Childminder EY543776

Inspection date 2 July 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 Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

n The childminder is an intuitive and highly skilled teacher. She uses her deep knowledge of each individual child, and their interests and learning styles, to continually engage them in meaningful activities. As a result, children are enthusiastic learners who show high levels of inquisitiveness and a strong desire to explore and investigate the world around them. Children consistently make rapid progress in their development. n The childminder provides children with an exciting and highly stimulating learning environment. Toys and resources are well considered and appealing to children, who play an active role in planning the environment. For example, their interest in the natural world is reflected in the garden, where there are numerous opportunities for planting and growing and for observing local wildlife. n Children's behaviour is exemplary. They show high levels of respect for each other and

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This provision is good

their environment. Good manners abound, as children spontaneously say, 'thank you for my lovely lunch!' n The childminder and children delight in spending time together. Children have strong attachments to her and demonstrate a strong sense of security in her care. They thoroughly enjoy the time spent playing and learning in each other's company. n Although the childminder shares a wealth of valuable information with parents and keeps them well informed about their children's experiences and progress, she has not found highly successful ways of engaging parents in a two-way flow of such information. n The childminder regularly reflects on children's progress, but she has not placed the same emphasis on evaluating the quality of all aspects of her provision, to achieve exemplary standards across the board. In addition, she does not involve parents in the self-evaluation process, to gain a broad insight into their ideas and opinions.

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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 identify and implement successful strategies for involving parents in sharing more information about what their children are learning and achieving at home n build further on the arrangements for evaluating the quality of the provision, and seek and act on the views of parents as part of the drive for continuous improvement.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed teaching and learning both indoors and outside, and assessed the impact this has on children's progress. n The inspector spoke to children throughout the inspection. n The inspector discussed the quality of teaching during a story-reading activity with the childminder. n The inspector reviewed evidence of the childminder's qualifications and of the suitability of household members.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection issues and is alert to signs that a child may be at risk of harm. She knows what action to take should she have any concerns for a child's welfare. Her home is well maintained and attractively presented, providing a safe and stimulating environment for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has placed a strong emphasis on maintaining her excellent teaching skills. She regularly attends training or completes her own research to continually extend her knowledge and build on her teaching practice. Parents are kept well informed about their child's experiences and progress. Clear communication with other settings children attend means there is a joined-up approach to promoting their development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has a very detailed understanding of what each child knows, understands and can do. She continually observes their play to help her identify their individual achievements, interests and skills. She knows precisely what each child needs to learn next. The childminder plans 'in the moment' so she can use children's current interests to build further on their learning. She seizes every opportunity to teach them something new. For example, when children notice an insect on the garden step, she immediately encourages them to look very carefully and identify what it is. She initiates a fascinating conversation, encouraging children to think about where the red ant would like to be moved to, and why. When children ask for a story to be read, the childminder uses their choice of book to talk to them about different animals, fruits and environments. Children are prepared exceptionally well for the next stage of their

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are settled and feel at home in the childminder's care. She takes time to get to know them well and makes sure that when they first start she finds out about their individual needs. She responds to, and meets these, very well. Children eat well and healthily. The childminder prepares food from fresh each day, so she knows meals are made from good ingredients. Children grow peas and potatoes in the garden, so they learn about where their food comes from. Children choose to spend long periods outdoors in the fresh air. They enjoy the many activities on offer in the childminder's pleasant garden and regularly take walks with her and the pet dog in the local area.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children consistently make rapid progress from their starting points. They learn new skills and develop their understanding continually as they play. They make links in their learning and recall past experiences extremely well. For example, when reading a book, they recognise similarities with a book they read previously and immediately identify which book it was, and what it was about. Children are highly inquisitive and display a great deal of enthusiasm for learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543776 Local authority Herefordshire Inspection number 10101399 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 3 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Hereford. She operates her provision all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm on Monday and Thursday, 8am to 6pm on Tuesday and Wednesday and from 8am to 4pm on Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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