Childminder EY554901

Inspection date 2 May 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 places the highest priority on children's safety. For example, she carries out daily checks of her premises to identify and remove any hazards. She is aware of her responsibilities with regard to keeping children safe when she uses her car to transport them. Children are supervised well at all times. n Children demonstrate that they feel confident, safe and secure in this nurturing environment, where they have consistent boundaries and familiar routines. Children behave well. n Overall, the childminder is an effective teacher. Her knowledge of how children learn and develop is strong. This has a positive impact on the good progress children make from their individual starting points. Children are motivated and keen learners. n The childminder involves children in a variety of different activities to help them learn about different festivals, cultures and traditions. This helps to develop children's

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This provision is good

understanding and appreciation of diversity. n The childminder is committed to her own professional development. She undertakes regular online research to update her knowledge and refresh her skills. This helps her to promote good outcomes for children. n The childminder is committed to providing high-quality care and learning experiences. She involves parents and children to help her identify areas for improvement. n Parents are very complimentary about the childminder. They say they value the service and the happy and caring environment she provides. n Children's good health is promoted. For example, the childminder works closely with parents to ensure that children are provided with nutritious and healthy snacks and meals. n The childminder does not obtain enough information from parents about their children's prior achievements when they first start, to help her plan very precisely for children's learning needs right from the outset.

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This provision is good

n Occasionally, the childminder does not give children enough time to develop their own ideas as, at times, she over directs activities.

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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 build on information collected from parents on starting at the provision, to include knowledge of their child's learning and development n give children time to develop their own ideas independently.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed activities and reviewed the childminder's quality of teaching. She jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at children's learning journals and a range of other documentation. She discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process. n The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding and the toys and resources available. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and of the childminder's qualifications. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and talked to the children at appropriate times during the inspection. She took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows where to refer any concerns she may have regarding a child's welfare. The childminder knows the children in her care extremely well and plans activities to support their individual learning and development needs. She regularly checks children's learning to ensure that all children make good progress from their starting points. This helps her to quickly identify any gaps in children's learning and swiftly provide them with additional support where necessary.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her effective questioning skills to help to promote children's thinking stills and language development. For example, during play she asks children 'Who is driving the fire engine?' and 'Where do you think they are going?' Children are keen to recount their own experiences. The childminder supports babies' communication skills. She comments on what they are doing and acknowledges their babbles. This reinforces that their communications are valued and have meaning. The childminder provides a variety of books for children to self-select. Children are keen to look at these independently. They turn pages and talk about the characters in the book. This helps to promote their literacy skills. The childminder meets the needs of the differing ages and abilities of the children who attend. For example, she provides a range of puzzles with varying levels of difficulty to ensure all children can take part. Babies and children

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

engage for some time. The childminder provides lots of praise and encouragement, which helps to build children's confidence in their own abilities and fosters a 'try again' attitude to learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is very caring and has a nurturing personality. Children develop strong attachments to the childminder and clearly enjoy their time with her. The childminder organises well-planned and flexible settling-in sessions for children prior to them attending her provision. This helps to promote children's and parents' confidence at a time of change. The childminder helps children to recognise potential dangers and teaches them how to keep themselves safe. For example, she teaches children how to identify hazards during their frequent walks in the local woodlands. Children learn which berries are safe to eat and which are only for animals or birds. The environment supports babies who are beginning to take their first steps. The childminder has carefully placed favourite toys and resources around the room. This helps to promote their physical development as they manoeuvre around.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development. They develop good independence. For instance, children are responsible for their own bag and coat when they arrive. They learn to share and take turns. Children's early mathematical skills are developing well. They learn to count, group objects by category and use language of size. Children acquire the skills and attitudes they need for their next stage of learning, including their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY554901 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10103920 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Middle Littleton, Evesham. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- olds.

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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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