Childminder EY451623

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 May 2018 15 August 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 and form close bonds with the childminder. This is because she is kind, caring and responds to their individual needs well. This helps to promote their emotional well-being.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She provides children with activities that interest and excite them. This helps all children to make good progress in their learning.  The childminder has established good partnerships with parents. She maintains an effective two-way flow of information about children's care and development. This helps parents to continue with their children's learning at home.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder provides children with gentle and age- appropriate reminders about sharing, taking turns and being kind to one another. This helps children to play cooperatively and respect each other.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide opportunities for children to do things for themselves, to enable them to build on their independence.  The childminder does not provide the same level of opportunities to support those children who prefer to play and learn outdoors.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to continue to build on their growing independence  increase opportunities for children to extend their play and learning outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaging with children in a range of learning activities.  The inspector jointly observed and evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's suitability.  The inspector took account of parents' views through reading written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a very good understanding of child protection issues. She is aware of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect and is confident with the procedure to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. Improvements have been made since the last inspection. The childminder has sought advice and guidance from the local authority. She has also attended recent training to help her develop her teaching skills for younger children. The childminder knows what children need to learn next and she regularly reviews their progress. This ensures that any gaps in their learning are identified and acted upon. The childminder reflects well on her provision and seeks the views of children and parents to identify further ways to improve. Parents are happy with the service provided. They express how much their children enjoy the time they spend with the childminder and are

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

pleased with the level of progress they are making.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses good methods of teaching to support all children. She makes regular observations of children and uses this information well to plan for their next steps for learning. She engages well with children's play and promotes their curiosity and exploration well. For example, she encourages children to explore the texture of jelly while trying to find hidden letters. Early mathematical skills are supported effectively. Children learn about numbers, counting and comparing. The childminder talks to them about volume and capacity as they fill different-sized containers with water. She encourages children to solve problems as they attempt to complete a range of puzzles. The childminder uses frequent praise and encouragement. This helps children to try new things and develop a positive attitude to learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming homely environment, where children feel settled. She offers children frequent comfort and reassurance. The childminder promotes children's health effectively. She provides them with healthy snacks and ensures they have the opportunity to be physically active. The childminder encourages children to understand the importance of following good hygiene routines throughout the day. Children build strong friendships with others. This helps to promote children's social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident learners who enthusiastically join in with the activities on offer. They are developing good communication skills. Children engage in regular conversations with the childminder. They respond to questions and confidently recall and talk about past events. Children develop their physical skills as they negotiate the steps in the childminder's garden. They enjoy exploring the world around them when they go on outings in the local area. Children are developing the key skills in readiness for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY451623 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 1112166 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 August 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Worcester. The childminder operates all year round from 7.15am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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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Telephone number

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