Childminder EY487454

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 June 2017 Not applicable

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not ensure that risk assessments identify all potential hazards to children on the premises. This is with specific regard to children's access to first-floor windows.  The childminder does not always find out as much as possible from parents about what children already know and can do when they first start attending.  The childminder does not always encourage parents to share information about what their children achieve at home, so that she can use this when planning future activities.  The views of parents and children are not included in the evaluation of the provision.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are happy and enjoy their time with the childminder. The childminder has a warm rapport with the children and knows them well. She is friendly and attentive to their individual needs. This supports their emotional well-being.  Children's health and physical development is promoted effectively. They are provided with nutritious meals and healthy snacks. They have opportunities to spend time outdoors every day and enjoy visits to local parks.  The childminder is well qualified and has a good understanding of how young children learn and develop. She monitors the progress children make and uses her observations well to plan for their next steps in learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure that risk assessments clearly identify all hazards within the environment, with specific regard to children's access to first-floor windows. 10/07/2017

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 consider ways to encourage parents to share more information about their children's achievements at home and use this to strengthen activity planning  seek more detailed information from parents about children's capabilities when they first start attending  include the views of parents and children in the evaluation process, in order to help identify further ways to improve the overall quality of the provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of relevant documentation with regard to children's welfare and safety, including evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about her self-evaluation and plans for improvement.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has not identified all potential risks to children on the premises. This is in relation to children's access to first floor windows that do not have restrictors fitted. The childminder was able to demonstrate during the inspection how she could take immediate action to ensure children's safety by locking the windows until more suitable safety measures are put in place. In other respects, children are supervised well and the environment is secure. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows how to respond if she has a concern about a child's welfare and knows who to contact. The childminder has started to evaluate her provision but is yet to seek the views of parents and children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and her teaching skills are good. She models play well and encourages children to be inquisitive and explore effectively. The childminder constantly interacts with children at their level. She repeats words to help reinforce early language skills and develop children's vocabulary while playing and singing songs. Babies and younger children enjoy seeking out their favourite toys, including musical instruments and posting shapes into a box. They take part in creative activities, such as making marks with paint and sticking activities. The childminder works closely with parents to share information about children's progress. However, she does not gain enough information about children's starting points in their learning or their achievements at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Due to weaknesses in risk assessment procedures, children's safety and welfare is not fully protected. Children are relaxed and happy in the childminder's care. She organises the space and resources well to meet children's needs and help them develop a sense of belonging. Babies and younger children show good levels of confidence for their age. They receive plenty of attention and cuddles. Children are praised and encouraged with their achievements and this boosts their confidence and self-esteem. Good behaviours are encouraged, such as taking turns, sharing and thinking about the needs of others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They make choices about what they would like to play with and learn early technology skills and how to operate equipment. Children develop mathematical and literacy skills appropriate to their age and stage of development. They gain key skills that help them prepare for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487454 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 1011109 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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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. She lives in Worcester. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and 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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