Childminder in Worcestershire

Inspection date 4 September 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 The childminder has good knowledge and understanding of her key responsibilities. She is very well organised and effectively implements a broad range of records, documents and policies. This helps her to promote children's safety, welfare and learning at a good level. n The childminder gets to know children and their families well from the outset. She is sensitive to their backgrounds, home lives and individual care needs. Children are settled, relaxed and happy attending. Parents comment that the childminder is lovely and they are very happy with the setting. n Overall, the childminder is a good teacher. She routinely observes children and assesses their development. The childminder plans activities that help to meet their individual learning needs. All children progress well from where they started. n The childminder's home is bright, stimulating and well resourced. The curriculum is broad and interesting. Children are motivated to play, explore and learn.

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The provision is good

n The childminder has clear behaviour expectations. She is a good role model who teaches children how to behave well in an appropriate way. Children develop strong social skills. From a young age, they learn to be polite, listen and respond to instructions, take turns and play well with others. n The childminder has a sound overview of the quality her setting. She reflects on her current strengths and areas for development. She sets clear targets for the future. This helps her to achieve good standards.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not focus her professional development as sharply as possible on extending teaching to the highest level to help promote outstanding attainment. n The childminder does not yet share enough detailed two-way information with parents about children's learning. Children do not benefit from excellent continuity between the setting and home.

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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 extend professional development and sharply focus on developing teaching practice to the very highest level n strengthen partnerships with parents and share a more detailed two-way flow of information about children's learning between the setting and home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed teaching practice and conducted a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and held discussions with the childminder. n The inspector looked at the records, documents and policies and procedures available. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder. n The inspector spoke to children and sought the views of parents from the written evidence provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is well qualified. She is passionate about the role and strives to fulfil all her legal responsibilities at a good level. The childminder networks with other childminders, conducts research and accesses training to keep up to date. This has a particularly positive impact on the quality of care she provides. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a sound knowledge of child protection issues. She knows how to respond appropriately to different types of concerns. This helps to protect children from harm. The childminder's home is clean, safe and secure. She conducts daily cleaning checks and keeps an overall risk assessment log, which she reviews regularly, including outings and trips. This helps to ensure her premises and the facilities she accesses are continually suitable for use.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a good balance of child-led and adult-initiated activities. For example, children really enjoy child-led imaginative games, such as role play with baby dolls and a doctor's set. The childminder talks to them, asks questions and helps them to expand their play. Children equally delight in adult-initiated creative activities, such as painting. The childminder provides them with a choice of resources, and models how to use different materials. Partnership working with other providers is good. The childminder successfully shares two-way information about children's development with other settings they attend. This helps foster some continuity between those involved in children's education. The childminder has a good overview of children's individual progress. She uses this effectively to provide them with continued challenges or further support. This helps to ensure all children develop and learn at a good rate.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's physical well-being. For example, she provides children with nutritious snacks and talks to them about the benefits of eating well. The childminder promotes daily exercise. Children enjoy going out and about on local walks, to parks and on nature trails. The childminder also helps children adopt good hygiene routines. Children gain an understanding of diversity between themselves and people in the wider world as they find out about a variety of different cultures, festivals and special events. The childminder promotes tolerance, acceptance and respect.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They are confident and independent. Children develop good language skills. They share their thoughts and ideas, and learn to express themselves in a variety of ways. Children develop strong physical skills. They learn to manage their own care needs, such as using the toilet and they can handle small tools skilfully, such as paintbrushes. Children develop good literacy skills. They enjoy stories with the childminder and can give meaning to the marks they make during art activities. Therefore, children develop all the skills they need to progress successfully on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537103 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10059897 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Redditch. The provision operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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