Childminder EY363351

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 July 2017 24 February 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 effectively monitors children's progress. She ensures that all those requiring additional support receive the help they need. This means that no child falls behind in their learning.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder provides parents with regular updates about their children's progress. She is highly regarded by parents.  The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to ongoing professional training. She attends further training along with her assistant. This helps to build on their knowledge and skills and ensures they keep up to date with changes in legislation.  The childminder gets to know children and their families well. She is kind, caring and attentive to children's individual needs. This helps to promote their confidence and all- round well-being.  The childminder provides children with a warm and welcoming family home. Children are able to make independent choices in the well-resourced playroom.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use children's identified next steps for learning when planning daily activities in order for them to make outstanding progress in their development.  On occasions, the childminder does not provide enough opportunities to help younger children become even more engaged in their play.

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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

 focus the planning of activities more precisely on children's abilities and next steps for learning to enable children to progress at the highest level  support younger children to help them become even more engaged and focused in their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding. She observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the qualifications and suitability of persons living or working in the household.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have a good knowledge of how to protect children. They know who to contact if they have any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder monitors her assistant's practice and shares information about her policies and procedures with him. She reflects well on her provision and identifies further areas to improve upon in order to maintain the good- quality care and learning she provides. The childminder has forged good partnerships with other early years professionals. She shares information about children's development and this helps to provide continuity in their care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced and well-qualified childminder has a good understanding of the different ways children learn and develop. She interacts well with them as they play, helping to extend their learning. Children's communication and language skills are promoted well. The childminder engages them in meaningful conversations, shows genuine interest in their responses and values their contributions. Younger children's speech is promoted well as the childminder repeats and reinforces new words. Children enjoy investigating how things work and they press buttons to make sounds. Older children concentrate for longer periods of time constructing model buildings using plastic bricks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is good. The childminder and her assistant offer consistent, age- appropriate rules and boundaries. They act as good role models, offering plenty of praise and encouragement. Children of different ages engage well with each other. They are encouraged to take responsibility for their environment and readily help to tidy away the toys before moving on to the next activity. Children's good health is promoted well. The childminder ensures children have many opportunities to be active and play outdoors. Children are beginning to understand the importance of good hygiene routines and show an awareness of the importance of a healthy diet.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared for their future learning. They are confident and enjoy exploring their environment. Children show pride in their achievements. They enjoy joining in with creative activities, such as drawing, painting and making three-dimensional models from paper. Children are developing their independence; for example, they help to get nappies from their bag and make concerted attempts at putting their shoes and socks on. Children communicate their needs and wishes effectively and engage well in their chosen play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY363351 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 1093228 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 12 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Rous Lench, Evesham. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant and holds an appropriate early years 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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