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 continually reflects on her practice. She works closely with her co- childminder and together they identify areas to improve. The childminder attends training to further her knowledge and expertise and local authority cluster meetings where she meets with other providers and shares good practice. n Children are supported well when they move on to school. The childminder talks to children about what to expect and helps them to write a letter to the school to tell them what they are looking forward to and if they are worried about anything. n Children behave well. The childminder is a positive role model who provides gentle and clear explanations when behaviour is not acceptable. She teaches children the importance of sharing their toys and being kind to each other. The childminder gives children lots of positive praise and encouragement. As a result, children thrive in her care and develop their self-esteem and confidence.

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This provision is good

n The childminder uses observations and assessments to accurately identify children's stage of development and their next steps in learning. She monitors children's progress to ensure that any gaps in their learning are swiftly closed. n The environment is warm, welcoming and child friendly. Resources are of a good quality and are stored to enable children to easily choose what they want to play with. n The childminder does not consistently provide enough opportunities to fully support those children who prefer to play and learn outdoors.

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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 use of the outdoor area to fully support those children who prefer to play and learn outside.

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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 has a good knowledge of the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She works closely with outside agencies to ensure children and their families receive the best possible help and support. The premises are safe and secure and high priority is given to children's safety at all times. The childminder has developed close working relationships with parents. She shares information with them about their child's progress and activities they enjoy and provides ideas to support them to continue children's learning at home. Parents speak highly of the childminder. They say that they rate the setting highly and that it is a secure place for children. They value the childminder's willingness to work with them to ensure that behavioural expectations are the same and say that the care and attention children receive cannot be faulted.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and experienced. She knows the children in her care well and provides a wide range of interesting activities that enhance their learning and enjoyment. Children thoroughly enjoy the time they spend with the childminder. They use a variety of scoops and utensils to adeptly fill and empty containers with pasta. Children develop their imagination as they act out a familiar song about a farmer and his animals. They can correctly name the animals and copy the sounds the animals make. Children are learning mathematical skills. They count the number of toy people who are in the bed and then correctly subtract numbers one at a time as the people roll out. The childminder innovatively fosters children's enjoyment as she introduces a funny song to accompany the activity.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is kind and caring and knows the children well. Children are happy and 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. Children's emotional well-being is supported very successfully. Children learn about eating healthy food. The childminder talks to them about the food they bring from home and leads by example as she sits with them to eat her own healthy lunch.

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Outcomes for children are good

Overall, children develop the skills they need for the next stage of their learning. They make good progress in their learning and are confident and eager learners. Children develop early mark making skills. They make recognisable marks and use writing for purpose, such as making a shopping list. Children are independent. Older children are supported to attend to their own personal care needs and all children help to tidy away the toys when they have finished playing with them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540943 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10079892 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 in her home with 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 8am until 5pm on Friday. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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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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Registers

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