Childminder in Worcester

Childminder report 10 Grassington Drive, Heron Grange, Worcester, Worcestershire WR4 0BE

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Inspection date 5 September 2018 Previous inspection date 19 November 2014

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Outstanding 1

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The provision is outstanding

n Children are very happy and settled. They develop exceptionally secure and trusting relationships with the kind and caring childminder, which successfully support their emotional well-being. n The experienced childminder has an excellent knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop. She has high expectations for what all children can achieve and ensures outstanding standards of care and education at all times. n The childminder provides an extremely well-organised and welcoming environment with a wide array of exciting and interesting resources indoors and outside. Children are highly motivated and very eager to join in. They safely explore and become independent in their play. n Children have fun. Their play is freely chosen and under their control. They decide for how long to sustain the play, what it is about and with whom to play. n The childminder has excellent strategies in place to promote positive behaviour and

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The provision is outstanding

raise children's self-esteem. She gives children clear, consistent guidance and gentle reminders about her expectations for their behaviour. Children learn to listen, share and have good manners. n The childminder establishes strong partnerships with parents from the start. She shares daily information with them about children's care, well-being and achievements in a wide range of ways, such as sending them digital messages. As a result, children's care and learning are consistent and exceptionally well complemented. n Parents advise they are extremely happy with the quality of care and learning their children receive. They comment on the kind and thoughtful childminder and the wonderful range of activities she provides for their children.

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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 continue to implement the plans to develop the already excellent garden area and monitor the impact this has on children's learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the premises and observed children engaged in a variety of learning experiences. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection. n The inspector observed and evaluated a learning activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of household members and looked at a range of documentation.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an excellent knowledge of safeguarding procedures. She is highly proactive in protecting children from harm and knows exactly what to do should she have concerns about a child's safety or welfare. The childminder is forward thinking and driven in her aim to build continually on her already exceptional knowledge. She maintains her own professional development by completing a wide range of training. She regularly meets with other childminders to share ideas and discuss best practice. The childminder constantly reflects on her practice. She is fully aware of what she does well and has comprehensive action plans in place for areas she wants to develop. For example, she plans to provide children with a vegetable plot in the garden to enhance their understanding further of where food comes from.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder knows children extremely well. She makes highly effective use of information to plan meticulously for children's individual needs and interests. The childminder is quick to identify any gaps in children's learning and swiftly puts measures in place to help them catch up. She is particularly skilled at encouraging children to explore and develop their own ideas and to achieve new things for themselves. For example, young children are eager to play with water. They think, predict and quickly learn how to turn the tap on and off. Children lead and extend their own learning. They show high levels of concentration as they enthusiastically make marks with big paintbrushes. Children are fascinated as they explore textures, such as flour and water. The quality of interactions between the childminder and children is wonderful. They share ideas, think out loud and are engrossed in meaningful conversations.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder supports children's personal, social and emotional development exceptionally well and they demonstrate that they feel secure and safe. Children flourish and thoroughly enjoy time spent outside in the childminder's delightful garden. She ensures that this environment is equally rich in learning experiences. The childminder helps children to develop an awareness of safety and they learn to manage risk. For example, she encourages young children to use ride-on toys safely and gives them lots of praise when they are successful. Children use their imagination and express their creativity as they make a tray of pretend sweets, offering them to their peers and visitors. They enjoy lots of trips to the local parks, library and play groups. This provides them with ample opportunities to socialise with other children in the community.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make rapid progress in their learning and acquire the key skills required in preparation for school. Children are extremely confident and self-assured. They engage in meaningful conversations with the childminder and visitors. Children recognise mathematical concepts as they add more ingredients to their dough mixture. They learn key skills in literacy as they practise making marks and listen attentively to stories. Young children are beginning to learn routines and boundaries.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 204934 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10059572 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 9 Date of previous inspection 19 November 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1996. The setting operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an appropriate level 3 qualification. She offers funded early education places for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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