Childminder EY483760

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 November 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 has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She uses her own observations and assessments to plan interesting activities that children enjoy.  The childminder has built good partnerships with parents. She keeps them well informed about their children's progress and shares information with them about her plans to support children's next steps for learning.  Children build close attachments with the childminder. They readily seek her out for comfort and cuddles when they are tired or upset. She responds well to the individual needs of children helping them to feel emotionally secure in her care.  The childminder has established good links with other early years settings attended by children. She shares information to help complement children's care and learning experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best of further training opportunities to help improve the level of teaching to the highest possible level.  The childminder does not gather enough information from parents about children's current capabilities when they first start to help her to plan for their learning from the very beginning.

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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

 target professional development to help raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level  gather more information from parents about what children already know and can do when they first start, and use this information to plan for the children's learning from the very outset.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaging with children in a range of learning activities.  The inspector jointly observed and evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's suitability.  The inspector took account of parents' views through reading written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe. She is aware of how to report concerns to relevant agencies should she have the need to. The childminder maintains a safe environment. She is aware of her duty to prevent children from being drawn into situations that put them in significant risk of harm. The childminder has worked well with an early years adviser since registering. She reflects well on her practice and identifies areas for development to improve the outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly measures and reviews children's progress. This enables her to identify and plan for any gaps in their learning. The childminder engages well with children as they play. She actively gets involved with their play. Children confidently seek her out to share in their play and she responds well to their requests. She helps to promote children's communication and language skills. For example, they learn new words as the childminder plays alongside them, modelling the correct pronunciation. The childminder provides many opportunities for the children to develop their creative ideas. Children concentrate and persevere as they select different coloured pens and crayons to use in their artwork. The childminder offers children plenty of praise and encouragement. This helps children to develop a 'have-a-go' attitude to learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is good. They learn to share and take turns. The childminder uses appropriate explanations to help children learn what is expected from them. Children have daily opportunities to benefit from fresh air and to be active in the garden. Their good health is further promoted as the childminder reminds children of the importance of drinking water throughout the day to stay hydrated. Good hygiene routines are followed, the childminder reminds children why it is important to wash their hands before mealtimes and after using the toilet.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. Children are becoming independent. They enjoy helping with small tasks, such as fetching the mat before having their nappy changed. Children are enthusiastic learners and enjoy making choices in their play. They enjoy listening to well-read stories. Toddler's physical skills are developing. They can competently feed themselves with a spoon and clearly communicate when they have soiled their nappy. Children are learning new skills that help to prepare them for their future learning, including moving on to school and pre-school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483760 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 1100506 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in the Winyates Green area of Redditch. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, 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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