Childminder EY489183

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 October 2017 Not applicable

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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 organises an environment indoors and outdoors where children can freely choose and explore from an interesting range of resources which captures their interest.  The childminder places a good focus on talking to children about what interests them and extending their communication and language skills through the activities provided.  A particular strength of the teaching is how the childminder confidently provides an interesting range of mathematical experiences for children to help them progress.  The childminder places a strong focus on building close relationships with children. She gains detailed information from parents when their children first start to get to know their personalities, interests and family circumstances.  The childminder uses a good range of strategies to engage with parents and the other settings the children attend, to help meet their individual learning and care needs.

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides a relaxed environment for children before and after school, and an interesting range of experiences during the school holidays.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Current systems to help the childminder review her own practice are not fully successful, particularly in helping to raise the quality of teaching and use of assessment to the highest level.  The childminder has not yet considered ways to broaden children's early writing skills and to further enrich their experiences to learn more about their own sense of identity and that of other families.

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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

 use highly effective systems to evaluate practice, to help raise the quality of teaching and use of assessment to the highest level  offer a broad range of opportunities for children to develop their early writing skills, and learn about their own and others' families, to extend their learning to even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, 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 a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  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 arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child's welfare. She has a good knowledge of the possible signs of abuse and neglect, and wider safeguarding issues. She places a sharp focus on updating her safeguarding knowledge, such as by undertaking additional safeguarding training to keep abreast of any changes. Parents report they are impressed by the range of activities on offer and how much their children enjoy attending. The childminder is well organised and adopts a professional approach. She keeps her home clean and closely supervises children to keep them safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and plans creatively for their interests and enjoyment. For example, children are excited to find the numbered toy dinosaurs hidden around the garden. The childminder skilfully encourages children to match the dinosaurs and numbers to the corresponding dinosaurs on their sheet. The childminder reinforces children's understanding of positional language, such as 'in', 'under', 'high' and 'low', and encourages them to solve problems as they try to reach the dinosaurs. The childminder knows how children learn best and promotes their communication and language skills well. For example, she listens to them intently and children enjoy their conversations with her. The childminder makes good use of children's first-hand experiences to help extend their learning. For example, children learn about the changing seasons and natural wildlife as they take regular walks and visit places of interest.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder carefully adapts the routine and what is on offer according to when and how long the children attend. For example, all children currently attend other settings, such as school or pre-school. She ensures that what she offers complements the time children spend at other settings. The childminder places a good focus on promoting children's physical skills and they thoroughly enjoy being outdoors. Children who stay for tea benefit from a healthy and nutritious meal that is freshly prepared. The childminder places a strong focus on teaching children about how to stay safe. For example, children learn how to cross the road safely, and how to keep safe in the home and garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared for their next stage of learning. Children are confident talkers and easily express their own interests. For example, children discuss the fish in the fish tank, and consider how they are feeling and why, offering their suggestions. Children have good opportunities to be creative and use their ideas as they use an interesting range of arts and crafts activities. For example, children make models from empty boxes and explore with the water, sand and flour mixed with water. Children easily adopt roles in the role-play area indoors, and explore the mud kitchen outdoors. Children have helped to create a bug hotel and show a keen interest in insects and the natural world.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489183 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 1015175 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 3 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 Bewdley. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays, a week at Christmas 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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