Childminder in Worcestershire

Inspection date 11 January 2019 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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This provision is good

n The childminder is qualified and experienced. She continues to attend training to further her knowledge and skills and this impacts positively on the experiences provided for children. n Children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills. They explore sensory baskets that are filled with exciting objects and investigate a 'busy board' which has pegs, light switches, different locks and chains and a spring door stop attached to it. They can run, jump and balance and are learning to throw and catch a ball. n The childminder works with other settings where children also attend and shares information with them. She asks for information when children move from other settings to her. This helps to provide continuity in care and learning and helps children to settle quickly. n All children are valued. This gives them confidence and a feeling of self-worth. They are helped to respect differences. They learn about other faiths and traditions that are

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This provision is good

different to their own. Posters show children how to hold a pencil using their left or right hand. This means that all children are supported to make marks and write correctly. n Children are cared for in a designated playroom that provides a safe, child-friendly environment in which they can play and learn. They independently choose activities from the wide range available to them. n The childminder does not consistently give children enough time to think and respond to questions before providing the answers for them.

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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 enough time to process their thoughts and respond to questions.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed children during their activities and evaluated the quality of teaching and learning with the childminder. n The inspector looked at the areas of the home used by the children and the resources available to them. She talked to children and the childminder during the inspection. n The inspector checked relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of household members, children's records and some policies and procedures. n The inspector considered the views of parents through written feedback they provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder attends training to ensure that she is up to date with current legislation. She can recognise signs that a child may be at risk of abuse or neglect and knows the procedures to follow to report any concerns. The childminder works closely with her co-childminder. Together they evaluate and reflect on their practice and make changes to improve the service they provide. Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder works closely with them to ensure the needs of children are met. She shares information with parents about their child's progress and activities they have enjoyed. Parents are complimentary about the childminder. They say that the childminder is thorough in her feedback about the activities children have been involved in. They are delighted with the standard of care and education children receive and comment that they could not ask for more from their child carer.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes good use of observations and assessments to plan activities that are interesting and support children's next steps in learning. She monitors children's progress to ensure that any gaps in their learning are swiftly closed. The childminder knows the children well and incorporates their interests into activities so they are eager and motivated to learn. Children enthusiastically take part in an ice activity. They manipulate ice trays to remove the ice and see what shape it is. Older children roll balls of ice down a tube and investigate to find out if other shapes, such as cubes, can also roll. The childminder encourages children to rub the ice to see what happens. Children say that the ice gets wet and melts and they are excited to find the raisins that the childminder has hidden in the ice.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children forge close relationships with the childminder and are happy and settled in her care. They instinctively go to the childminder for a reassuring cuddle when they fall over or are tired. Children behave well. The childminder teaches children about good behaviour and being kind to others. Children learn about sharing and taking turns while playing. When two children begin to pull the bowl containing the ice cubes because they each wanted to hold it the childminder sensitively intervenes. She changes the activity to encourage them to shake the bowl together and listen to the sound that the ice makes.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They are well equipped for the next stage of their leaning, including the move on to school. Children develop a positive attitude to learning because the childminder spends time talking to them and shows an interest in everything they do. They are polite, use good manners and help to tidy up after they have finished playing. Children develop mark making skills and can count and recognise numbers and shapes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540939 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10079897 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Evesham. She works at the home of another childminder. The childminder operates all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. Sessions are available from 8am until 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday and from 8am until 5pm on Friday. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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