Childminder in Worcestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 April 2018 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 provides detailed information for parents about the service she offers and keeps them up to date about their children's care and learning. She is well organised and all required records and procedures are in place to help her promote the children's health and welfare.  The childminder provides a good range of experiences overall for children's enjoyment and they make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder places a strong focus on teaching children about the benefits of a healthy diet and the importance of exercise.  The childminder helps children to gain a real sense of belonging. They enjoy the routine in place and increase their confidence and independence. The childminder places a clear priority on supporting children's emotional well-being.  The childminder skilfully introduces books to children and they show a real interest during story sessions. She promotes children's communication and language skills well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide a rich range of activities to help children make the best possible progress in some aspects of their literacy and mathematical development.  The childminder does not always use children's assessment information very precisely to help them make high rates of progress.

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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

 build on the range of opportunities to extend even further the children's learning about rhyming and rhythm, and calculation and quantities  use assessment information precisely to plan highly challenging activities, to help children make the best possible progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  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 is enthusiastic about the children's care and learning, and recognises the value of continuous quality improvement and further training. There is a clear action plan in place to help her build on the good practice already achieved. Parents report good levels of satisfaction. They say the childminder responds sensitively and manages the children's behaviour well, and they value the support that they and their children receive during difficult periods. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues and the procedure to follow if she is concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder offers good supervision and coaching to her assistant on the occasions she works with her.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and provides an enjoyable range of activities for their interests. Activities have a clear learning intention. For example, during a story, the childminder places a strong focus on encouraging children who are reluctant speakers to engage in conversation. She sensitively asks them questions to motivate them to speak, and the most-able children learn about the importance of listening to others. The childminder uses the changing seasons as a good base to help children observe and talk about the changes they see. For example, children learn how the trees change and show a keen interest in the blossom and flowers they see growing. The childminder follows the children's lead, for example, as they play with sand and request to add water to make their sandcastles. The childminder supports and extends children's play well, encouraging them to think about how much water they need and why.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well and know about the codes of behaviour in place. The childminder encourages them to think about the consequences of their behaviour and they learn to be kind to others. She encourages children to value each other's differences and they learn about other cultures. The childminder teaches children to keep safe in the home and garden and on outings. For example, children learn about road safety. Promoting children's dental health is a clear priority. The childminder talks to children daily about the importance of cleaning their teeth and the foods to avoid. Sweet snacks are only given with meals and children learn about the importance of limiting high sugar foods.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared for school. Children show a keen interest in making marks and drawing, and the most-able children learn to write their names. Children thoroughly enjoy making creations with a varied range of art and craft resources, and use paint in variety of ways. They increase their independence and use a variety of tools as they help to bake cakes. Children easily adopt roles in the role-play area and enjoy playing their imaginary games. They cooperate and negotiate well. Children are active outdoors and confidently use the trampoline and learn to move their bodies in a variety of ways.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497915 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 1041962 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 5 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 2016 and lives in Alvechurch. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, and from 7.30am to 4.30pm on Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant.

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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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