Childminder in Worcestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 January 2017 5 May 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 worked closely with her local authority adviser to address the actions and recommendations from her last inspection to make positive changes that benefit all children.  The childminder regularly completes observations and assessments of children and has a good understanding of what children know and can do. She effectively uses this information to plan further enjoyable experiences to support their future development.  Children form strong bonds with the childminder. They leave their parents with ease, showing they feel safe and secure in her care.  Parents give very complimentary feedback about the childminder. They are very happy with the way children are introduced to the setting, as well as the care and teaching that she provides for their children.  The childminder's home is bright and welcoming for children. She provides a stimulating and well-resourced play area for children. Children are motivated and keen

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This provision is good

to explore. They happily choose from the activities and resources on offer to them.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not seek parental input into establishing children's starting points, or supporting routine assessments to enable them to play an active part in assessing their children.  Opportunities for young children to develop their early writing skills are not routinely available.

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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

 explore further ways to help parents to share information about what they know their children can do when they start, and to share specific achievements that can be used to support routine assessments  create more opportunities for young children to develop the skills needed for early writing.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's policies and evidence of the suitability of her household members.  The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder continuously updates her safeguarding knowledge. She understands the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child in her care. A good range of policies and procedures supports the childminder's daily practices in ensuring children are kept safe and protected from harm. The childminder has high expectations for what all children can achieve. For example, she regularly monitors and tracks children's progress to swiftly identify and close any gaps in their learning. The childminder uses the views of parents, children and other professionals to help evaluate her service well. She improves her knowledge and skills well. For example, she accesses training and uses online resources. This helps improve the quality of the provision and teaching, and provides better outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the needs of children in her care. She interacts positively with children as they play, encouraging their inquisitive nature and allowing them freedom to lead their own learning. Children's early mathematical skills are well supported. The childminder knows how far children can count and gently encourages them to count further, in order to develop their skills. She talks to children, modelling and repeating words to reinforce early language skills and to develop their vocabulary. Children delight in sharing books and stories of their choice with the childminder, and demonstrate good concentration skills as they listen to her. Overall, partnerships with parents are good. The childminder verbally shares information about children daily and provides regular opportunities for parents to view children's developmental records.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's emotional well-being is supported well. Strong relationships form quickly as the childminder responds to children's individual needs. Children's behaviour is well managed. The childminder encourages children to be kind to one another and to share resources. She teaches children essential social skills in preparation for their move on to school. Children learn how to share toys, take turns and be kind to their friends. They show respect for the childminder as they help her with small tasks, such as laying the table for snack time. The childminder praises children so they gain good self-esteem and confidence. She teaches children how to adopt a healthy lifestyle and keep themselves safe. For example, she helps them to make healthy food choices, learn how to stay safe and provides opportunities for them to be physically active each day.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They are developing a wide range of skills in preparation for their eventual move to school and pre-school. Children are independent learners, who are motivated and eager to learn. They ask questions, engage in discussions and express their thoughts. Children show their imagination skills as they play with the role play resources and act out various scenarios.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469025 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 1058562 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Kidderminster. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised early years qualification at level 3.

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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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