Childminder EY545435

Inspection date 20 March 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 well-qualified childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She makes frequent observations of children's development and identifies their next stage of learning. Parents receive regular information about how they can complement their children's learning at home. This helps to ensure children continue to make good progress. n Children have access to a vast range of high-quality toys and equipment. They benefit from a variety of activities specifically planned around their current interests. Children enjoy playing together; they are motivated and eager to learn. n The childminder is a positive role model. She teaches children the importance of sharing their toys and encourages them to be kind to each other. Children behave well and respond to the childminder's clear, consistent and gentle reminders. n Partnerships with parents are well established. Parents speak highly of the care and

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This provision is good

education the childminder provides. Children are happy, confident and relaxed in the home-from-home environment. n The childminder continually reflects on her practice. She attends training and researches new ideas to further develop her knowledge and expertise. The childminder seeks and includes the views of parents in the process of identifying and making ongoing improvements to the quality of her service. n The children quickly learn to be independent with tasks and offer help to others when needed. For example, they confidently put on their boots for outdoor play and help each other with their coats. n The childminder sometimes answers questions too quickly that she asks the children, without providing them with enough time to think about their response.

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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 provide children with enough time to think about the information given and enable them to formulate their own response.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder engaging with children in a range of activities. n The inspector jointly observed and evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the childminder's suitability. n The inspector talked to some parents and took account of the views of others through reading written testimonies.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a sound understanding of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. She maintains a safe environment and supervises children well. The childminder regularly evaluates the information gained from her observations and monitors children's progress. This helps to ensure any gaps in learning are swiftly closed. The childminder provides a written summary of progress and development for parents and any other settings that children attend. This helps to promote a good exchange of information to contribute to continuity in care and learning. The childminder networks effectively with other local childminders to share ideas and good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts well with children's self-chosen play. She provides them with a narrative and supports their ideas. Children persevere for long periods and keep on trying as they use a range of tools. For instance, they scoop and tweeze toy bugs from loose bark chippings. Children show great delight as they retrieve hidden caterpillars and grasshoppers. They listen eagerly as the childminder talks about grasshoppers and how they use their legs to jump. The childminder captures opportunities to build on children's learning and development. For example, as children make elaborate towers of blocks, the childminder gets down to their level and encourages them to think about bigger and taller.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder places a strong emphasis on children's emotional well-being and making children feel safe. She knows the children in her care well. The childminder gathers detailed information about children's likes, interests and care routines before they start attending. This helps the childminder settle children quickly. Children benefit from the childminder's sensitive approach. They receive praise for their achievements. Children develop strong attachments with the childminder and demonstrate that they feel secure in her care. They are keen for the childminder to join in with their play. The childminder teaches children to play together and take turns. Children benefit from daily outside play in the childminder's garden. They enjoy being physically active as they climb play equipment and challenge their abilities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are adventurous learners and enjoy many opportunities to explore their surroundings. They develop key skills ready for the next stage of learning, including moving on to school. Children gain good mathematical skills. They make comparisons of size and are beginning to count confidently during their play. Children enthusiastically engage in imaginary play. For example, they feed and dress their baby dolls. Children develop an interest in books as they listen to well-read stories.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545435 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10096314 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 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Worcester. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has 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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