Childminder EY371778

Inspection date 27 September 2018 Previous inspection date 22 June 2016

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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 is well-qualified. She is a reflective practitioner who strives to continually enhance children's experiences. She uses her knowledge and skills well to make sure any gaps in children's learning are identified and swiftly addressed. n Children's emotional well-being is effectively supported. The childminder creates a nurturing environment. Children develop secure attachments to the childminder and her co-childminder. They are well prepared for changes in their environment, such as visitors and starting school. n Children have lots of opportunities to learn about the natural world. They are encouraged to be curious and lean about the things they see in their environment. They learn to identify and describe the different features of creatures, such as bees, slugs and hedgehogs. The childminder draws children's attention to features, such as feelers on wasps and the two sets of wings that some creatures have.

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The provision is good

n The childminder places a strong focus on helping children to value and respect similarities and differences in themselves and others. Children learn about people and communities beyond their immediate experiences. They learn simple words and phrases in French and Polish. They learn about the variety of musical sounds, food and dress from around the world. n Partnership with parents are highly effective. Information is continually exchanged to ensure children's needs are identified and met well. The childminder keeps parents fully informed about the good progress their children make and how to support learning at home. Parents are very complimentary about the childminder's service.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder is not as sharply focused on incorporating children's next steps in learning into everyday activities to help provide them with better opportunities to make the very highest rate of progress.

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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 on incorporating children's next steps in learning into activities to help provide them with better opportunities to make the very highest rate of 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. She 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 checked evidence of the suitability of the adults living and working on the premises. She discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and children's learning. n The inspector took account of recent written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a strong understanding of her role and responsibility to safeguard children. She attends regular training in child protection. She has a strong knowledge of the signs and actions to take if concerned that children may be at risk of harm. The childminder works effectively with her co-childminder to make sure children receive high levels of care and supervision. Children are kept safe indoors and outdoors. The childminder monitors children's progress closely and shares information with other settings some children also attend. She works well in partnership with other professionals to ensure children receive the support they need to help them to make good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a wide variety of stimulating activities and experiences that help promote all aspects of learning. She plans a range of topics throughout the year to help children to learn about things, such as the changes that take place during different seasons. She takes children on fun and exciting trips to extend their confidence and understanding of the wider world. The childminder models play and encourages children to explore their own ideas. She is skilful in helping young children to build their vocabulary and become more confident to take part in conversations. During imaginative play she supports children to work together to choose what resources they need to develop and extend their own storyline. The childminder provides clear explanations and demonstrations to show children how to do things. She spends lots of time with children looking at books, reading stories, singing songs and doing action rhymes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children receive lots of praise for their efforts and achievements. They show positive behaviours to other children and visitors. They understand and follow simple rules, such as sharing and taking turns. Children learn about healthy eating choices and the childminder encourages them to extend their taste for healthy foods. Children take part in a varied range of activities indoors and outdoors that help them to develop the control they have of their bodies. They learn to handle and manipulate an extensive range of resources and materials. They learn how to use large climbing equipment safely.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and for school when the time comes. They show increasing levels of independence and confidence in making decisions, doing things for themselves and asking for help when they need it. Younger children demonstrate a 'have-a-go' attitude. They tackle physical challenges, such as learning to move their bodies in different ways as they sing action songs. They become increasingly confident in using language to share their feelings and experiences. Older children are confident in using language to share their imaginative thoughts. Children develop their literacy skills while exploring books. They notice and describe what they see and think is happening in the illustrations. Children match and sort objects. They use correct language to describe size, shape, colour and number as they play. Children develop a growing fascination with the natural world.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY371778 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10068023 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 8 Date of previous inspection 22 June 2016

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Registers

The childminder was registered in 2008. She lives in the West Midlands and works with a co-childminder. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for the bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 5.

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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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