Childminder 204627

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 April 2017 25 March 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 promotes children's safety, welfare and learning effectively. She understands her responsibilities. A range of records and policies helps to support her practice. She works closely with different professionals to maintain her good standards.  Children make good progress. The childminder has a secure overview of children's abilities and achievements. She acts quickly to offer children the help and support they need to continually develop well. This helps to ensure no child falls behind.  The childminder gets to know children well. She is affectionate and very friendly. Children are settled in her care. They seek her comfort, use her as a secure base from which to explore and involve her in their play.  The childminder's home is stimulating and well organised. Children have access to a range of activities and experiences. They have lots of fun and parents comment that their children really enjoy their time in the childminder's home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's professional development is not yet focused sharply enough on further enhancing the quality of teaching. Children do not benefit from the best possible outcomes in their learning and development.  The childminder does not reflect ambitiously enough on the overall quality of the setting. She does not yet set clear targets for the future aimed towards raising the standard as far as possible.

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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 the focus of professional development and further enhance the quality of teaching, to increase the potential to promote the best outcomes for all children in the future  reflect more ambitiously on the overall quality of the setting and set clearer targets for future development to help raise the standard as far as possible.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed teaching practice and conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector looked at the documents available, including children's learning records and relevant policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector sought the views of parents from the written evidence provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder's knowledge of child protection issues is good. She can recognise the different signs and symptoms of child abuse. She also knows how to respond appropriately should she have any concerns about children's well-being. The childminder's home is clean, tidy and secure. She conducts daily safety checks to ensure that her environment, toys and equipment are continually suitable for use. The childminder is well qualified. She accesses some training and conducts her own research to keep her knowledge up to date. This has a particularly positive impact on children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is a good teacher. She plans challenging and enjoyable activities that take account of children's interests and meet their individual learning needs. For example, younger children like playing with the sand in the garden. The childminder challenges children to dig for the objects she has hidden using their hands or a spade. Once they have found the objects she supports them to name them and talk about them. This helps to promote their curiosity, control when using tools and speaking skills. The childminder shares a two-way flow of information about children's care and learning with parents. Children benefit from good continuity between the setting and home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's emotional well-being is promoted. The childminder has clear house rules and teaches children about right and wrong. She promotes acceptance, tolerance and respect in her home. She welcomes, values and celebrates children's similarities and differences. Children behave well and display high levels of self-worth. The childminder teaches children about the importance of being healthy. For example, she ensures they enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise. Children confidently negotiate space, climb and move around in different ways outside. This builds on their physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are supported to begin to reach their full potential. They are keen to play and explore and demonstrate that they are willing to learn. Children acquire the skills they need for the next stage of their learning and the eventual move on to school. For example, they are gaining confidence and independence. They can select and use resources with help and cooperate with care routines. Children play well alongside others. They are also learning to be kind, share and help others. Children are beginning to show an interest in literacy and mathematics. They can draw with pens or pencils and are starting to give meaning to their pictures. They can competently solve problems to stack coloured cups in order of size and count large coins they post into a musical money box.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 204627 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 1089896 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1994 and lives in Worcestershire. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Tuesday to Thursday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. She offers funded sessions for 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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