Childminder in Worcestershire

Inspection date 7 February 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 enthusiastic childminder thoroughly enjoys the time she spends with children. She places a clear focus on prioritising her own professional development to help update her skills and knowledge. n The childminder organises her time with children well and she gives good regard to meeting children's emotional needs, individual routines and care needs. n The childminder provides a good range of opportunities for children to learn about their local community. She offers interesting first-hand experiences to help children learn. n The childminder confidently communicates with children and places a clear priority on increasing their communication and language skills through her interactions. n The childminder develops a close working relationship with each parent to help gain as much information about children's care and needs. She offers good support and guidance to parents about how they can further support their children's learning at

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This provision is good

home. n The childminder provides ample opportunities for children to take walks and be out in the fresh air on a daily basis. n The childminder does not use children's assessment information precisely enough to help set highly challenging targets to help children make the best possible progress. n The childminder does not consistently provide a rich range of activities to capture children's interest in mathematics.

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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 make the best possible use of children's assessment information to help set highly challenging targets to help raise achievement to the highest level n provide a rich range of activities to engage children's interest and learning even further in mathematics.

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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 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 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 spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection issues. She knows what signs to look for if a child is suffering abuse or neglect and the procedure to follow. Parents report good levels of satisfaction. They state that their children are happy and settled, and they are pleased by the progress their children make. The childminder is motivated and adopts a reflective approach to her work. For example, she regularly meets with other childminders and uses this time to help her evaluate practice and share ideas. There is a development plan in place to help build on the good practice already achieved.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses children's interests and a range of motivating topics and experiences to capture children's imagination to help them learn. The childminder promotes the children's interest in wildlife. She helps them make bird food and teaches them about caring for animals. She uses books and songs well to further children's learning and to extend their interests. The childminder skilfully interacts with children and uses daily walks very well to engage children and promote their language. For example, during a walk she helps children to carefully listen for the sounds they hear and encourages them to talk about what they see. The childminder competently adapts activities according to the needs of children. For example, she provides a paintbrush with water to use on black paper so babies can take part.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder confidently manages the mixed age group of children and carefully follows children's individual routines for sleep and meals. She places a strong focus on increasing children's physical skills. For example, she provides a daily indoor music and movement session, which children delight in. Daily walks are used well to encourage children to increase their confidence and skills in being physically active. She helps children to learn about the rules in place for their safety and possible dangers when they are out and about. Children behave well and learn to show care and concern for the childminder's dog. The childminder works closely with parents to provide children with a healthy lunch box and to try a variety of fresh fruit and vegetables. The childminder has a close relationship with children. She supports children well to increase self-help skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared for school. Children show a real interest in sharing books with the childminder and enjoy talking about what they see. Children feel safe. They like being close to the childminder and enjoy interacting with her. They show a keen interest in making marks and writing using a variety of materials. For example, children are keen to use carrots and celery with paint to make marks. Children show a real interest in the natural world and their local surroundings. They are confident and happy in the childminder's home. They know the routine and are eager to help set out activities and tidy up.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540648 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10090157 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Bromsgrove. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family 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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Registers

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