Childminder in Worcestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 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

 Children are very happy, they are interested in their activities and eager to try new experiences.  The childminder shows a good commitment to her ongoing professional development and improving her service as she attends training and reads childcare articles.  Children benefit from daily exercise and outdoor activities which encourage their physical skills and help to maintain a healthy lifestyle.  The childminder provides a child-centred and well-resourced environment where children confidently explore and are curious learners. She knows the children well, providing activities she knows will engage them and support their good progress.  Comments from parents show how much they value and appreciate the good care and learning opportunities the childminder provides for their children.  The childminder has established strong links with local schools that children also attend so that relevant information is shared to provide continuity and consistency in their care

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder asks parents about children's prior learning as they start at her setting, she has not yet found effective ways to continue collecting information about children's learning at home to support her planning further.  Occasionally, the childminder does not give children enough time to think and then respond.

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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 ways to continue gathering information from parents about children's learning at home that help support and enhance planned activities and experiences for each child  give children more time to think about their responses and ideas as their learning is challenged and extended.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed and evaluated an activity with the children.  The inspector looked at children's records and discussed the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder makes sure that all children are kept safe at all times. She has a good knowledge of the procedures to follow should she have concerns about the welfare of children in her care. The childminder keeps fully up to date with relevant information, such as current contact details and local procedures to ensure children are kept safe. She regularly evaluates the service that she provides. The childminder identifies the positive impact on children's learning and where improvements need to be made.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they play and completes accurate assessments of their learning. She is skilled in using a wide range of strategies to promote children's learning. The childminder encourages children to engage in imaginative play which is based on first-hand experiences. For example, children play with role-play resources and confidently pretend to care for dolls. The childminder uses appropriate language to help promote children's understanding of colours, shapes and numbers during their play. She spontaneously introduces familiar songs and rhymes which help them to develop good listening skills, overall.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children positively thrive in the welcoming, homely environment. The childminder is attentive to their needs which means children are happy and secure. Children behave well. The childminder provides children with plenty of encouragement and praise. This helps them to settle well and supports their growing confidence and self-esteem. They enjoy a variety of visits to local community groups where they have the opportunity to socialise in larger groups. They have opportunities to be active and engage in physical activities, such as playing outside and while on outings or visiting the local parks. Children enjoy a nutritious diet. The childminder checks the environment used by the children to keep them safe and secure. She teaches children to be aware of their own safety by, for example, teaching them about road safety.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for their future learning, including their eventual move on to nursery and school. They learn to be sociable and confident with other adults and children. Children are enthusiastic learners and explore the environment with confidence. They learn about similarities and differences between people and cultures beyond their own community. Children independently access books and delight in pretending to read the words.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496906 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 1039337 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 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 Malvern. She operates all year round from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant 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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