Childminder EY466756

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 January 2018 25 February 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

 The childminder sets out her home in a very child friendly, stimulating way. She has a good range of high-quality resources and toys. They are easily accessible around the home, so children can make their own choices about what they would like to have.  The childminder carries out detailed assessments and planning supports children's individual next steps in learning. Children make good progress and are highly motivated and eager to learn and explore.  The childminder has strong links with parents and carers. Together they share regular, detailed information between them effectively. The childminder provides parents with information to enable them to support children's learning further at home. Parents' comments about the childminder and her assistant are very positive.  The childminder evaluates her practice regularly and clearly identifies areas for further development that help improve the outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder and her assistant help children understand about the importance of good hygiene routines, however, they do not always remind children to wash their hands before mealtimes.  Although, the childminder has started to make links with some of the early years settings children attend, she has not engaged with them all successfully to enable all adults to support children's learning 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

 help younger children gain a deeper understanding of the importance of good personal hygiene practices  develop further the partnerships with other early years settings children attend, so all adults are able to support and contribute to learning even more.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder uses a detailed system to monitor her assistant's practice and ensures she is up-to-date with current legislation. The childminder is committed to maintaining both her own and her assistants' professional development. For instance, they recently attended a course to help them recognise the characteristics of effective learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good awareness of the procedures to follow should she have any child protection concerns. She and her assistant are clear about the indicators of abuse that may alert them to be concerned about a child's welfare. They understand the importance of monitoring children's non-attendance.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant observe and assess children's progress effectively. They meet children's individual needs well. The childminder and her assistant support children very well in their imagination and understanding. For example, they talk to children as they interact, asking questions skilfully to help extend their ideas, such as, 'What does the lorry collect?', 'What do you need to do now?', and 'Where does the rubbish go now you have it in your van?' Children enjoy looking at books with the childminder and taking an active part in telling the story, supporting their early literacy skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant support young children well with their emotional development. Children settle quickly into play when their parents leave. They develop a close attachment with the childminder and her assistant. Children demonstrate they feel safe and secure in the childminder's home. Children enjoy developing their independence. For example, the childminder regularly asks the children what they would like to do next and encourages them to make their own decisions. They are able to make choices from the well balanced, easily accessible range of resources. Children are well behaved. The childminder reminds young children to share and take turns as they interact with each other. Children respond well to the positive language and encouragement offered by the childminder and her assistant.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain good levels of confidence and self-esteem. They are good communicators and develop an excellent vocabulary as they interact with the childminder, her assistant and each other. Children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills as they explore the world around them in the garden and when on outings in the local area. The childminder prepares children well for the next stages in their learning or the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY466756 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 1102619 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 21

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Oddingley, Droitwich, Worcestershire. Her core hours of work are Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm. She works with an assistant. She receives funding for free early education for two- three- and four-year-old children.

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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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