English, Rosemary

Inspection date 14 February 2019 Previous inspection date 15 September 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 builds close, warm relationships with children. She is kind and provides well for children's emotional and physical needs. Children respond positively to her, and she recognises what each child needs and provides ongoing reassurance and comfort throughout the day. Children are happy and settled in the environment, they smile when she talks to them. n Partnerships with parents, carers and other professionals are strong, and they value and speak well of the care she provides to the children. A good system of recording provides parents with information about their child's care and learning so they know what their child learns. n Young children learn about simple rules and are encouraged to play cooperatively alongside each other. Children's behaviour is good and a wealth of resources means that children are constantly engaged in different activities linked to their interests. n Teaching is good. The childminder uses what she knows about each child to plan

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This provision is good

effectively and takes account of children's interests. Assessment is accurate and focuses on what the child needs to learn next to ensure that children make good progress in their learning. n The childminder has established successful links with other settings children attend, to deliver a consistent approach to children's learning and development. n Occasionally, younger children are not given opportunities to fully explore and be proud of their achievements.

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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 improve practice for helping children to explore independently and follow their own ideas.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including a sample of policies and procedures and evidence of suitability checks, children's learning journals and assessments. n The inspector took account of written information provided by parents and other professionals. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and interacted with children present on the day. The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities in the childminder's home.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a very clear understanding of local procedures and how to report a concern in a child's life. The childminder fully grasps the newer initiatives in child protection and keeps her knowledge up to date regarding the signs and symptoms of possible abuse. The childminder is committed to training and reviews her practice to ensure that it remains strong and she aims to continually improve the quality of children's care and learning. Parents report that they are very happy with the service and value the care she provides to the children. Other professionals have good links with the childminder and there is evidence of close collaboration to support children's learning at the different settings they attend.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and successfully identifies their levels of learning through secure observation and assessment. Children's next steps are identified well as and she plans activities. For example, an interest in cars helps younger children to develop their physical and social skills. They play cooperatively and push the car to one another. They handle and change the direction of the cars and watch how they move on different surfaces. The children smile and show interest at the introduction of shiny sphere shapes, and look at their faces in the reflection. They learn to handle objects with care. Children are beginning to develop an interest in early mathematics. They help to build a tower and stack cups, and the childminder introduces numbers by counting up to four. Children are encouraged to develop their early speech as the childminder constantly talks to them and encourages them to form sounds.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle quickly and form close bonds with the childminder. Their emotional, social and physical skills are a high priority. The environment is warm, inviting and secure. Children are able to explore safely as the childminder provides constant supervision. The childminder provides fresh fruit and healthy snacks to support a balanced diet. She takes care to ensure that foods served are safe for the age of the children, cutting up fruit into small pieces to minimise any risk. Children behave well and at an early age are beginning to play alongside each other, and the childminder talks to the children about sharing. Children receive regular praise and develop high self-esteem and confidence. The childminder regularly takes children on outings to a local adventure park where they can experience exotic animals such as zebras and small amphibians. They meet with other children to socialise and share experiences.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder's skilful assessment and planning for children of different ages means that children gain the skills they will need for their next stage of learning. Children make good progress from their starting points. Young children are encouraged in their early language and practise their sounds from babbling to forming words. They are beginning to understand simple instructions and about how others may feel.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY372508 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10067039 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 - 14 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 15 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Honeybourne, near Evesham. She operates for 48 weeks of the year from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder has close links with a local school and nursery.

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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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