Childminder in Worcestershire

Inspection date 10 May 2019 Previous inspection date 11 November 2014

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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 The childminder is experienced and well qualified. She has an enthusiastic approach to her role and constantly reflects on her practice to make sure outcomes for children continue to improve. n The childminder has a good understanding of how young children learn and develop. She tracks and monitors the progress children make using relevant guidance. This helps to ensure any gaps in their learning narrow. n The childminder has a very kind, patient and caring approach. She responds to children's needs effectively by providing warm and consistent care. For example, babies enjoy plenty of cuddles and she responds sensitively to older children's needs. This supports children's emotional well-being successfully. n Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a positive role model. She helps children to learn about good behaviours, such as having kind hands, taking turns and sharing. Older children also learn about differences and similarities in society. Children

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This provision is good

show through their behaviour that they feel safe and comfortable in her care. Older children begin to understand how to respect the needs of others. n The childminder has not established highly effective partnerships with other settings children attend in order to share detailed two-way information about children's progress. Children do not benefit from excellent continuity in their learning and development. n The childminder shares information about children's enjoyment and achievements with parents. However, she has not fully developed ways of encouraging parents to regularly share information with her about children's learning at home in order to fully support future planning.

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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 strengthen partnerships with other settings that children attend to help provide excellent continuity in their care and learning n build on opportunities for parents to share more information about what their children are learning at home to further extend the planning for children's individual learning needs.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and persons living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the possible signs of child abuse and neglect. She is confident about acting promptly to refer any concerns about a child's safety or welfare. The childminder has a good knowledge of the wider safeguarding concerns that may pose a risk to children. For example, good attention is given to keeping children safe and secure in the home and while on outings. The childminder keeps her knowledge and skills up to date by completing training and liaising with other childminders. Parents say that the childminder is friendly, their children love attending and they are happy, safe and thrive in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and has high expectations of all children. She uses her good teaching skills to engage children in learning and ensure they have fun. She models play well and asks questions to help children think and learn. Older children chat confidently to visitors and express themselves well. The childminder introduces new words and asks questions while reading a story about a caterpillar. Children count and learn about the sequence of the story and the role of the author. Children enjoy tasting food that the caterpillar would eat. They have a go at cutting and tasting strawberries and watermelon. Children enjoy taking part in activities and older children say, 'I am learning' and show pride in their achievements. Babies are confident and explore freely using their senses. The childminder captures opportunities to build on babies communication skills and responds effectively to their babbling.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and stimulating environment where children make choices about their play and learning. Children's health and physical development is promoted effectively. The childminder teaches children about healthy eating. Children learn how to keep themselves safe and the childminder talks to them about road safety while on outings. Children enjoy plenty of outings to playgroups, cafés, soft-play centres and local parks. This helps children to build good social skills and confidence. The good range of toys in the garden helps to enhance children's learning. For example, children make marks with chalks and with sticks in the sand. Children gain good independence skills as they manage their self-care routines. The childminder provides children with praise and encouragement to boost their self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They are confident and inquisitive learners who concentrate well. Children learn the skills they need for the move on to school. For example, children develop literacy and mathematical skills. They listen to stories and are beginning to recognise letters and the sounds they represent. Children also enjoy activities, such as mark making. Children learn to count and recognise numbers. Children learn how things grow and develop an understanding of the world around them. For example, they plant sunflower seeds and are involved in activities about Chinese New Year.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY364212 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10069912 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 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 11 November 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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