Childminder EY428803

Inspection date 23 August 2018 Previous inspection date 22 May 2014

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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 This childminder attends regular training and undertakes research in learning and development topics. This helps her to have an accurate view of the quality of her provision and to know how she can improve and maintain her high standards. Children make good progress in their learning. n The childminder takes the children on a range of exciting outings. For example, they visit country parks and splash in puddles and visit ironwork museums where they explore large metal sculptures. This, along with discussion, helps to consolidate children's learning. n The childminder builds effective relationships with the children. She uses endearing words and values children's comments, using these well to build conversations that follow children's interests. Parents provide positive comments, such as, 'The childminder is softly spoken, kind and very patient'. This helps children to feel relaxed and secure and to engage in new experiences.

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The provision is good

n The childminder provides children with plenty of opportunities for fresh air and outdoor exercise. For example, children run around in the garden on the large grassed area and then jump on the ground-level trampoline.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n There are not enough opportunities for children to gain an awareness of how they differ from, or are similar to, other people. n The childminder does not use the information she gathers from observing children as effectively as possible to support children 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 provide children with more opportunities to build on their respect for, and understanding of, the similarities and differences between themselves and others in the wider community 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 outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living or working in the household. n The inspector held conversations with children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through discussion and written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures she should follow if she has a concern about the welfare of a child in her care. She implements rigorous risk assessments in all indoor and outdoor areas and all outings off the premises. The childminder builds positive relationships with parents and the local school. This helps her to promote consistency in children's care. The childminder closely monitors and has regular discussions with her assistants, on the rare occasions that she works with them, to ensure their ongoing suitability.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's recent early years qualification helps her to further her understanding of the importance of play. She monitors children to make sure they are motivated and interested in a broad range of activities across all aspects of their learning, overall. The childminder encourages the children to explore the garden and identify objects they can use to make prints with paint. During such activities, she introduces new vocabulary and uses questions that challenge children to think. Children concentrate as they paint the feathers, leaves and straw that they have collected and make prints with them. During this, the childminder offers verbal support, such as, 'Push it down, keep pressing and lift it up when you are ready'. She praises each child for their attempts at printing. The childminder joins in with the children as they bounce and laugh on the trampoline. She increases children's knowledge of numbers and shapes. For example, the childminder

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

models how to jump and make a square shape and counts to four.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with healthy snacks and drinks. She uses successful strategies and positive role modelling to help children behave well. The childminder regularly takes the children to a soft-play establishment and the local playground. This gives children opportunities to learn to take manageable risks and experience physical challenge in their play. The childminder regularly takes the children to the local parent and toddler groups. This helps children to develop their social skills outside of the childminder's home.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and develop the skills they need in readiness for pre-school or school. They are actively involved and persistent in their learning. Children are engrossed as they observe real flowers in a vase and explore its petals. They use water paints to create their own picture of the flowers. Children use their imaginations well. For example, they play together with the toy kitchen and offer each other and the childminder pretend foods. Children are confident, happy and seek out others to share experiences with.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY428803 Local authority Shropshire Inspection number 10059428 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 0 - 11 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 22 May 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011. She operates all year round from 7.45am until 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 5. She very occasionally works with her two assistants.

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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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