Childminder in Worcestershire

Inspection date 14 May 2019 Previous inspection date 22 September 2015

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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 has a good understanding of how children learn. She observes children as they play and uses the information gained to identify their next steps in learning. Children enjoy a good range of interesting and enjoyable activities that develop their interests and keep them engaged. All children make good progress. n The childminder develops good relationships with parents. She provides regular updates on children's progress. Children benefit from a shared approach to their learning and development, which supports their good progress. n The childminder's house is clean, tidy and well maintained. She carries out robust risk assessments to ensure that children are cared for in a safe and secure environment. n Children develop strong attachments with the childminder. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in her care. Children enjoy sitting next to the childminder and receiving cuddles as they listen to well-read stories in the warm and welcoming family

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This provision is good

environment. n Children behave well. The childminder teaches them to share and take turns as they play. Children learn to be kind and respectful to one another. They receive praise for their efforts and achievements. This helps to promote children's self-esteem and confidence. n The childminder has not fully considered ways to build on her professional development to broaden her knowledge and help raise teaching practice to a higher level. n The childminder reflects on her practice. However, she does not include the views of parents to help identify strengths and areas to improve.

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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 focus more closely on professional development opportunities in order to broaden knowledge and raise the quality of teaching practice to an even higher level n enhance further the quality of the provision by including the views of parents when identifying strengths and areas to improve.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the childminder engaging with children in a range of activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact these had on children's learning. n The inspector jointly observed and evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and held discussions with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant records, documents and policies that the childminder made available. n The inspector took account of the views of children and parents' written testimonies.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder attends regular child protection training. She can identify indicators of potential abuse and neglect and responds to any concerns she may have about the welfare of a child in her care. This helps to protect children from harm. The childminder monitors the development of all children. This helps her to identify, and quickly close, any gaps in learning. Parents and children comment positively about the service provided by the childminder. Children state that there are lots of toys to play with, and the childminder makes them laugh.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children benefit from a stimulating and well-resourced learning environment. They have access to, and make choices from, a wide range of toys and equipment. Children are motivated learners who demonstrate awe and wonder. For example, they learn how things change over time as they feed tadpoles and observe their physical changes as they grow. The childminder takes photographs to create a display about the life cycle of the frog, and children talk enthusiastically as they share their new knowledge. The childminder supports children's communication skills extremely well. Children rapidly learn new words during activities that capture their interest. For example, during a sensory play activity, children are fascinated as they search for toy bugs hidden in jelly. The childminder introduces descriptive language and helps children understand its meaning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's personal, social and emotional development are supported well. Children settle quickly in the welcoming environment and demonstrate a strong sense of belonging. They are calm, happy and confident and enjoy playing with one another. The childminder promotes children's good health. Children learn the importance of handwashing before eating. They enjoy regular opportunities to play outside, enjoy fresh air and be physically active. This supports them to develop healthy routines for the future. Children learn about their local community. For example, they benefit from trips to the library, regular walks to the local park and socialising with children from different groups.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children thoroughly enjoy their learning. They develop good foundations in literacy and mathematics that will support them well for their future learning. Children benefit from regular opportunities to practise their counting, and older children are encouraged to recognise numbers. They listen and join in with familiar songs and rhymes and learn to move their bodies in different ways as they dance to music. Children display a positive, 'can do' attitude to their learning. They work out how to produce sounds from a variety of musical instruments. They are well prepared for the move to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 205025 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10067024 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 22 September 2015

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The childminder registered in 1991 and lives in Worcester. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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