Childminder in Herefordshire

Inspection date 19 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 Children are cared for in a designated playroom that provides a safe, child-friendly environment in which they can play and learn. The room is welcoming with displays of children's work and photographs. Children can independently choose activities from the wide range available to them. n 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. The childminder provides regular supervision for her assistant to ensure that she is kept up to date with children's progress and any changes to policies. n Children enjoy playing outside. They ride on bikes and manoeuvre them safely and skilfully around obstacles and the other children. When two children sit on the same side of a rocker, the childminder encourages them to think why the rocker will not work and what they can do to make it balance. n Children develop a positive attitude to learning. They gain confidence and self-worth

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This provision is good

because the childminder spends time talking to them and shows an interest in everything they do. n 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. n The childminder shares information with parents about children's progress. However, she does not consistently gather enough information about what children already know and can do when they first start to help her plan appropriate activities that support children's progress from the outset. n The childminder does not develop relationships with other settings where children also attend to share information and provide continuity of care and learning. n The childminder does not focus precisely enough on identifying professional development opportunities that help raise the quality of her practice to a higher level.

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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 gather even more information from parents when children first start, to plan more precisely for their learning from the outset n build relationships with other settings where children also attend and share information with them, to promote consistency of care and learning for children n focus more precisely on identifying professional development opportunities that help to raise the quality of practice to a higher level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and carried out a joint evaluation of the teaching and learning with the childminder. n The inspector viewed the areas of the co-childminder's home used by children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and children's records. n The inspector took account of parents' views through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder attends training to update her knowledge about child protection procedures. She can recognise the signs that a child may be at risk of abuse or neglect and understands the procedures to follow to report any concerns. The premises are safe and secure and there are procedures in place to ensure children are safe when on outings. The childminder attends mandatory training, such as first aid, and all required documentation is in place to ensure the safe and effective running of the provision. Parents comment positively about the care their children receive. They say that the childminder genuinely cares for the children and that she is approachable, kind, calm and patient. They say they are impressed with activities and the variety of toys their children enjoy.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is qualified, experienced and knows the children well. She adapts activities to meet the individual needs of the children taking part. For example, she puts paint into plastic bags so that children who do not like to get their hands messy can still enjoy the sensory experience of feeling the paint. The childminder incorporates children's interests into activities so they are eager and motivated to learn. Children enjoy playing with the musical instruments. They enthusiastically bang a drum, shake maracas and play the xylophone. The childminder sits with the children and extends their learning as she describes the sounds the instruments make. The childminder demonstrates to younger children how to hit the xylophone notes to make different sounds.

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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. The childminder is mindful of children's routines. She recognises when they are tired or hungry and immediately tends to their needs. Children learn to develop healthy lifestyles. The follow good hygiene practices as they know that they have to wash their hands before snack time.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They gain early literacy skills as they look at books and listen to stories. They join in with their favourite parts as they name and count the food that a hungry caterpillar eats. Children enjoy singing. They count before they sing and join in with the actions as they make the star twinkle in the sky. Children learn how to play safely and keep themselves safe. They are prepared well for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540785 Local authority Herefordshire Inspection number 10092221 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 - 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 2017. She works from the home of another childminder in Hereford. The childminder provides care on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8am until 5pm. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3 and works with an assistant.

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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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