Childminder EY457777

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 January 2017 30 July 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 builds on the skills that children learn at school. She encourages children to show an interest in completing homework, which helps them continue to make good progress in their learning.  The childminder's home provides a safe, secure and inviting environment. Children quickly settle once they arrive from school or home because they understand the daily routine.  The childminder promotes the equality of opportunity for different groups of people. For example, when reading a story about fishermen, she makes reference to women and girls also being able to undertake these roles.  Children demonstrate growing confidence and independence. The childminder provides encouragement and praise when children do things for themselves.  Children have daily opportunities to be active and spend time in the fresh air. They walk and ride scooters to and from school, which provides opportunities to promote their

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's professional development is not yet sharply focused on identifying where she can raise her knowledge and practice to the highest level.  The childminder does not consistently evaluate and monitor all aspects of her provision to identify any areas for ongoing development or enhancement.

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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 ongoing professional development and ensure that all aspects of practice are continually developed to the highest levels  sharpen the process of self-evaluation and focus more precisely on identifying where practice can be strengthened even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at relevant documentation with regard to children's learning, welfare and safety.  The inspector took account of the views of parents via their written comments in letters.  The inspector viewed documents with regard to the qualifications of the childminder and suitability of those living in the household.  The inspector viewed all areas used for childcare and discussed arrangements regarding risk assessment and safety.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to meet the legal requirements. She has a sound understanding of what to do if she has concerns about children's welfare. The childminder ensures that information about statutory services is easily accessible for parents. Records and documentation are suitably maintained and fundamental information about children is obtained from parents. The childminder has an established relationship with the local school that children attend, and information about children's time at school is exchanged. Partnerships between the school, home and the childminder mean that children are provided with consistency in their care and learning. The childminder has ensured that she has attended mandatory training, such as first aid, to help support her day-to-day practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder helps children to build on their knowledge and skills. She plans time each day when she helps children with their homework. The childminder attentively listens and uses appropriate questioning to ensure that children understand the theme or information they are reading. Her positive approach to completing daily literacy activities means that children are keen to join in and have a go. Children confidently recall their spellings and show very good emerging writing skills as they write about their weekend. The childminder helps the children to recall information which helps them with this task. She also ensures that children benefit positively from the many different types of activities and experiences that they also take part in when with her. They confidently make choices about what they would like to do. They enjoy showing and talking about special items that they have brought from home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder ensures that children's welfare and safety are promoted because she considers and minimises risks that she identifies in her home. She builds good relationships with parents, who value the service she provides. The childminder provides healthy and nutritious, freshly cooked meals. She takes into account any dietary or health requirements that individual children have. Children show that they enjoy the responsibility of getting the table ready with placemats, cutlery and drinks. The childminder knows all children well and they appear happy and settled. Their emotional well-being is well promoted. The childminder's home is suitably laid out and children show that they understand the rules and boundaries that have been introduced to promote their welfare and safety. They listen and follow instructions and are well mannered and well behaved at all times.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY457777 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 1066591 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 July 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Kidderminster, Worcestershire. She operates Monday to Friday during term time, from 8am to 9am and 3.10pm to 4.45pm. She also provides school holiday care from 8am to 5pm. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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