Childminder in Worcestershire

Inspection date 9 May 2019 Previous inspection date 4 July 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 learn in a bright, welcoming, stimulating and well-resourced environment. They particularly enjoy using the spacious outdoor area to explore, be creative and use their imagination. They have easy access to a wide range of resources to develop their learning. n The childminder's home is safe and secure. She is a positive role model and promotes children's good behaviour effectively. Children are very keen to engage in their play with her and share their achievements. They are independent and socialise with other children. n The childminder regularly takes children on outings, such as to the soft-play area, playgroups, music sessions, parks and a local nature reserve. This helps children to develop an awareness of the wider world and their local community. n Partnerships with parents are good. They feel well supported, valued and communicated with about their children's learning and development.

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This provision is good

n The childminder evaluates her service and takes into account the views of parents and children when making changes. This helps her to improve and provide consistently good-quality care and learning experiences. n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She uses the information gained from observations to assess children's progress and to plan activities with focused learning outcomes. n Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to extend and develop children's understanding of mathematical language. For example, when children are counting or measuring objects during their play. n The childminder does not always encourage all parents to share information regarding children's learning and achievement at home.

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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 opportunities to extend and develop children's understanding of mathematical language more consistently n encourage parents to share information regarding children's learning and achievements at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development. n The inspector took account of parents' written comments. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at children's records, policies and procedures, and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living in the household.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of child protection issues and the procedures to follow if there is a concern. She has a clear understanding of how to assess and minimise potential hazards at her home and during outings. The childminder keeps up to date with changes to legislation. She meets regularly with other local providers and childminders to share ideas, good practice and learning resources. She is well skilled at working with other settings that children attend to identify any gaps in their learning. Feedback from parents is extremely positive and they know that their children are happy and supported. The childminder seeks feedback from parents to help her to identify ways of improving the quality of her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder closely monitors the progress made by children. This enables her to identify any gaps in children's learning. She encourages children to make footprints, and to talk about different types of animals and the sounds they make. The childminder supports children's language development very well. She differentiates her language support, for example, by asking questions, extending sentences, and adding new words to extend older children's vocabulary. For the younger children, she models language, speaks clearly, repeats single words and uses actions. She gives children time to think and respond according to their age and stage of development. The childminder encourages children to use their imagination as they take part in exciting role-play and small-world activities. She accurately tracks children's development and plans activities to support them with their next steps in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers comprehensive information from parents when children first start. She provides settling-in sessions to get to know the children and to meet their individual needs before they start. The childminder adapts children's routines according to their needs, promoting their physical and emotional well-being successfully. For example, the younger children sleep safely as she ensures they are well supervised. Children develop friendships with each other and form genuine bonds with the childminder. She encourages children to be kind and respectful towards others. Children learn to share and take turns. The childminder follows children's own routines and serves food according to parents' wishes. Children behave well and their attendance is good. Children actively explore and extend their physical skills as they play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make a good progress in their development. They develop good literacy and communication skills, for example, as they enjoy sharing stories, singing their favourite songs and practising their early writing skills. Children show an interest in shapes and sizes. They are prepared well for the next stage of their development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473270 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10075655 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 - 9 Total number of places 7 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 4 July 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Hollywood, Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She also offers overnight care. The childminder holds a recognised early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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