Childminder EY469518

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 January 2018 22 April 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 carries out detailed observations and assessments of children's progress, and identifies their next steps in learning. She meets individual children's needs effectively.  Young children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's company. They have strong attachments with her.  The childminder supports young children's growing independence skills. For instance, she encourages children to try to put on their shoes and coats ready for going outside to play.  The childminder has developed effective partnerships with parents and carers. She shares daily information using an online system and written daily diaries. Parents receive regular progress checks on their child's learning so they can continue to support this at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder supports children's emerging language development well overall, sometimes she uses familiar versions of words, rather than teaching children the correct word.  The childminder does not consistently share information with all other settings that children attend to enable a shared approach to children's learning.

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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 consistency when modelling language, to help children learn to hear and use correct versions of words  extend information sharing with other early years settings children also attend to enable a shared approach to children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interactions with children inside and in the outside learning environment.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents and carers.  The inspector checked evidence relating to the suitability of all adults living on the premises, and checked the qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records, safeguarding procedures and the childminder's evaluation and improvement plan.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good awareness and understanding of safeguarding procedures. She is clear about the indicators that may alert her to any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder monitors children's non-attendance effectively. She evaluates her practice regularly and identifies areas to develop to help improve outcomes for children. The childminder is aware of the importance of keeping her knowledge of childcare up to date. For example, she regularly keeps in contact with other providers and early years professionals, and attends training to help her improve children's learning. Parents' written views are very complimentary about the childminder and the care she provides for their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children in their learning effectively. She provides a good range of activities to motivate and interest children. For example, children concentrate well as they mix ingredients to make dough. Children enjoy developing their early literacy skills as they colour and mark make. The childminder supports children's thinking and problem- solving skills effectively. For example, she asks questions, such as, 'How many have you got?' and, 'What colour are they?' She supports children's early mathematical understanding, such as when they talk about the different colours, shapes and sizes of the threading counters.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle well with the childminder. She has a calm and caring approach towards the children and talks to them constantly as they interact. The childminder offers children plenty of praise and encouragement as they show her their colouring, supporting their confidence and self-esteem. Children enjoy their time exploring the outdoor spaces. They are able to develop their imagination, for instance, as they ride in the toy car pretending to go to see their parents. The childminder promotes good hygiene practices, such as ensuring children wash their hands before eating and after being outside. She has good nappy changing routines that maintain children's privacy. Children are well behaved, for example, they sit well to eat and drink.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy, confident and comfortable in their surroundings. They enjoy opportunities to develop their physical development and explore the world around them, such as when they play outside using the slide and playing in the sand. The childminder prepares children well for their next stages in their learning or move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469518 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 1102796 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Sedgeberrow, Evesham. Her core hours of work are Monday to Friday from 8am to 5.30pm, all year round.

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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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