Childminder EY543002

Inspection date 4 June 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 has a good understanding of how young children learn and develop. She provides activities that children enjoy. This helps to ensure all children make good progress in their learning and development. n The children are happy in the childminder's care. They are emotionally secure because the childminder is kind, caring and attentive. She offers them frequent reassurance which supports their emotional well-being. n The childminder works closely with parents to ensure children's needs are met. Parents are happy with the service provided by the childminder. They appreciate the frequent updates they receive about their child's progress and express how much their children love attending. n The childminder carefully monitors the progress children make. This enables her to identify and react to any gaps in learning. n Children behave very well. The childminder encourages children to be kind and

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This provision is good

considerate to each other. She praises children's good behaviour and acts as a good role model. n The childminder occasionally misses opportunities to promote children's communication and language skills throughout the day. n The childminder does not fully provide the same good level of opportunities for children who prefer to play and learn outdoors.

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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 find more ways to promote children's emerging speech so that they further develop their speaking skills n increase opportunities for children to extend their play and learning outdoors.

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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. n The inspector jointly observed and evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's suitability. n The inspector took account of parents' views through reading written references.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues. She is confident with the procedure to follow should she have concerns about children's welfare. The childminder maintains a safe environment and supervises children well. The childminder evaluates her practice regularly and identifies further ways to build on her good practice. She is proactive and regularly meets with other childminders to discuss practice and share ideas. She attends further training and shares this with her assistant. This helps to develop her current knowledge and skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of each child's individual learning needs. She uses her observations and assessments effectively to plan for children's next steps in learning. The childminder actively engages with children's play. For example, she captures children's interest and curiosity while attempting to find hidden figures in foam. She offers encouragement and reassurance to children who are less confident to join in. This helps to maintain their interest and extend their learning. Children develop their physical skills. They concentrate as they use tweezers to pick up small items. They use spoons to fill and empty containers with foam. Children develop early mathematical skills. They count as they build towers and are beginning to recognise different shapes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes children to a variety of community groups. This helps children develop their social skills and confidence in larger groups. The children benefit from daily fresh air and exercise, for instance, on their walk to school or during trips to feed the ducks. Children are offered healthy and nutritious meals and snacks. Children eagerly help with everyday tasks, such as tidying up when an activity has finished. The childminder follows young children's individual routines. She gathers regular updates from parents and incorporates this into the daily routine.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress in all areas of learning. They are developing skills that help prepare them for their future learning, including moving on to school. Children develop their independence skills. They confidently fetch their own shoes and coats before going on outings. They learn to wash their hands before meal and snack times. Children are motivated to learn and readily make choices in their play. They confidently choose which story they would like the childminder to read.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543002 Local authority Shropshire Inspection number 10090395 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 - 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 2017. She lives in Bridgnorth. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. She occasionally 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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