Childminder in Herefordshire

Inspection date 5 December 2018 Previous inspection date 10 April 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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This provision is good

n The childminder and her assistant are experienced and well qualified. They have a good understanding of how young children learn and develop. They use good methods of teaching to motivate and engage children. As a result, all children make good progress in their development. n The childminder provides a warm and caring environment for all children in her care. She and her assistant are kind, caring and respond well to the individual needs of children. Children are happy and settled in the childminder's home. n Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder and her assistant offer gentle, age appropriate reminders. Children learn to share, take turns, use good manners and consider the needs of others. n The childminder attends regular training. She shares this training with her assistant to help build on their already good skills and knowledge. The childminder evaluates her practice and that of her assistant and together they plan future changes to the

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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 consider even more ways to encourage parents to share more information about what their children can do at home, so this can be considered when planning for children's future learning n develop further information sharing with all other settings attended by children to fully complement children's care and learning experiences.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder and her assistant engaging with children in a range of activities. n The inspector jointly observed and evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's suitability. n The inspector took account of parents' views through reading written references.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant attend regular child protection training. They are both confident with the procedure to follow to share concerns about children's welfare. The childminder assesses her home to identify any potential hazards and takes steps to reduce the level of risk. For example, she provides extra supervision and reminds children not to run on the decking when it has been raining. Parents are very happy with the care provided. They comment that their children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. Parents are pleased with the progress their children are making.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly reviews children's development to check they are making progress. She observes children's play and uses this information to plan effectively for their next steps in learning. The childminder and her assistant join in well with children's play. This helps to extend children's enjoyment. For example, children show great excitement and use their imaginations well as they explore and play with the toy medical kit. The childminder and her assistant pretend to be the patients and talk to the children about why they need to apply the bandage and how they can help them to feel better. Children's communication and language skills are developing well. Older children confidently join in with conversations and discussions. All children like to look at books, listen to stories and join in with familiar songs and rhymes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their social skills. For example, children enjoy regular and varied trips in the local community to have fun and socialise with other children. Children's physical skills are developing well. They thoroughly enjoy spending time in the childminder's garden where they learn to climb, balance and negotiate space. Children develop an awareness of the importance of a healthy lifestyle. They are reminded to drink water throughout the day and are offered a range of fruits at snack time. They understand the importance of good hand washing routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are well prepared for their future learning, including moving on to school. Children are confident and capable learners. They readily make choices in their learning from the well-resourced playroom. They develop their independence, putting on their outdoor clothes before going out to play and hanging these on their peg when they return inside. Young children show determination to carry out tasks for themselves, such as using spoons to feed themselves. Older children enjoy taking part in creative activities, making and decorating Christmas trees using dough.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY466858 Local authority Herefordshire Inspection number 10059689 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 10 April 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Ledbury. She operates term time only from 7.30am until 5pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant, they both hold a recognised childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder 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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