Childminder in Shropshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 December 2016 1 February 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 provides a lot of opportunities for children to extend their critical- thinking skills and express their own ideas and interests. Children are confident communicators who effectively express themselves.  The childminder has a very reflective approach to her work and has a clear vision for the future development of her service. Regular questionnaires to children and parents make sure their views and comments are taken into account.  The childminder is warm and sensitive to children's individual needs. Her flexible settling-in procedures support children's well-being and helps them to form secure attachments with her. Children are confident and show high levels of self-esteem as they move around the environment.  Children's mathematical development is effectively promoted by the childminder. Children join in with songs and rhymes as they confidently count and recognise shapes and sizes during activities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always focus sharply enough on sharing information with other settings children attend to achieve a fully collaborative approach to their learning.  The childminder has not yet targeted professional development opportunities to help enhance her assistant's teaching skills to an even higher level.

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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 information sharing with other early years settings children attend to develop a collaborative approach to promoting their progress  extend the programme of professional development for the assistant to focus more precisely on key areas of practice to further improve teaching.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises and observed children engaged in a variety of learning experiences.  The inspector observed and evaluated a learning activity with the childminder.  The inspector viewed evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the premises and the assistant.  The inspector looked at a sample of training records and children's assessment records.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have a clear knowledge and understanding of how to identify and report any safeguarding concerns. They are both fully aware of their role and responsibilities should they be concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder knows how to undertake effective risk assessments. This ensures her home is safe for children to play and children are kept safe during the numerous outings they enjoy in their local community. The childminder builds positive relationships with parents and involves them in their children's learning. Parents state that they enjoy the flexibility of care the childminder offers, and feel that their children are making significant progress. The childminder tracks and monitors children's progress precisely and recognises areas that may require further support. The childminder and her assistant attend all mandatory training. This helps to ensure they keep up to date

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's learning based on regular and high-quality observations. She uses this information, as well as information from parents, to help inform next steps in learning and planning for each child. Activities are well matched to children's interests and needs and children are well engaged during their play. Children develop their creativity as they enjoy making decorations for the tree, choosing different coloured paint, glitter, stars and snowflakes. The childminder arranges the learning environment well and creates spaces for children to explore their learning independently. Children enjoy time in the Christmas den exploring books; this helps support their good literacy skills and understanding of print.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and confident in the childminder's welcoming home. They behave extremely well and happily follow the routine of the day. The childminder is a good role model and supports children well to learn to share and take turns with equipment and favourite toys. Children work together to help tidy up and share tasks, such as clearing away after snack time. Children learn the importance of healthy lifestyles as the childminder skilfully embeds these into everyday practice. Children talk about germs and the importance of cleaning hands before mealtimes and after messy play. Children practise their safety awareness as they use tools safely. They carefully cut up their own fruit for snack, under close supervision from the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make consistently good progress in relation to their starting points. Children are confident to explore the environment, follow their ideas and lead their own play. They are self-assured in new and social situations. They enjoy meeting new children and adults at stay-and-play sessions and language clubs. These skills help prepare them well for their next stage in learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449589 Local authority Telford & Wrekin Inspection number 1066051 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 1 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Telford. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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