Childminder in Worcestershire

Inspection date 19 November 2018 Previous inspection date 26 February 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 well-qualified and experienced childminder continually reflects on her practice to consider what she does well and possible areas for development. The childminder is passionate about her role and committed to making sure children receive a high level of care and education. n The childminder has a good understanding of how young children learn. Children develop strong communication and language skills. These abilities are supported very effectively through the childminder's good teaching skills and interactions with children as they play. Children develop a love of books and singing rhymes which helps to support their emerging literacy skills. n Children are happy, form strong bonds with the childminder and show, through their behaviour, that they feel safe in her care. The childminder is very caring and attentive to children's individual needs, especially when children seek reassurance and a cuddle.

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The provision is good

Children's emotional well-being is supported very successfully. n The childminder teaches children about good behaviours and being kind to others. Children learn about sharing and taking turns while playing. They are polite, use good manners and help to tidy up. Children develop a positive attitude to learning because the childminder spends time talking to them and shows an interest in everything they do.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently share information about children's progress with parents to help her enhance planning and children's future learning. n The childminder does not find out as much as possible from parents about what children already know and can do, to support their learning from the outset.

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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 the systems for sharing information with parents to maximise children's progress n consider ways to encourage parents to share more information about what their children can do at 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 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 has a good understanding of her role in protecting children and knows the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. She knows who to speak to in the event of a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder takes positive action to minimise risks to children on the premises and in the garden. This ensures children play and learn in a safe environment. The childminder completes training to keep her skills and knowledge up to date. This includes safeguarding and first aid training. The childminder uses her observations of children to plan for their next steps in learning. She closely monitors their progress to identify any emerging gaps. Parents comment very positively about the provision. They say their children are happy, settle well and are always learning and developing.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are keen learners and show excitement while playing. Children benefit from being able to make choices about their play and the childminder ensures learning is continuous as she follows their lead. They enjoy her involvement as she sits close by and expands their learning through discussions and using open questions. The childminder talks to the children about numbers and uses colour and shape names as they play. She talks to children about position and size as they try to fit building blocks together. During outdoor play, children fill containers with gravel and count how many more they need to fill the large truck. Young children use their imagination well while playing with resources, such as dolls and prams. They pretend their babies are sleeping and everyone must be quiet. Young children use chalks outside to make marks and have a go at drawing circles representing their daddy's and mummy's faces.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are cared for in a warm and caring environment where they benefit from good support and encouragement to enjoy and achieve. The childminder introduces children to activities outside the home where they can build confidence and socialise with others. They go on nature walks where they like to jump in puddles and visit local parks to feed the ducks. Children enjoy playing on the trampoline and talk about jumping 'really high'. Young children show pride in their ability to throw and catch a ball. The childminder works in partnership with parents to ensure that children's individual needs are routinely met. The childminder promotes inclusion well to help children to become aware of the society in which they live. This enables them to learn and develop respect for themselves and each other. Children wash their hands at appropriate times throughout the day and have regular drinks and healthy snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and are developing the skills required for their future learning. Children develop independence, for example, in their personal care, washing their hands and putting on coats and shoes. They learn to recognise and write their name. Children learn about routines and are helped to develop listening and attention skills at story time. They are encouraged to develop positive relationships with others and learn how to keep themselves safe while playing and when on outings.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY427234 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10071436 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 26 February 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Redditch. She operates Monday to Thursday, from 7am until 5.30pm, all year round, except for family holidays and bank 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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