Childminder in Worcestershire

Inspection date 1 July 2019 Previous inspection date 19 October 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 worked hard to raise the overall quality since the last inspection. She considers the views of local authority advisers, parents and children to help drive further improvements. n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and what individual children need to learn next. She recognises the interests of children in her care and plans stimulating and challenging experiences. Children make good progress. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder provides daily feedback to them about their children's care and what they have been learning. She shares ideas and information about how parents can continue to support their children's learning and development at home. n Children demonstrate good levels of well-being. The childminder supports them well with her calm and consistent manner. n The childminder helps children to understand the wider world and their local

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This provision is good

community. For example, she takes children on regular outings to local parks and toddler groups. Children develop good social skills as they mix with larger groups of children. n Although the childminder has completed further training to raise the overall quality of her practice, professional development opportunities do not focus enough on raising the quality of teaching to the highest level. n The childminder does not always organise mark-making activities effectively. For example, on occasions when the tables and chairs used are too big for them, they have difficulty in developing good posture that makes it easier for them to make the movements that create marks.

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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 enhance professional development so that it focuses more specifically on gaining an expert knowledge of teaching and learning and contributes towards practice of the highest quality n review the organisation and planning of mark-making activities to help children develop a good posture so that they can make movements that create marks and practise their early writing skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities 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 at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and checked the suitability of the childminder and members of the household. n The inspector took account of parents' views from their written comments.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to providing good-quality care. For example, she regularly attends network sessions with other childminders to share good practice and remain up to date with any changes. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder implements robust policies and procedures to help keep children safe and well. She has a secure understanding of how to protect children and knows what to do if she has concerns about their welfare. The childminder monitors the progress children make. This helps her to identify and address any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and understands how children learn through play. She knows children well and has a good knowledge of the skills they need to develop next. The childminder uses effective methods of observation and assessment to support children's continued progress. She joins children as they play and tailors her interactions to help enhance their skills. For example, the childminder shows children how to use the numbered measurements on jugs to measure liquids. She talks continually to the children about what they are doing and introduces mathematical concepts to help them learn about size, shape and capacity. Children thoroughly enjoy exploring materials such as rice, glitter and malleable dough. The childminder recognises when children become engrossed in play and adds further resources to extend their learning. For example, she adds water, ice and simple tools to help children explore and experiment further. Children

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

are soon discovering new textures and guessing which items sink or float.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model and demonstrates kindness and respect. She offers praise regularly to help children develop their self-esteem. The childminder teaches children the importance of learning to share and take turns with resources. Children behave well. The childminder provides plenty of opportunities for children to learn about healthy lifestyles. They play outside during the day and enjoy a range of nutritious snacks. Children enjoy developing their self-help skills and show an awareness of safety, good health and good hygiene. For example, they explain how to cross roads safely and wash their hands before they eat a variety of fruit.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are keen, enthusiastic learners who enjoy challenge and persevere with simple tasks. These skills help children to confidently move on to their next stage of learning. Older children develop strong mathematical skills. They show curiosity about number use and are eager to complete calculations and use the language of size and quantity during discussions. Children develop good speech and language skills. They show increasing ability to use resources independently and enjoy learning new skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY298861 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10082792 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 3 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 19 October 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Kidderminster, Worcestershire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in childcare. She provides funded early education for 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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