Childminder EY284773

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 August 2017 11 October 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 has sought guidance from the local authority to help improve the quality of her provision. She has made a number of improvements since the last inspection. She has updated her first-aid training and ensured there is a first-aid box available at all times with sufficient contents that are appropriate for use with children.  The experienced childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn. She responds well to children's individual needs.  The childminder creates a warm and homely environment where children can independently access a range of good-quality resources. Children are happy and have built close caring relationships with the childminder. This promotes their confidence and helps them to feel safe and secure.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder establishes good partnerships with parents from the start, she does not seek enough information about what their children can already do at home. This means she is not able to focus her initial assessments precisely enough to help her monitor children's progression effectively from the outset.  At times, the childminder does not provide children with sufficient time to resolve their own minor conflicts or disputes.  The childminder does not consistently make the most of everyday routines to raise children's awareness of the benefits of healthy lifestyles.

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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

 obtain even more precise detailed information from parents about what children know and can do when they first begin to attend in order to establish firmer starting points for children's learning and development  build on strategies used to manage behaviour in order to allow children more time to resolve their own minor conflicts and disputes  extend opportunities for children to understand that good practices regarding their personal hygiene and healthy eating can contribute to their good health.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of household members and looked at a range of documentation, including children's records.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. She took account of the views of parents spoken to during the inspection.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used by children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is aware of what she does well and what she would like to improve. This overview of the service she provides helps her to identify further areas for development, such as how she monitors children's progress. In addition, she ensures required training is booked in a timely manner, which impacts positively on outcomes for children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe. She supervises them well and carries out daily safety checks to ensure risks are eliminated. For example, she checks the garden to make sure it is clean and safe for the children to use. The childminder understands the procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well. She regularly checks their individual progress to identify any gaps in their learning and development. She plans a good range of activities that builds on children's interests and skills. Young children explore and develop their own ideas. They concentrate as they piece together train tracks. The childminder joins in with children's play to extend their learning and engages them in meaningful conversations. She effectively promotes younger children's speaking skills, adapting her language and repeating and correcting words they say. The childminder supports children's early literacy skills. Children develop an awareness of words and their meaning as the childminder encourages them to look at books and enjoy stories. Young children are focused and show high levels of concentration as they complete small puzzles.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are relaxed in the childminders home and confidently lead their own play. The childminder plans daily opportunities for children to be active. They eagerly climb and use a selection of ride-on toys. Children enjoy regular trips to the local parks and shops. This provides them with opportunities to play and socialise with other children in the community. Good settling-in procedures are successfully matched to each child's individual needs. This ensures that children are ready for the move from home to the childminder. The childminder helps children to develop an awareness of safety and successfully fosters their sense of responsibility. For example, children help to tidy away toys when they have finished playing with them before getting more resources out.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are working comfortably within the typical range of development for their age. They are gaining the key skills that help to prepare them for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move on to nursery or school. Children are confident and capable learners. They count bricks as they construct towers. Children learn to share and take turns during play, listen attentively at story time and follow instructions when they play outdoors. Young children learn to distinguish between the different marks they make. They use crayons and pens to make marks on paper.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY284773 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 1107601 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 October 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She operates all year round from 6am to 6pm, Monday 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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