Childminder in Worcestershire

Inspection date 4 April 2019 Previous inspection date 15 September 2015

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

n The experienced childminder has an excellent knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop. She has high expectations for what all children can achieve and ensures high standards of care and education at all times. n Children flourish and display a strong sense of belonging at the childminder's warm and welcoming home. They play in an environment which is extremely well organised and has a wide array of interesting resources and exciting play activities, both indoors and outside. n Children are happy and settled. Excellent settling-in procedures ensure children are ready for the move from home to the childminder. They develop exceptionally secure and trusting relationships with the kind childminder and her caring assistant, which fully supports their emotional well-being. n The childminder knows the children and their families very well. She makes highly effective use of information to plan meticulously for children's individual needs and

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This provision is outstanding

interests. n The childminder and assistant are excellent role models and children's behaviour is exemplary. The childminder gives clear, consistent guidance. Children are fully aware of what is expected of them. They learn to be kind to their friends, to share and have good manners. n The childminder establishes exceptional partnerships with parents from the start. She shares daily information with them about children's care, well-being and achievements in a wide range of ways. For example, she invites parents to use her social media page to look at and comment on the photographs and videos of their child's play.

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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 continue to implement the plans to enhance the already excellent resources and monitor the impact this has on children's learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had a tour of the premises and observed children engaged in a variety of learning experiences. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder and her assistant throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working in the household. n The inspector observed and evaluated a learning activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with parents and children during the inspection and took account of their views through documentation.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is forward-thinking and driven in her aim to continually build on her already exceptional knowledge. She maintains her own professional development and supports her assistant effectively as they complete online training. They meet regularly to identify areas for improvement. For example, the childminder plans to enhance children's sensory and investigative experiences by increasing the amount of natural resources on offer. The childminder is a member of an online childminding forum. She uses this platform to discuss updates to legislation, share ideas and discuss best practice. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have an excellent knowledge of safeguarding procedures. They are highly proactive in protecting children from harm and know exactly what to do should they have a concern about a child's safety or welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The dynamic delivery of teaching by the childminder and her assistant keeps all children captivated and fully focused at all times. Children are thoroughly engaged in their chosen play and active participants in their own learning. Children learn to recognise shapes, colours and numbers as they enthusiastically take part in an Easter egg hunt. They work as a team and support their peers to find different coloured cards. The childminder responds sensitively to children and talks to them about what they are doing, which helps them to make links between words and actions. The childminder is particularly skilled in encouraging children to reflect on past learning. For example, when reading a story about how plants drink water, she reminds children of when they watered seeds in the garden. This allow them to make connections between the story and real life.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder and her assistant are very attentive and children often climb onto their laps for cuddles. This helps them to feel happy and settled. Children have fun and thoroughly enjoy time spent outdoors. They watch with wonder as the birds and squirrels eat seeds and worms from the trays they helped to fill. The childminder supports children to develop an awareness of safety and they learn to manage risks. For example, she reminds children about road safety and stranger danger when they go for walks to places of interest within their community. This provides children with ample opportunities to socialise with others. Young children listen attentively to stories about potty training read by the childminder, which support them to become independent in managing their own personal care.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make rapid progress in their learning and acquire the key skills required in preparation for school. They are extremely independent, involved and self-assured. Children display a can-do attitude as they carefully peel small oranges to eat. They learn to manage their emotions when facing challenge, such as everyday routines. Children show sustained levels of concentration as they make shapes from dough and use tools for cutting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY367051 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10067037 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 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 18 Date of previous inspection 15 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Worcester. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years degree. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder 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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