Childminder 204975

Inspection date 2 October 2018 Previous inspection date 22 September 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 a good understanding of how young children learn and develop. She completes regular observations and assessments of children's learning. She uses this information to plan activities and next steps in children's learning. n The childminder provides a warm and welcoming family home. Children demonstrate they are happy and confident in this environment. They happily make choices in their play and readily include the childminder in their chosen activity. n Children behave very well. The childminder is an excellent role model. She praises children's kindness and consideration towards others. Children build strong attachments with the childminder and form good friendships with each other. n The childminder has developed strong partnerships with parents. Daily communication books keep parents well informed about children's care routines, daily experiences and overall well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder has not fully considered ways to build on her ongoing professional development to help raise the quality of teaching to a higher level. n The childminder does not consistently develop partnerships with all settings that children attend in a timely way to enable her to fully support and complement children's care and learning experiences.

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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 focus more closely on continuing professional development to raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level n strengthen links with all provisions that children attend to enable a shared approach to children's care and learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder engaging with children in a range of activities. n The inspector jointly observed and evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's suitability. n The inspector took account of parents' views through reading written references.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. She attends regular child protection training. She knows how to identify and respond to any concerns she may have about the welfare of a child in her care. She maintains a safe environment and supervises children well. The childminder reviews her practice to identify where further improvements can be made. The childminder regularly reviews children's development to check they are making good progress. She shares this information with parents. This enables them to continue to support their learning at home. Parents' written comments are positive and they say that she has a very good rapport with the children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides an array of exciting opportunities and experiences which reflects children's interests and build on their current knowledge and skills. Young children use good imagination as they pretend to care for their baby using the dolls and other resources available. They enjoy preparing imaginary meals for their baby and each other. The childminder joins in well with their play and talks to them about what they have prepared while pretending to consume the meals and drinks offered. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills particularly well. She engages them in meaningful conversations and repeats words to develop children's vocabulary. Children develop their creative skills. They concentrate well as they create pictures using glue and different coloured shapes. Children appear proud of their achievements.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a range of healthy and nutritious snacks and meals to promote children's good health. Children benefit from daily exercise walking to and from the local school. They take part in a range of outings to local parks, open spaces and community groups. This helps them to learn about their local community and build their confidence as they socialise with their peers. The childminder uses frequent praise and encouragement. She takes a keen interest in the pictures they have created. This helps to promote children's confidence and self-esteem. The childminder supports children to be independent. They wash and dry their hands and help with routine tasks, such as tidying away the toys.

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Outcomes for children are good

Young children are motivated and show determination to carry out tasks for themselves. Children enjoy listening to well-read stories and joining in with songs and rhymes. They are confident and capable learners. They readily select toys to play with and happily take turns and share. Children make good progress. They are developing the key skills needed to help prepare them for their future learning, including their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 204975 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10067023 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 22 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Worcester. She operates all year round from 7am until 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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