Childminder EY491656

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 December 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 is well qualified. She uses her knowledge and experience well to provide children with activities that they enjoy. Children are eager to play, learn and explore.  Children are cared for in a warm and welcoming family home. The childminder responds well to children's individual needs. They build good bonds with her and develop friendship with others. This promotes children's confidence and helps them to feel secure in her care.  The childminder networks with other local childminders. They share information about updates to early years practice. The childminder attends further training to improve her knowledge and skills and help to raise the outcome for children.  Parents are very happy with the service provided by the childminder. They express how much they appreciate her keeping them informed about their children's progress and how she provides a, 'Home-from-home environment' for their children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always develop partnerships with other settings that children attend to fully complement children's care and learning experiences.  The childminder does not provide the same level of opportunities for children who prefer to play and learn outside.

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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 links with other settings that children attend to enable a more shared approach to children's learning and care experiences  provide even more experiences for children who prefer to play and learn outdoors.

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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 references.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the possible signs of abuse and understands the correct procedure to follow to report concerns about a child in her care. She completes regular child protection training and is aware of her duty to prevent children from being drawn into situations which put them at significant risk of harm. The childminder monitors the overall quality of her provision. She gathers the views of parents and children and uses these to help identify further ways to build on her good practice. The childminder tracks the progress children make and shares this information with parents. This helps parents continue to support children with their learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She gathers important information from parents about children's current capabilities when they first start. She builds on this information with her own observations and uses this knowledge to plan what children need to learn next. Children enthusiastically join in role-play games. They pretend to make meals and drinks for the childminder and visitors. Children act out their own experiences as they pretend to care for baby dolls and settle them down for a sleep. The childminder adapts her teaching methods to suit the different ages of children attending. For example, she recognises when younger children wish to move on to a new activity. This helps to keep children engaged in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is good. The childminder has a warm and friendly manner. She offers children gentle age-appropriate reminders to help them understand the rules of good behaviour. Children are able to make choices in their play. They confidently select toys and equipment from the well-resourced indoor play area. The childminder promotes a positive attitude towards living a healthy lifestyle. She offers children healthy and nutritious snacks. Children benefit from daily fresh air and exercise as they accompany the childminder to and from the local school to drop off and collect older children.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development. They are well prepared for their next stage of learning, including moving on to school. Children gain independence. For example, younger children help get their nappy bag when their nappy needs changing and older children confidently manage their own hygiene needs, such as toileting and washing hands. Children's literacy skills are developing well. They gain an understanding of words and their meaning as they listen to their favourite stories. Older children are learning to recognise and write their own name.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491656 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 1024566 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 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 Worcester. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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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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