Childminder EY411822

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 December 2017 4 June 2015

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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 develop close emotional attachments to the childminder, who is highly caring and sensitive to their needs. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care and they settle and engage in activities quickly.  The childminder maintains all documents, qualifications and records needed to underpin good provision for children's welfare and learning. She checks that statutory requirements are being met as part of her reflection, to maintain a good-quality provision.  The childminder provides a stimulating learning environment with a good range of toys and resources that is presented at children's height. This helps to give children freedom to make choices about their own play.  Parents have given complimentary feedback to the childminder. They are happy with the care and teaching that she provides for their children.  Children are keen to take part in a broad range of activities that provides interesting

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This provision is good

learning experiences. The childminder makes good use of outings to places in the local community to help develop children's good social skills and understanding of the world.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder intervenes in children's play too quickly and does not give children enough time to think about how to respond to questions.  The childminder's strategies for involving parents in their children's learning are not fully effective.

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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 teaching skills that help children to think through their ideas and give them more time to respond to questions  explore more effective ways to encourage parents to be involved in their children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises with the childminder. She observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at the relevant documents and checked evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises.  The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took into account the views of parents, provided in written form.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder attends regular training to help her keep up to date with child protection issues and knows what to do if she has concerns about a child. The childminder evaluates various areas of her practice and makes changes to benefit children, for example, by obtaining additional resources to match their developmental needs. She continues to update her professional development and improve her practice. Overall, partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder establishes good relationships with parents from the start. She shares daily information with them about their children's care and well-being. The childminder works closely with other settings that children attend to ensure continuity in their care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder has a good understanding of how children play, learn and develop. She monitors children's learning well and uses her assessments to help identify any gaps in children's progress and implement plans to help them catch up swiftly. The childminder successfully supports children to develop their physical skills and hand-to-eye coordination. For example, children enjoy posting shapes into shape sorters and stacking toys in sequence. Babies have fun looking at their reflections in the mirror. They smile and make funny faces as they crawl away and then look back to make sure they can still see their reflection.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is safe and well organised. She provides a wide range of opportunities that children thoroughly enjoy. Children are happy and settled and show that they are comfortable in their surroundings. They move around the rooms confidently and select their play activities from a wide range of resources independently. The childminder finds out details from parents to help her make children feel secure. For example, younger children sleep in line with their home routines. She praises children regularly, helping to boost their self-esteem and confidence. The childminder recognises the importance of keeping children safe. She completes daily risk assessments on the environment to help ensure they can play in safety.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn important skills that help prepare them well for starting school. They learn to value and respect others. For instance, the childminder provides toys and books and talks to children about the similarities and differences between themselves and others. Children's early mathematical skills are developing well and the childminder incorporates numbers, counting, shape and size into everyday routines and activities. Children demonstrate a love of books and handle these with care. They are confident and independent. For example, babies learn to feed themselves from an early age.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY411822 Local authority Shropshire Inspection number 1094387 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Ludlow, Shropshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised qualification at level 3.

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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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