Childminder in Shropshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 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 worked hard since her registration to provide good-quality care and learning. She liaises with other childcare professionals to keep up to date with the latest legislation and share good practice. This helps her improve her own practice and promote better outcomes for children.  The childminder has developed warm, caring relationships with the children. She is sensitive to their needs and supports them to develop confidence and independence.  The childminder has high expectations regarding behaviour. Children learn what is acceptable behaviour and how to respect others. They listen and respond well to the childminder.  Children participate in a wide selection of indoor and outdoor activities. Many of these opportunities are informed by children's interests, capturing their attention and supporting them to extend their knowledge.  The childminder promotes the development of children's language and communication

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This provision is good

skills effectively. She responds well to children, modelling language and introducing new vocabulary.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Strategies to support parents with sharing their knowledge of their child, their child's achievements and to support their children's learning at home are not yet fully effective.  Current systems in place to monitor and review the progress of children are not yet rigorous enough to provide a clear picture of individual children's progress.

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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

 enhance opportunities for parents to share their knowledge of their child and their child's achievements, and to support their children's learning at home more effectively  review and monitor further the progress of individual children, and use this information fully to identify any gaps and to provide children with even greater challenge to promote further progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities 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 spoke to children during the inspection.  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 good understanding of child protection issues, and is confident following the correct local reporting procedures to manage these. She has a good awareness of risk assessment and effectively removes or minimises potential hazards within her setting. Partnerships with other settings children attend, are developing well. The childminder regularly shares information with teachers and finds out the skills they expect children to develop. This supports continuity in children's learning. She uses this information to prepare children well for their move on to school. Parents provide positive feedback about the quality of the childminder's service. The childminder reflects on the service that she provides and has plans in place to address areas for development that she has identified.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the childminder promotes children's learning and development well. She has a good knowledge and understanding of how to promote their learning across all areas. The childminder plans activities well and uses these as a way of promoting children's development. For example, children enjoy learning about the different seasons and identifying the changes that occur. The childminder has a natural rapport with children. She understands how children learn through play. Resources are easily accessed and are plentiful. This helps to support children to initiate their own ideas and learning. Children request their favourite books, which they enjoy sharing with the enthusiastic childminder who uses props to further enhance children's engagement. The childminder provides a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming, well-organised home environment for children. Children's emotional well-being is supported well. They are happy, settled and develop a good sense of belonging. The childminder finds out about their individual routines through her discussions with parents and she continues these, promoting continuity of care. Children enjoy attending various toddler groups and forest school sessions throughout the week, helping to develop their social skills. Children are learning the importance of a healthy lifestyle. The childminder ensures that meals and snacks that parents provide are nutritious. Children have lots of opportunities to be physically active in the fresh air. They manage their self-care skills relevant to their age and level of understanding.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing a positive attitude towards learning. They are motivated, excited to learn and sustain their concentration well on activities they enjoy. They make choices and lead their play confidently. The childminder supports children to make good progress. As a result, children are developing key skills in preparation for their future learning, including their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492500 Local authority Shropshire Inspection number 1026965 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 6 Number of children on roll 10

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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 Bridgnorth. She operates all year round, from 7am 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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