Childminder in Worcestershire

Inspection date 15 November 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 effectively developed her knowledge and provision since registration. She constantly reflects on her practice and looks at areas for development, to make sure outcomes for children continue to improve. n The childminder has a good understanding of how young children learn and develop. She has good planning, observation and assessment systems in place to keep track of children's development. Children make good progress in their learning and in readiness for school. n Children benefit from taking part in a wide range of outings in the local community. They enjoy dance sessions, stay-and-play groups and visits to a local countryside centre. This gives children the opportunities to be physically active, socialise and learn about nature and the world around them. n Children are happy and confident in this comfortable environment. The childminder develops warm and close relationships with the children, allowing her to thoughtfully

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The provision is good

support their learning and growing independence. n Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is attentive to children's needs and helps them to learn about good behaviours, such as taking turns and sharing. Children develop positive relationships with their peers and their emotional well-being is supported successfully.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder has not fully developed ways of encouraging parents to regularly share information about children's learning at home, to support future planning. n The childminder has not implemented an ambitious professional development programme to enhance further the quality of her teaching.

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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 enhance opportunities for parents to share information about what children are learning at home, to further support planning for children's individual learning needs n make better use of professional development opportunities that focus on developing teaching skills further.

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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 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 spoke with the childminder and children during the inspection, and took account of their views. 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 took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder recognises the signs and symptoms of abuse and is confident to act promptly if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She understands how to identify when children may be at risk of being exposed to extremist views. Good attention is given to keeping children safe and secure. The childminder supervises children well and knows how to keep children safe and secure. Parents comment very positively about the childminder and what she does for their children. They say the childminder is patient and offers the children a very happy, safe and playful environment. The childminder gains information from parents about their child's skills and abilities when they first start. She then effectively tracks the progress children make and this information is shared with parents each term.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and responds effectively to their individual interests and learning needs. Children enjoy a wide range of activities and are confident to choose what they would like to do and play with. The childminder is positive and encouraging in her interactions with the children. She builds on what children already know and gives them time to play at their own pace. She encourages children to count and talk about shape names as they manipulate dough. Children talk about the dough being 'squishy' and about the shapes, including a diamond, triangle and heart shape. Children's language skills are good and they use their imagination well as they play. Children talk about what they like to play with, including the train track, dolls and colouring.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy their time spent with the childminder. The childminder creates a homely and welcoming environment for children to play and learn. Children show they feel safe in her care. They are confident and self-assured. Children can choose from a good range of toys and resources which are easily accessible. The childminder teaches children about the rules for playing together, such as being kind to others, and to swap and share toys. The childminder encourages children to reflect on their behaviour and how the other child may be feeling during minor disagreements. The childminder builds positive relationships with parents and exchanges information daily. She teaches children how to keep themselves safe as they play and while on outings. Children benefit from healthy diets. The childminder works with parents to ensure meals and snacks are well balanced.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain a good range of skills ready for the move on to their next phase in learning. Children develop good numeracy and literacy skills. They count during play and learn about size, shape and position. Children learn about letters and the sounds they represent. They learn how to manage their own personal care, be independent and are encouraged to put on their own coats and shoes before going outdoors.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538425 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10079140 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 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Worcester, Worcestershire. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, 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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