Childminder in Shropshire

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 Children are happy, secure and settled in their environment. They demonstrate high levels of confidence and have a wonderful relationship with the childminder. n Children are making good progress in all areas of learning. They are learning key skills to be ready for school when the time comes. n The childminder supports children's communication skills really well. She plays with children and responds positively to their questions and comments. She plans times during the day for group time, for example when children find their name cards, complete the calendar and read stories together. n The childminder collects relevant information about children's learning and development. She asks parents about children's learning at home and makes her own observations to plan activities that support children's good progress over time. n Children have many opportunities to learn about healthy lifestyles. They play outside in

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This provision is good

the childminder's garden and enjoy a range of nutritious snacks. Children know they need to wash their hands at appropriate times. n The childminder uses plenty of praise, helping to promote children's positive behaviour. Children behave well and are learning to share and take turns. The childminder is a positive role model and helps children to develop strong friendships with each other. n The childminder has not developed an ambitious programme to continually improve her professional knowledge, aimed at achieving exceptional outcomes for children.

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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 establish a targeted plan for continual professional development to enhance teaching and learning to the highest level.

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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 outdoors, 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 held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke with children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of local safeguarding procedures and knows exactly what to do if she were to have a concern for a child's welfare. The childminder completes effective risk assessments and demonstrates a good focus on helping to keep children safe. She teaches the children to keep themselves safe, such as helping to tidy away resources so that they do not trip over them. The childminder regularly evaluates her practice, enabling her to reflect on her strengths and areas she would like to develop further. The childminder uses regular discussions and daily diaries to share information with parents about their children's daily routines and events. Parents state that they would highly recommend the childminder and appreciate how she keeps them well informed of their child's day. They say their children enjoy attending and have a good range of activities to play with.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of each child's developmental stage and needs. She plans children's learning effectively and uses good teaching skills to adapt activities to keep children challenged and interested. For example, she captures younger children's curiosity to explore and children dig in soil as they pretend they are cooking. The childminder closely monitors the progress that children make. She tracks children's progress and identifies what children need to learn next. The childminder provides good support for children at different stages of development. She supports children's communication and language skills well. For example, she engages in meaningful conversations as they play. The childminder regularly encourages them to count and recognise numbers, such as how many girls and boys are present.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model. She is calm and kind, and teaches children good manners. The childminder regularly praises children and gives 'high fives', which promotes their emotional well-being effectively. Children develop a good understanding of their local community. They regularly visit the library and take regular trips to different places of interest. Children attend different playgroups with other childminders where they have opportunities to socialise with children in larger groups. The childminder successfully supports children's physical skills during daily outdoor play and trips to local parks. She ensures that children learn about their own safety. For example, children learn how to cross roads safely on their way to and from nursery and school.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children progress well from their individual starting points. They gain the skills they need to help them with the next stage in their learning and their eventual move to school. Children play with a range of resources. They are supported to make choices and follow their interests in their play. Children learn how to be independent, for example they put on their shoes for outdoor play. They learn to recognise their names and the names of other children as they look at flashcards. Children confidently count and recognise numbers on labels in the garden and in the environment, such as on houses and signs in the community.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543820 Local authority Shropshire Inspection number 10090314 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 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 17 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Shifnal, Shropshire. She operates her provision all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder 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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