Childminder EY426508

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 December 2016 17 October 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

 Children are safe, secure and happy in this welcoming family home. They develop a good sense of belonging, for example, as they see their photographs and names on the display board. Children form secure, warm and caring relationships with the childminder and this supports their emotional well-being successfully.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. The childminder plans a good range of activities that children thoroughly enjoy, and balances this with time for play that they initiate themselves.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder provides gentle reminders to children so that they learn what is expected from them. Children learn to share, take turns and play cooperatively with other children.  The childminder works well with parents to ensure children's individual needs are closely monitored. The home is secure and daily checks on the environment ensure

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet fully explored ways to further enhance his programme of professional development, in order to extend his knowledge and quality of teaching to a higher level.  The views of parents and children are not included in the evaluation of the provision to help precisely target areas for improvement.

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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

 enhance the programme of professional development to help extend knowledge and the quality of teaching to a higher level  include the views of parents and children in the evaluation process, in order to help identify further ways to improve the overall quality of the provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding.  The inspector observed teaching and learning activities and assessed the impact they have on the children.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, his co-childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises and the childminder's qualifications.  The inspector looked at children's development records and a selection of policies and procedures. She spoke to the childminder about his plans for improvement.  The inspector took account of the views of parents detailed in references available at the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder updates his child protection knowledge by completing training. He has a clear understanding of the possible signs of abuse and neglect and what action to take in this event, in order to protect children. The childminder places a strong focus on keeping children safe and he undertakes daily checks to identify and minimise any hazards on the premises and garden. He has completed paediatric first-aid training and food safety training to ensure children's well-being. Good systems are in place enable the childminder to check the success of the educational programmes and the progress children make in readiness for school. A wide range of policies is in place and all required documentation is maintained accurately. This promotes children's care and welfare. Parents speak highly of the quality of service the childminder provides and the wonderful outside learning environment.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows how well children are progressing as a result of his interactions and observations of children during activities. The childminder works closely with his co- childminder as they plan each child's next steps in learning. Children enjoy a wide range of activities and have easy access to a wealth of good quality resources. Children express themselves well through a range of creative activities and enjoy using different materials to make a picture of a snowman. During the activity the childminder uses a range of mathematical language to promote children's understanding of size, position and shape. He encourages children to think about the characteristics of the snowman and how the body is bigger than the head. Children use good skills and dexterity as they place their shapes in place and use glue sticks. Learning journal folders are regularly shared with parents and give them a good overview of children's enjoyment and achievement.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's health, well-being and physical development are promoted successfully. From an early age the childminder teaches children about good self-care skills and handwashing routines. Mealtimes are a positive, relaxed and sociable experience. Children enjoy a range of healthy meals and snacks to meet their needs and support a healthy lifestyle. The childminder provides children with daily opportunities to be outside in the fresh air. Children enjoy trips to a local park where they walk through the woods and learn about nature and wildlife. They help to take care of the pet rabbit and enjoy outdoor cooking activities, such as toasting marshmallows and enjoying story sessions in the nature shelter. Children learn to keep themselves safe while using equipment, by helping to tidy up and they know how to evacuate the premises in an emergency.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their individual starting points. Children grow in independence and acquire the key skills required to move on to the next stage of their learning. They develop good mathematical and literacy skills. Children are confident, concentrate well and have good listening skills. They learn about the needs of others and the wider world.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY426508 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 1065681 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 October 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011. He lives in Bewdley, Worcester and works with another childminder. He operates all year round, Monday to Friday, from 7am until 6.30pm, except for banks holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three-year-old children. He has procedures in place to support children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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