Craven Annabel Joy

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 February 2018 26 August 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 is committed to updating her knowledge and skills. For example, she uses research and training to help maintain good standards of teaching. The childminder's knowledge of safeguarding legislation is up to date.  The childminder is a good role model to children. She helps children understand that they will not always succeed first time, but they should keep on trying, helping them to develop positive attitudes to learning.  The childminder successfully broadens children's understanding of how their family is the same or different to others. For example, she encourages children to bring in photographs of their family members from home to discuss with other children.  The childminder involves parents well in their children's learning. She regularly informs them of their children's next steps in learning. The childminder encourages parents to join in with different events in her setting. This helps them to understand how to guide

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This provision is good

their children's learning at home.  The childminder effectively promotes children's good behaviour. She uses consistent and positive strategies to help children understand how their actions might make others feel.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always extend children's levels of engagement and motivation even further, because she does not plan precisely enough for their different learning styles.

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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 planning of children's learning, to help increase their levels of engagement and motivation to the highest possible level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this had on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. He 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 childminder evaluates her practice well using the views of others, including parents. For example, she has broadened the range of outings she provides using their suggestions. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder identifies potential hazards in her home and minimises the risks to help keep children safe. She knows how to identify and report concerns about children's welfare. The childminder monitors children's progress well to quickly identify any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

When children first start, the childminder gathers detailed information from parents about their children's capabilities to help identify their starting points. She plans stimulating activities that help children to develop the skills they need for the next stage in their learning, including school. Since the last inspection, the childminder has enhanced her teaching of mathematics. For example, she teaches children how to compare and recognise different sizes of balloons and use mathematical language, such as 'bigger' and 'smaller'. The childminder interacts well with children. She uses a broad range of vocabulary to introduce new words to children for them to use in their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has created a welcoming and interesting environment inside and outside. She continually develops and adapts her home and the resources to reflect children's interests. For example, the childminder has created a 'castle' for children to play in and pretend to be princesses. The arrangements for when children start and move on to school are good. This supports children to become confident in their new surroundings. Children have a strong bond with the childminder. They laugh together when the childminder gets cake mixture in her hair from a baking activity. The childminder is committed to promoting children's healthy lifestyles. She provides nutritious food for children and ensures they have daily opportunities to exercise. For instance, the childminder leads activities to promote children's physical development, such as encouraging them to move their bodies in different ways to music.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. The have an in-depth understanding of the world, including how to care for living things. Children understand how plants grow and observe how those they planted are developing when the go out into the childminder's garden. They are making good progress in their early writing development. Children make marks with different materials, such as brushes and paint, and chalks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 510178 Local authority Shropshire Inspection number 1103876 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1991. She lives in Oswestry, Shropshire. The childminder works at home with a co-childminder. She operates all year round, every day, from 7am to 6pm, 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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