Childminder EY538374

Inspection date 11 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 successfully includes the views of children and their parents in the self- evaluation of her provision. This helps her to identify strengths and any areas to focus on to promote further continuous improvement. n The childminder develops effective relationships with other providers, including the local schools. She ensures that the regular exchange of information is used well to foster continuity in children's care and learning. Outcomes for children are good. n The childminder develops successful relationships with the children's parents. She gains information from the start about what their child already knows and can do. This helps to ensure children's starting points are concise from the outset. Parents are well supported by the childminder to promote their child's continued learning at home. n The childminder is warm and caring with the children in her care. She meaningfully praises children as they achieve what they set out to do. This helps to promote

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The provision is good

children's good behaviour and fosters their strong emotional attachments very well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not use the information she gathers from observing children as effectively as possible to support them to make rapid progress in their learning.

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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 use the information gathered from observing children even more effectively to help children make rapid progress.

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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 assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends regular child protection training. She knows the possible signs of abuse and neglect, and knows whom to contact should she have any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder assesses and minimises any possible hazards to children in the indoor and outdoor areas every day. This, and closely supervising children, helps to keep them safe and well. The childminder monitors the education programme for children well. She makes sure that she plans for all areas of children's learning and development. The childminder attends training to keep her knowledge updated over time. This helps to make sure that all children are progressing well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder promotes children's interests in wildlife well. For example, children visit the safari park where they talk about and observe the wild animals they see. The childminder talks to the children about where in the world the animals come from and their habitats. Children's interest in animals is further promoted as they visit the local farm. Here, they find out what farm animals eat and how they are cared for. The childminder extends children's learning further as she talks to them about the vegetables growing in the fields. The childminder interacts positively with children during their play times and when on outings. She uses a range of questioning techniques that helps children to talk about their findings. This helps to foster children's increasing interest in the world around them. The childminder makes sure that children can independently choose with what they want to play. Children make choices every day from the broad

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

range of toys, resources and equipment around them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder attends various childminding groups with the children. This helps children to develop friendships with others beyond the childminding setting. The childminder takes children to visit the local parks. Here, they develop their confidence and take manageable risks as they build on their skills in climbing and balancing. Children enjoy playing ball games and ride round on their tricycles in the well-resourced garden. The childminder makes sure children eat well-balanced meals and snacks. This helps children to become increasingly aware of the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children progress well from their starting points. They maintain focus as they make links in their play. For example, children identify what letter 'apple' begins with, use their finger to trace around the written letter and find a real apple in the treasure basket. Children's interest in information, communication and technology is growing. They enjoy exploring computer programs that help them to identify shapes, colours and sizes, and to count up to 10 and beyond. Children explore and investigate using their imaginations. For example, they make their own concoctions as they mix stones, soil and grass at the mud kitchen. Children are becoming increasingly ready for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538374 Local authority Shropshire Inspection number 10077181 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She operates from the premises of her co-childminder who lives in Bridgnorth, Shropshire. The childminder operates all year round from 8.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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