Childminder EY298232

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 May 2017 23 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 works exceptionally well with parents and other settings children attend. For example, she gives parents activities to support their children's learning at home. The childminder also plans activities that build on children's learning at other settings they attend to promote continuity.  The childminder pays close attention to keeping children safe. She identifies any possible hazards and acts to reduce the risk to children. For example, she has prevented access to the slide and trampoline because they need repairing.  Children develop positive attitudes towards others. For instance, they identify similarities and differences between small-world toys representing different sexes, ages, abilities, races and cultures.  Since the last inspection, the childminder has enhanced opportunities for children to be imaginative. For example, children use an extensive range of pretend and real life

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This provision is good

objects in the role play areas. This helps to promote their vivid imaginations further.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminders monitoring and assessments of children's learning do not yet have a sharp enough focus on identifying children's styles of learning. Therefore, she does not fully consider this in her planning of activities.  The childminders self-evaluation is accurate. However, she has not fully implemented her plans for improvement to help raise the quality of practice to an exceptional level.

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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

 build on the systems to monitor and assess children's learning, in order to identify children's learning styles and use this information more precisely in planning  implement plans for improvement, identified through self-evaluation, in order to help raise the quality of practice to the highest possible standard.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during a range of 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 discussions with the childminder. He 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 regularly researches new ideas for activities and discusses her practice with other childminders. This has helped her to keep abreast of changes to early years legislation. The childminder regularly checks children's progress across all areas of their learning. Where children are slower to progress, she adapts her teaching to support them. If needed, the childminder speaks to parents and seeks help from other professionals to support children's development. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has robust and up-to-date child protection policies. She is clear on what steps to take to report any concerns she may have about the welfare of children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes children's learning and records this in ongoing assessments to help show children's good progress over time. She has a strong focus on preparing younger children for the next stage in their learning. As children get older, the childminder skilfully promotes their mathematical and literacy development. The childminder teaches children about spring and growing. Children actively participate in signing songs and following actions about a bean growing taller. They enjoy listening to stories about a beanstalk. The childminder extends this learning by providing dough, beans and picture cards from the story for children to create their own beanstalk.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children arrive happy and pleased to see the childminder. They say goodbye to their parents and quickly get involved with activities. Children are confident. They explore the environment and choose what they want to play with. The childminder is passionate about promoting children's healthy lifestyles. She provides nutritionally balanced meals and actively encourages children to follow good hygiene routines. The childminder works closely with parents to promote continuity in children's care. For example, she uses a diary to exchange information with parents about children's daily routines. Children are well behaved. They follow instructions, learn good manners and share the toys.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and acquire the skills they need for the next stage in their learning. Children enjoy completing small tasks, such as tidying up toys. Younger children learn how to use a knife and fork to feed themselves. Children recognise colours of different dough and are starting to show a preference for their favourite colour. Children have good physical skills. For example, they can use cutters, tweezers, plastic knives and rolling pins to manipulate dough. Children learn good social skills. For example, they benefit from going to a play group with the childminder where they learn how to socialise with others in a larger group.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY298232 Local authority Shropshire Inspection number 1092174 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Albrighton, Shropshire. She operates all year round, from 7am to 5.15pm, Tuesday 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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