parents are happy with the care and education their children receive.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder clearly understands children's individual next steps in learning, she does not focus activities consistently enough on what children need to learn next, to help them make the best possible progress.  The childminder does not regularly ask parents to contribute towards the evaluation of the setting so that they can be involved with identifying ideas for future developments.

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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

 make better use of children's identified next steps for learning, to increase the potential for children to make even more progress in their development  build upon the evaluation of the setting and include more opportunities to gather and act upon the views and suggestions of parents.

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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 took account of parents' views through reading written references and speaking to a parent on the telephone.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is secure in her knowledge of child protection and the process for sharing any concerns she may have about a child in her care. She keeps updated with local safeguarding procedures and attends regular child protection training. The childminder carefully monitors and checks children's level of development. This helps her to identify any gaps where children may need additional support. The childminder has established links with the local schools and pre-schools. This helps to promote smooth transitions when the time comes for children to move on. The childminder attends regular training and liaises with a range of professionals, including the local authority. This helps to keep her knowledge and skills up to date.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes children during play. She uses this along with information she has gathered from parents to ensure that activities match children's interests. The childminder uses lots of genuine praise and encouragement that helps the children to stay motivated in their play and develop a 'have a go' attitude to learning. The childminder develops children's language skills well. She names items during play and repeats these back to the children. She teaches children to count as they fill and empty containers with sand. Children have lots of opportunity to be physically active. They enjoy spending time in the garden and go for regular walks in the local community. Children eagerly look for farm machinery in the neighbouring fields. The childminder develops this interest when indoors. For example, she provides a good range of toy vehicles and children enjoy acting out what they have seen the farm vehicles doing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very happy in the childminder's home. She is affectionate towards them and they demonstrate good bonds with her as they giggle in delight when she pretends to tickle them. Children behave well. The childminder teaches the children the importance of keeping themselves safe. For example, she reminds children to walk slowly as they climb up and down the steps to the garden. Children's independence is encouraged. They happily help to set the table ready for snack time and successfully manage their own care needs as they independently wash their hands before eating. The childminder supports children's good health effectively. For example, she provides them with healthy snacks and follows good hygiene routines when changing nappies to help prevent the spread of infection.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have regular opportunities to mix with larger groups as the childminder takes them to community groups. This helps to extend children's confidence and social skills. Children are able to make choices in their play from the good range of toys and resources. They concentrate well for their age and demonstrate an interest to learn as they confidently explore their surroundings. Children are gaining new skills and are well prepared for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 204571 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 1059415 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Earls Common, Worcestershire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, 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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