Childminder EY376192

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 November 2016 16 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 Children thrive and develop high levels of confidence in this secure and supportive environment. The childminder builds on children's self-esteem and fully promotes their independence to an outstanding level.  Children are extremely motivated, very engaged and have superb skills to think critically. They are able to sustain their concentration, overcome challenges and find new ways of doing things, with little support. Children have an excellent approach to learning and enjoy the wide and varied range of activities on offer.  Children are given the best possible start. The childminder sensitively nurtures children to develop secure foundations in their learning and they make at least good progress. The childminder sensitively manages children's transitions and helps them prepare for the move to school.  The childminder strives to provide high-quality care and learning experiences for children. She has taken steps to build on the quality of her practice and has completed

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This provision is good

a relevant degree to improve her knowledge and skills. The childminder reflects on her practice and has a deep understanding of child development theories.  The childminder adapts her teaching skilfully to meet the needs of all children. Children for whom the childminder receives funding are developing the skills they need to be ready for school. Younger children are becoming strong explorers using all their senses.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not encourage parents enough to share information about what their child achieves at home to inform the assessment of children's 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

 strengthen partnerships and offer more opportunities for parents to share what they know their child is learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during a range of activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. He looked at relevant documentation, such as self-evaluation, policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of all those living on the premises.  The inspector was shown around the house and garden by the childminder. He also checked the childminder's procedures for assessing risks in the environment.  The inspector viewed parent questionnaires and took account of parents' views.  The inspector spoke with children throughout the inspection and joined in with their play.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder discusses practice with other childminders and seeks feedback from parents. She uses this information to evaluate the quality of her provision and set targets for improvement. Training is having a positive impact on developing the childminder's teaching. For example, the childminder has developed her interaction with children to enable them to communicate effectively from a young age. The childminder has developed efficient ways to monitor children's progress. She identifies gaps in their learning and promptly addresses them. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends child protection training and safeguarding network meetings delivered by the local authority, helping to keep her knowledge of safeguarding procedures up to date. The childminder has in-depth knowledge of the different types of abuse and neglect and the procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes and assesses children's progress. She accurately identifies ways to improve children's development and has strategies in place to help them learn in a variety of ways. Young children are supported to develop good social, physical and communication skills. They interact with the childminder as they share books together in quiet and comfortable surroundings, allowing children to listen without disruption. The childminder effectively promotes older children's creativity and understanding of the world. Children use their imaginations to create a birthday cake from play dough and pasta. They learn where food comes from as they grow fruit in the garden. The childminder keeps parents up to date on their children's progress and shares ideas with parents in order to help them continue their children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children form exceptionally strong relationships with the dedicated childminder. They are extremely settled and very at home in the childminder's care. Children enthusiastically recall the stimulating and exciting activities they have enjoyed in the childminder's care. Children's outdoor learning is superbly promoted. The childminder makes excellent use of the garden and the local area as resources in her teaching. For example, children build dens, recreate familiar stories and develop excellent physical skills as they learn outside. Children are incredibly well mannered, polite and their behaviour is exceptional. They cooperate together and help prepare for snack. Children show respect for the childminder, follow her instructions and play harmoniously alongside others.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder provides children with firm foundations in their emotional development. This supports them to make at least good and sometimes outstanding progress in their learning and development. As a result, children are well prepared for their next stage in learning. Older children are able to recognise numerals and letters and hold a pen correctly to make marks. Younger children are able to grasp and hold objects, give and receive toys and respond in conversation.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY376192 Local authority Shropshire Inspection number 1059804 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Oswestry, Shropshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate degree. She provides funded early education for four-year-old children.

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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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