Childminder in Worcestershire

Inspection date 6 December 2018 Previous inspection date 24 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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This provision is good

n The childminder is determined in her pursuit of providing the highest level of care for all children. She is highly reflective and systematically evaluates the quality of the setting. For example, she fully involves the parents and children in her reviews in a variety of ways and measures the impact that the quality has on children's learning. n The childminder demonstrates good teaching skills. She is skilled at allowing children to take the lead in play and activities. She sensitively interacts and extends children's learning. n The childminder conducts regular observations and assessments of children's learning, helping her to identify what children know and what they need to learn next. She plans interesting activities to extend their learning. All children make good progress. n Children are confident and happy. The childminder provides plenty of encouragement and praise to promote children's self-esteem. Children settle quickly and have good

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This provision is good

relationships with adults and each other. Children behave well. n The childminder prioritises promoting good manners and an understanding of the importance of personal hygiene. She has a positive attitude towards healthy lifestyles and promotes these through role modelling and encouragement. n Although the childminder reflects on her assistants' practice, she does not consistently identify more specific areas for their professional development or review the impact of these on children's 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 build on the ways in which specific areas for professional development for assistants are identified and targeted and review the impact of these on children's progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed the areas of the home used by children. She completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at a sample of children's assessment records and planning, the childminder's policies and procedures, and a range of other documentation. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written evaluations and comments.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

A range of policies and procedures underpins the childminder's good practice. The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding procedures. She understands her responsibility to report concerns to protect children's safety and well-being. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder shares information with parents about children's learning and how they can further support their children's good progress at home. Parents are very pleased with the wide range of learning experiences and the childminder's caring attitude towards their children. The childminder monitors children's progress using a tracking document and identifies any gaps in their learning. The childminder is committed to her own personal development to sustain the effective teaching which has an impact on the learning and development of the children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder ensures activities are available inside and outside of her home and supports children's physical development very well. Children play in the garden, visit local parks and go for walks in the community. The playroom is organised to promote children's choice and good independence as they choose what they play with. The childminder motivates children, for instance, by clapping to celebrate their achievements, and children join in. The childminder helps children to develop strong communication and language skills. She constantly talks to them and models language for children to help them learn new words. Children learn about mathematics through enjoyable activities, such as when they find the worms hidden in the jelly and group them according to size.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn about the importance of staying safe through daily activities. For example, they are reminded of the importance of not running indoors to reduce their risk of falling over. Children develop a strong sense of who they are. A colourful display of their photographs are at their level and they are able to look at these constantly. Children often play outdoors on outings to local parks and when they attend groups. The childminder helps children develop their self-care skills. She works closely with parents to establish consistent approaches to routines, such as potty training.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are confident, inquisitive learners who are eager to play and explore. They learn songs and rhymes. Children enjoy sharing books. They learn to handle them carefully and turn the pages independently to help develop their early reading skills. Children gain a good range of skills ready for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY434673 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10070069 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 6 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 24 February 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in the Fairweather Green area of Bradford. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with her husband, who is also a registered childminder, and she employs two assistants. She holds a recognised childcare qualification at level 6.

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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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