Childminder in Worcestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 May 2017 Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder's teaching is of a consistently high standard because she has a superb understanding of how children learn. Sharply focused observation, assessments and planning ensures that all children make outstanding progress in their development.  The childminder provides children with a highly stimulating and exciting environment where children are able to make choices in their play. Consequently, children develop a thirst for learning as they eagerly investigate, solve problems and lead their own learning.  Parents are consistently involved with their children's learning and development. The childminder uses various ways to engage and communicate with them. She regularly shares good quality information with parents which helps them to continue with the excellent opportunities that children experience with the childminder at home.  Children are extremely happy, relaxed and comfortable in the childminder's care. They

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This provision is outstanding

share excellent relationships with her and flourish in this welcoming and nurturing family environment.  The childminder is extremely passionate about providing children with an excellent foundation for their later learning. She is professional, organised and her rigorous documentation supports her excellent practice extremely well.

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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

 review the implementation of the planned changes to enhance children's understanding of the natural world and evaluate the impact on their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaging with children in a range of learning activities.  The inspector jointly observed and evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's suitability.  The inspector took account of parents' views through reading written references.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder has built extremely effective partnerships with other settings attended by the children. She shares in-depth information and this helps her to accurately identify and meet the learning needs of each individual child extremely well. For example, she has extended her teaching of literacy to include methods used by other professionals working with the children in her care. In addition to this, the childminder seeks to develop her skills and ideas through attending regular training and local groups. There are highly effective systems in place to evaluate and monitor all aspects of the provision and to identify plans for future improvement. For example, the childminder has highlighted a desire to enhance children's learning experiences by providing more opportunities for them to learn about the natural world. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends regular safeguarding training and has a detailed knowledge of abuse, neglect and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder adapts activities to meet the learning needs of individual children. She enthuses them so they really enjoy learning. Children eagerly try new experiences, persevere with challenges and concentrate well for their age. The childminder is extremely responsive to what children say. She listens to them and includes their ideas and suggestions in their play. Children relish playing with sand and dough. They confidently use tools, such as plastic knives to cut play dough and small trowels to dig and build sand castles. Children's early literacy development is promoted exceptionally well. The childminder encourages children to look at the pictures and read the story to her. She praises them which promotes their confidence. Children show great delight at their own achievements.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder expertly fosters young children's understanding of sharing, turn taking and being kind. She provides regular opportunities for them to mix with other children and forge new friendships through attending local community groups. Children relish being outdoors where they learn to take managed risks, such as climbing and balancing on the low-level apparatus. Parents are extremely happy with the provision.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children accurately use numbers for counting and comparing. They practise early writing skills in different contexts. Children are confident, articulate and highly motivated learners. They develop an extremely positive attitude towards learning, resulting in excellent preparation in readiness for their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486253 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 1008583 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Worcester. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised childcare 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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