Childminder in Worcestershire

Inspection date 8 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 childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn and progress. She places a strong focus on updating her skills and knowledge, and makes good use of any professional development opportunities. n The childminder develops strong relationships with parents. She provides useful guidance and information to parents about how they can support their children to help them make good progress. n Overall, the childminder provides a good range of resources to capture children's curiosity and imagination, to motivate them to learn. She places a clear focus on promoting children's communication and language skills through her interactions. n All children are valued as individuals and the childminder has a good understanding of each child's background and needs. Children develop close relationships with the childminder and she promotes their health, well-being and behaviour well. n The childminder provides ample opportunities for children to be physically active

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This provision is good

outdoors and indoors. n The childminder does not use children's assessment information precisely enough to help provide highly challenging activities that raise children's achievement to the highest level. n The childminder does not consistently provide a rich range of activities to extend children's learning further in some aspects of their mathematical 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 use the information gained from children's assessments more effectively to plan highly challenging activities that help children make the best possible progress n provide more opportunities for children to explore concepts, such as categorising, quantities and making comparisons, to extend their mathematical learning even further.

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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

The childminder places a strong focus on extending her practice and quality of teaching. For example, she makes good use of online resources and training to help her develop her routines and range of activities. There is a detailed development plan in place to help her build on the good practice already achieved. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection issues and knows the procedure to follow if a child is suffering abuse or neglect. She carries out daily checks to ensure her home is clean, safe and suitable for children. Parents report good levels of satisfaction, and the range of educational activities and the information they receive impresses them.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a good variety of opportunities for children to take part in adult-led activities, group time and child-initiated play. Activities have a clear learning intention and are used well to help children progress. For example, the childminder provides various coloured beads in water and skilfully encourages children to recognise colours and numbers, and to count. Children benefit from good first-hand experiences, such as visits to the local parks. This helps to teach children about the natural world. They attend the local story and music groups to help promote their language and increase their fondness for books. The childminder makes available an interesting range of resources, such as natural materials, fabrics and ribbons, which quickly capture children's imagination and creativity. The childminder skilfully interacts with children and promotes their language development well. For example, she introduces new vocabulary

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

and confidently uses sign language to help children communicate.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder places a good focus on teaching children about diversity and different languages. For example, she supports children to say 'hello', 'bye', 'please' and 'thank you' in French. The childminder helps children to learn about their emotions and to express how they are feeling. Children behave well and show care and concern for others, and learn about the behaviour boundaries in place to keep themselves safe. The childminder provides healthy and nutritious meals and snacks, and helps children learn about which foods are good for their bodies. Children develop their independence as they help to prepare snacks and are supported well to manage their self-care needs.

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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 use a variety of interesting writing materials to make marks indoors and outdoors. Children show a real fondness for stories and singing. For example, children thoroughly enjoy using the props provided in relation to the nursery rhymes. Children increase their physical fitness as they crawl through the tunnels. They practise balancing while using the indoor assault course. During a painting activity, children thoroughly enjoy the sensory experience as they busily paint their hands and show sustained levels of interest. Children are happy and enjoy being with the childminder and talking to her about their interests.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541510 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10089817 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 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 Evesham, Worcestershire. She operates all year round from 7.30am 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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