Childminder in Shropshire

Inspection date 15 November 2018 Previous inspection date 2 December 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 The childminder includes the views of the parents and their children in her self- evaluation processes. She uses this information to enhance her practice and to help identify targets that will continue to benefit the children she cares for. n The childminder makes sure that parents are provided with information about their child's next steps in learning. She ensures they receive feedback about their child's day and that they are confident in promoting their child's ongoing learning at home. Outcomes for children are good. n The childminder exchanges two-way information with other providers and local schools. This helps to develop positive relationships with others and ensure there is consistency and continuity for all children on roll. n The childminder provides a warm and caring environment for all children. This helps children to develop close emotional attachments. The childminder consistently uses

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The provision is good

praise with all children. This helps to promote children's positive behaviour and fosters their friendship building with others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n There are few opportunities for children to gain an awareness of how they differ from, or are similar to, other people. n The childminder does not seek the highest possible level of detail from every parent about what their child already knows and can do, prior to the time of entry.

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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 local and wider community n encourage parents to share even more information about what their child already knows and can do so that this comprehensive information can be used from the start.

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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 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 consistently keeps her child protection training updated. She is confident about the possible signs of abuse and about who to contact should she have any concerns about a child. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant. She holds confidential meetings with the assistant to discuss any worries the assistant may have. She also makes sure the assistant is fully aware of all the policies and procedures of the setting. This helps to keep children safe. The childminder completes robust risk assessments in all areas and on all outings off the premises. The childminder works effectively with her assistant to monitor the educational programmes. She makes sure all children progress well across all areas of their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides exciting activities that promote children's interests. For example, children enjoy threading breakfast cereal onto dry spaghetti. They keep trying and persevere, counting to see how many they can thread. During such times, the childminder uses a range of questioning techniques to encourage children to think, talk and solve problems for themselves. The childminder provides a range of outings to places of interest. For example, she takes children to visit the local farm where they learn to handle and care for small pet animals. This, and caring for the childminder's pet guinea pig, helps children to develop their empathy for living things. Children's interest in the natural world is well-fostered by the childminder. For instance, children enjoy their local nature walks where they search for insects and wildlife, and observe the changing seasons over time. The childminder provides a range of tools and materials for children

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

to create their own artwork. Children like to make autumn pictures as they paint leaves with brushes and sponges, and display these in their play areas. All children develop their love of books as they enjoy listening to their favourite stories with their friends. They like to create their own models as they cut, roll and manipulate dough. They correctly identify different colours and name the shapes they make.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes children on regular visits to the local parks. Here, children take manageable risks in their play as they use climb and balance equipment. Children develop their physical skills further as they ride around on their scooters and chase after their friends in the garden. The childminder provides a range of fruit for snacks and drinks of water throughout the day. This promotes children's increasing understanding about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are progressing well. They develop confidence as they meet with groups of other children at the local toddler groups. Children demonstrate their growing independence as they make choices about what they want to play with from the broad range of resources around them. They are becoming increasingly ready for the next phase of their learning, including their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY419778 Local authority Shropshire Inspection number 10069742 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 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection 2 December 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Shrewsbury. She works with a part-time assistant. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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