Beaumont Tracy

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 April 2017 8 May 2015

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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 reviews her practice effectively and is committed to identifying ways to improve the service she provides. For example, she has completed training to develop further her professional skills, such as how to support children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities.  The childminder has a detailed knowledge of each child she cares for. She uses her good understanding of how young children learn to assess their achievements and identify what they need to do next to progress in their learning. All children make good progress and are well prepared for their next stage of development.  The childminder is skilled in helping children develop their mathematical understanding. For example, she complements the learning older children receive in school and helps young children grasp skills, such as counting and shape recognition.  The childminder is proactive in encouraging children and their families to make healthy

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This provision is good

choices. For instance, she provides guidance to parents about nutritious lunchboxes and plans daily opportunities for children to be physically active.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully consider how she will extend the youngest children's learning when she cares for a wider range of children in school holidays.  Occasionally, the childminder overlooks opportunities to help children learn to take care of resources, to help them develop their sense of responsibility.

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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

 plan more precisely for the youngest children's development while providing out-of- school care, to help extend their learning  increase opportunities for children to take responsibility for their learning environment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching, indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used by children.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and children's records.  The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder establishes good relationships with parents and children. She works closely with parents to establish children's development when they first start. Parents are well informed of their children's progress. The childminder works closely with other providers involved in children's care and she shares information regularly with them to ensure continuity of care and learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe. She has a clear understanding of the process to follow should she need to report any concerns about a child's well-being.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides age-appropriate support and promotes the development of children's communication and language skills well. For example, she listens carefully to what children have to say, asks them questions to help them clarify their good ideas and encourages them to join in with songs. The childminder supports children's physical development effectively. For instance, children concentrate as they build with small construction pieces and peel stickers to decorate their artwork. The childminder helps children expand their understanding of the world. For example, she talks to them about the variety of birds they see and encourages them to explore the effects of magnets. She encourages babies to explore and make discoveries. For example, she provides an interesting range of sensory objects for them to play with.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is caring and affectionate and children demonstrate secure and trusting relationships with her. She helps children learn about staying safe. For example, she teaches children to cross the road and reinforces this as they play in their toy cars outdoors. The childminder encourages children to be kind and gentle towards each other and teaches them to share resources and take turns. She is a positive role model and children's behaviour is good. She helps children to respect their differences and celebrate diversity. For example, children talk about the different foods they like to eat for breakfast and learn about a range of celebrations.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well motivated, independent learners. They are confident communicators, develop a sense of fun and conversation flows freely. Children develop good social skills and enjoy playing together. They enjoy playing imaginatively. For example, older children dress up and pretend to be characters they have invented. Children develop a sense of adventure. For example, they balance carefully on climbing equipment. They progress well with their early literacy skills and are keen to practise writing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 204647 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 1089898 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 23

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1997. She operates from her home in Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire. She works Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm all year round, except bank holidays and family holidays. She works with an assistant during school holidays. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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