Childminder EY489871

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 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 environment is bright, welcoming and very well resourced. A variety of activities and experiences is available for children to explore. Children have fun and enjoy attending the childminder's house before or after school.  The childminder is kind, caring and friendly. She spends time getting to know children well. Children settle quickly and develop good relationships with the childminder. They demonstrate that they are happy and comfortable in her care.  Children are confident and independent. They can select from a range of toys or resources to choose what they want to do. They can also manage their self-care needs, such as using the toilet and washing their hands with minimal support.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder works well with parents to share a two-way flow of information about children's care and well-being. Parents comment positively that they are very happy with the service she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always share a highly successful two-way flow of information with the school children attend. Children do not consistently benefit from the best continuity in their care or education between the settings they attend.  The childminder does not yet carefully consider ways to raise the standard of the setting to outstanding. She does not make the best use of self-evaluation to set clear and ambitious targets for future development to help her further improve.

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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

 strengthen partnerships with the school children attend to establish the best continuity for children in their care and education  extend self-evaluation and carefully consider ways to raise the standard of the setting to outstanding.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed practice and conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector looked at the documents available, including relevant records, policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector sought the views of parents from the written evidence provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder fully understands her responsibility to meet safeguarding requirements. She successfully implements a range of records, policies and procedures which helps support her good practice. The childminder's knowledge of child protection issues is strong. She is alert to the different indicators of possible child abuse and knows how to report any concerns. The childminder conducts daily safety checks of the areas in use. She always ensures the environment is clean, safe and secure. This helps to protect children from different types of harm. The experienced childminder liaises with other childminders, conducts her own research and accesses some training to help keep up to date. For example, she routinely refreshes her food hygiene, safeguarding and first-aid knowledge. This has a positive impact on the quality of care she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities. The childminder interacts with children warmly and encourages their participation in different experiences. For example, she plans some activities based on topics, such as autumn. She provides children with a range of natural and malleable materials to make pretend animals, such as hedgehogs. She shows them what to do and helps them to combine the resources in different ways. This helps to extend their creativity and imaginative skills. Children often show interest in certain resources and ask the childminder for help with their chosen games. For example, children enjoy playing computer games and are supported to set up the activity, negotiate turn taking and learn how to operate the electronic equipment. This helps to develop their understanding of the world and their social skills. Overall, the childminder complements children's learning and helps to build on their developing skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's physical and emotional well-being effectively. She finds out about and sensitively meets children's individual care needs. The childminder provides children with nutritious snacks and meals. She talks to children about the benefits of eating well. Children have access to fresh air and exercise daily, regardless of the weather. For example, children greatly enjoy walking in the rain and jumping in small puddles on their way home from school. The childminder also ensures that children adopt good hygiene routines while they are in her care. Children learn to use good manners and show respect in the setting. The childminder helps children to follow instructions and adhere to her set behaviour boundaries, using a variety of methods. She promotes inclusion in her setting and talks to children about their similarities and differences. Children's opinions are valued and explanations help improve their understanding of the

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489871 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 1015890 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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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. The childminder operates during term time, offering before- and after-school care. Sessions are available from 7.30am until 9am and 3.15pm until 6pm.

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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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