Childminder in Shropshire

Inspection date 8 August 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n Children are very happy and enjoy their time in the childminder's care. The childminder is kind and caring and promotes children's confidence and self-awareness helping them to be successful learners. Children show they feel safe and secure in her care and this promotes their emotional well-being successfully. n The childminder is experienced and has a good understanding of how young children learn and develop. She takes into account children's interests and play preferences when planning activities, and uses information from her observations effectively to plan for their next steps in learning. n Partnerships with parents and other early years providers work well to successfully support children's individual care and learning needs. Parents speak highly about the provision, the wide range of activities and how their children have come on in 'leaps and bounds'. n Children's behaviour is good. They learn about the world around them and the needs

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The provision is good

of others through regular activities and outings in the local community. Children receive praise for their achievements and this boosts their confidence. They learn to share, use good manners and help to tidy up.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently support children's developing awareness of the importance of good hygiene practices. n The childminder has not fully considered how to incorporate parents' and children's views in her self-evaluation, to help raise the quality of the provision to a higher level.

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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

n reinforce more consistently children's growing awareness of the importance of good hygiene practices n consider how to incorporate parents' and children's views in developing effective self- evaluation, to improve the quality of the provision to a higher level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at a sample of relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises and the childminder's qualifications. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from information provided in written references on the day of inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is clear about what action to take in the event of a concern about a child's safety or welfare. She has a secure knowledge of the possible signs of abuse and neglect and the wider safeguarding issues that may impact on children's well-being. The childminder's commitment to improvement is reflected in her generally effective systems for evaluating her provision, and in particular, by her ongoing commitment to training. Outcomes for children are good and the childminder checks their progress each term. The childminder is able to quickly identify where children are not making the expected progress. She plans a good range of activities and experiences to build on children's skills and narrow any gaps in their learning. This has a positive impact on children's progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is skilful in the way she interacts with children and encourages them to explore ideas and develop their own play and thinking. The childminder models play well, introduces new words and helps children to use equipment to the best effect. For example, she explains how to operate the digger by moving the lever up and down, to scoop up the soil. Young children engage well in their play and persevere with tasks. Children fill and empty a range of containers with water and enjoy mixing in soil and bark in the mud kitchen. She helps younger children to use a funnel and watch what happens when they pour the water in. She uses mathematical language to describe size and position and talks about numbers and counting as children play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children feel welcomed, valued and included. The childminder provides a welcoming and nurturing home-from-home environment. She is knowledgeable about children's individual care needs and follows a regular routine to help children feel secure. While on outings, the childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe and talks to them about road safety. She promotes children's health well and provides healthy snacks and meals, and good opportunities to play in the garden. Children learn about the local community and visit playgroups, the library and soft-play centre. They also like trips to the park and farm.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show good levels of engagement and motivation as they play, and make sound progress in readiness for their eventual move on to school. They learn a wide range of skills and are confident, independent and make choices about their play. Their early literacy and mathematical skills are developing well. Children have opportunities to learn about letters and the sounds they represent. They practise mark making and writing their name.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500293 Local authority Shropshire Inspection number 10059310 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury. She operates her provision all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Registers

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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Registers

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