Childminder 204533

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 January 2017 2 September 2015

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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 made many improvements to her practice since the last inspection. She has ensured all required documentation is in place and she has significantly increased her understanding of all aspects of the learning and development requirements, so that she can support children effectively.  Children are settled with the childminder and develop a very good relationship with her. They respond well to her calm manner and become enthusiastic learners who confidently self-select toys and activities.  The childminder observes children and assesses their progress, using this information to support their learning. She knows children well and she provides a good range of play opportunities linked to their particular interests, so they join in with enthusiasm.  The childminder works closely with parents, who are very pleased with the service she provides. When necessary, she obtains training to ensure she can support children's

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This provision is good

particular medical needs. She provides parents with regular information about children's activities and progress, so that they can support children's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always explore every opportunity to develop the best possible links with other settings that children attend to provide them with a very high level of continuity in their learning.  The childminder does not make best use of opportunities to encourage children to use conversation to organise, sequence and clarify their thinking.

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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 links with other settings that children attend to provide the best possible continuity of learning  provide more opportunities for children to use conversation to organise, sequence and clarify their thinking.

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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 evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has developed a robust action plan to identify ongoing improvements to her practice to further enhance the provision for children. For example, she has identified further safeguarding training that she would like to attend. She attends a variety of training, including courses to help her meet children's specific needs. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. She has a very secure knowledge of the possible signs of abuse. When appropriate, she discusses concerns with parents and she knows the procedures to follow if she needed to make a referral to the local authority. She has clear procedures in place to ensure older children do not use mobile phones or cameras inappropriately, in order to help safeguard the younger children. Children receive care in a safe environment and the childminder implements robust procedures to ensure they are only collected by permitted adults. The childminder monitors children's learning and uses

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

the information to support them to make good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a very good knowledge of children's particular interests. She provides plenty of opportunities for them to play with favourite toys, while also ensuring that she supports them to make progress in all areas of learning. She talks to children as they play and she supports their emerging vocabulary effectively. For example, children talk about the food they are buying in the role play shop and she repeats the names of the words so that they hear the correct pronunciation. Children talk confidently and recall past events. The childminder helps them to make associations as they link, 'The china that the childminder dropped' with the name of the country when they are talking about Chinese New Year.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model and children behave very well. She places a strong emphasis on encouraging them to have respect for each other. They learn to play safely as the childminder gives gentle reminders about the dangers of climbing on the furniture. The childminder helps them to develop good self-care skills for their personal hygiene and they learn about healthy eating through conversations when they are eating their packed lunch. Children play outdoors regularly and develop their physical skills through activities, such as ball games. They learn more about their own and other cultures as they explore different festivals. At Christmas, they go to visit Father Christmas and his reindeer. For Chinese New Year they talk about the Year of the Rooster, look at Chinese writing and taste Chinese pancakes.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and show sustained concentration as they play for long periods of time with chosen activities, such as the role play shop. They develop writing skills as they use crayons to colour pictures of a rooster and try to write simple words. They play games with the childminder to extend their understanding of simple mathematics. These activities help to prepare children for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 204533 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 1058016 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 2 September 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1991 and lives in Worcester. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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