Taylor Patricia

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 December 2017 22 May 2014

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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

 Children make good progress in their learning relative to their starting points. The childminder meets children's individual needs effectively. She observes, assesses and plans activities to support children's next steps in their development.  The childminder has a caring manner towards the children. They settle quickly in her company and demonstrate they feel safe and secure in the environment.  The environment is well organised. Children are able to make independent choices from the good range of resources that is easily accessible. Children can move around the playrooms freely supporting their physical skills.  The childminder evaluates her practice regularly. She is effective in identifying areas for improvement. She encourages children and parents to contribute to the evaluation process through regular feedback sheets.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not help and encourage the youngest children in their understanding of good personal hygiene practices, such as when younger children who crawl on the floor do not always have their hands wiped before they eat.  The childminder does not share enough detailed information with other early years settings children attend, to enable all adults to contribute to children's learning and development effectively.

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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

 develop consistent personal hygiene practices that include all children  strengthen links with other early years settings children attend, so all adults are able to contribute and support children's learning further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interactions with children.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living and working on the premises, and the qualifications of the childminder and her assistant.  The inspector took into account the views of parents and children from questionnaires gathered by the childminder ready for the inspection.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, children and one parent at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records, safeguarding procedures, the childminder's improvement plan and written policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good knowledge about child protection and about how to safeguard children. She is clear about the procedures to follow and the indicators that may give her cause for concern about a child's welfare. The childminder understands the importance of monitoring children's non-attendance. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an assistant registered to work with her, although she has not needed to use him at present. Nevertheless, she ensures he is up to date with current legislation and that he monitors his practice. The childminder has built good partnerships with parents and informs them regularly about their child's day and progress. Parents indicate they are extremely happy with the care provided.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding about young children's individual needs, such as enabling them to move freely from one activity to another. The childminder supports children's emerging mathematical awareness. They count items, such as small-world resources as they take them out of the box and are encouraged to recognise colours. Young children enjoy developing their imagination, such as when they play with small- world resources. The childminder supports children well in their play through good interactions. For example, she demonstrates what to do during the activity and talks to children about the activity.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively and she has effective settling-in processes. Children have close attachments with the childminder. She offers praise and encouragement as children achieve, supporting their growing self-esteem and confidence. Children have regular access to fresh air and exercise. They take part in outings around the local area and interact with other childminders. They have access to the garden where they can explore and develop their physical skills. Children are well behaved. Young children are encouraged to share and take turns as they play with their friends.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the skills that will support them in the next stages in their learning and their eventual move on to school. They develop good communication and language skills. They interact with the childminder as she talks to them and repeats words to them. Children are motivated and eager to learn. They enjoy mark making and developing their early writing skills. For example, they access writing materials easily, including paper, pens and crayons.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 205010 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 1086963 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 12 Number of children on roll 22

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1993. She lives in Northwick, Worcester. The childminder's core hours of work are from 7.30am to 9pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder works with an assistant and also uses her daughter, who is also a registered childminder, for holiday cover.

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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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