Childminder in Shropshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 June 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 consistently plans for and provides children with interesting opportunities to explore and make sense of the natural world. For example, children learn about life cycles, the seasons and experiment with natural materials.  The childminder is experienced and highly qualified. She shows a natural affinity with the children. Strong bonds exist between the childminder and the children which helps to support children's emotional well-being.  Children benefit from a very well organised learning environment. They are able to make independent choice from the varied resources and equipment available to them. Equipment is stored at low levels and is easily accessible. Labels with images give children clues, as well as print, to indicate what is inside.  Children are very well behaved. They follow clear and consistent instructions from the childminder and understand about cause and effect. The childminder is a good role

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder currently does not always use the information gained from tracking children's learning to identify more accurate next steps for development to help them make the best progress.  The childminder does not consistently work in close partnerships with other settings that children attend. As a result, information sharing is not in place to help to build consistency in children's learning and development.

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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 current system for tracking children's progress to identify more accurate next steps in their learning to help them make the best possible progress  strengthen the arrangements for information sharing with other settings children attend in order to build consistency in their learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to and interacted with children during the inspection. She took into account the written views of parents that were provided by the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her assistant.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder carries out regular training and updates her policies and procedures regularly to help protect children. She knows who to contact should she have a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder completes thorough risk assessments on her home, garden and for any outings. She makes sure measures are in place to help keep children safe. The childminder enhances her professional knowledge, and that of her assistant, with regular training and refresher courses. Her specific understanding of how children learn helps children benefit from teaching practice that is focused and knowledgeable. Regular monitoring of her assistant helps to raise the quality of teaching and further improve outcomes for children. Partnerships with parents are effective. Parents are supported well by the childminder to be involved in their children's learning as they regularly contribute to activities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans fun and interesting activities. Children remain focused as they look at shadows outside. The childminder extends this activity as they explore which are the biggest or the smallest and what happens to the shadows when they move into the shade. Children enjoy listening to stories. They sit comfortably on the settee and engage in conversation about the pictures in their favourite story book with the childminder. Children begin to understand about the seasons and the world around them as they talk about the blossom on the trees in the garden. The childminder helps children to develop a good understanding of mathematics. A broad range of resources helps support early mathematics and children use these independently to build on what they know about number, shape and size.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers comprehensive information from parents prior to children starting with her. This helps to ensure that children's needs, likes and dislikes are well catered for. Children feel secure and develop their self-confidence well. Regular opportunities are in place for children to access fresh air and exercise in the childminder's garden. The childminder takes children on walks to the local parks to challenge their physical skills even further. Children benefit from healthy lifestyles. They enjoy nutritious and freshly prepared snacks and meals and understand why they need to wash their hands before eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make typical progress in their learning in relation to their starting points and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, such as starting school. Children show interest in mark making, and eagerly use brushes to write their name in bright coloured sand. Children develop good independence skills. They tend to their own self- care needs as they spread butter on their toast at snack time and learn to tidy up after activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500954 Local authority Shropshire Inspection number 1053140 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 12 Number of children on roll 9

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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 Shrewsbury. She works Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant early years qualification at level 3. She co-minds part time with another childminder and 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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