Childminder in Worcestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 November 2016 24 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

 Children enjoy a broad range of activities, play experiences and outings. The childminder knows children well and accurately plans for their next steps in learning. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder helps to keep children safe. She supervises them closely and raises their awareness of possible dangers to them including gentle reminders to help them recognise and manage risks.  Children develop their independence well from a young age and develop an awareness of good hygiene practice. For example, the childminder encourages young toddlers to clean their own hands before eating.  The childminder and children develop positive relationships with each other. She helps children settle with her well, for example she finds out about and provides their favourite toys. The childminder provides sensitive support to children such as cuddles after a sleep to reassure them. Children settle well and feel confident, safe and happy.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, communication is not fully extended with parents, and the partnerships with other settings children attend are not quickly established to help share information about children's care and learning needs more effectively.  The childminder sometimes does not make the most of opportunities to develop young children's understanding of mathematics to help extend their learning and progress.

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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

 build on the partnerships with parents and other settings children attend to help provide a more consistent and shared approach to supporting children's learning and care needs  extend opportunities to develop children's early mathematical skills to support their learning and progress further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at convenient times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used for the care of children.  The inspector observed children's routines, play and learning experiences.  The inspector looked at a sample of paperwork including children's records, some written policies and the childminder's training and suitability documents.  The inspector viewed some written feedback and references from parents to gain their views about the childminder's provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands what would raise her concerns about children's welfare. She knows how to report any concerns that may arise and has current information about safeguarding matters and procedures. Overall, partnerships with parents are generally good. For example, parents have access to the childminder's written policies and she provides a daily diary for younger children with an overview of their day. The childminder takes steps to keep updated with early years practice including completing some additional training and sharing good practice with other childminders. She takes account of parents' and children's views when reflecting on her service, which helps her to make improvements tailored to their needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy their play and learning. The childminder follows their interests and provides positive interaction, which helps to motivate their learning. For example, when young toddlers indicate they want to sing a song, she responds warmly, singing and encouraging them to do the actions with her. Children take part enthusiastically, attempting to sing the words and join in with the actions. The childminder helps develop children's language skills well. For example, she talks to them about what they are doing and what is happening, pausing to allow young toddlers time to respond to her. The childminder completes regular observations and assessments and monitors children's learning carefully, which help her to recognise and plan for any gaps in their progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children to develop a positive awareness of their own and other people's backgrounds. For example, children join in with cultural and religious celebrations including eating food that reflects these. The childminder provides regular opportunities for children to be active indoors and outdoors. For example, children play outside in the garden and they learn to use their feet to wheel themselves along in toy cars. The childminder encourages children to make their own choices about their play. For example, she asks older children about what they would like to do and provides toys and resources in clearly labelled boxes for them from which to choose.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop a range of skills for their future. They are interested and motivated learners. Children develop their confidence well and learn to socialise such as through outings to children's groups and meeting up with other childminders and children. Children learn about technology and how things work. For example, young toddlers learn how to make lights and sounds work on toys. Children develop their creativity well such as through role play and exploring different materials including dough and sand.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438068 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 1059088 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Bracknell, Berkshire. The childminder has a recognised early years qualification at level 2. She offers her service Monday to Friday, all day, for most of the year.

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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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