Childminder EY366622

Inspection date 12 July 2019 Previous inspection date 14 January 2016

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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 experienced and well-qualified childminder has a clear understanding of how children learn and progress. She places a strong focus on closing gaps in their learning and preparing children for school. n The childminder provides excellent opportunities for children to learn about the natural world and living things. n The childminder provides a broad range of experiences for children's enjoyment and they thoroughly enjoy making their creations and using a range of writing materials. n The childminder supports children's communication and language development very well. She has close relationships with children and values what they say. n The childminder develops strong and supportive relationships with parents and knows each family well. She provides a good range of activities for parents to take home to build on children's learning further. n The childminder is nurturing and prioritises how she promotes children's welfare and

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This provision is good

emotional well-being. She supports them in developing their independence and managing simple tasks for themselves. n The childminder does not consistently make the very best use of the assessment information to identify more precisely how she will extend children's learning to the highest level. n The childminder does not regularly provide opportunities for children to extend their understanding of people and communities beyond their own experiences.

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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 use children's assessment information even more precisely to identify the support needed for individual children to make the best possible progress n extend opportunities for children to develop an understanding of similarities and differences in people and communities beyond their own experiences.

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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 held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the signs that indicate a child is at possible risk of abuse. She knows what to do and where to report her concerns. The childminder is proactive. She makes good use of training opportunities to continually increase her skills and knowledge. She takes a lead in working with other childminders for support. For example, she runs a toddler group and uses this time well to help her share ideas and evaluate and extend her practice. She has a good overview of the service she provides and there is a clear action plan in place to develop practice even further. The childminder forms strong relationships with the local school and nursery where children attend to help promote continuity in their welfare and education.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a rich range of experiences around interesting topics to help children to make good progress in all areas. She offers excellent first-hand experiences to help children learn about the changing seasons, natural environment and living things. For example, children closely observe the life cycle of butterflies and help release them when they are ready to fly. They show a very keen interest in the fruit and vegetables as they water them and understand what they need to grow. The childminder provides activities with a clear learning intention. For example, children show sustained levels of interest as they fill plastic bottles with dried, coloured pasta to make their shakers. She skilfully encourages children to consider concepts, such as colour, quantity and sound. The childminder confidently promotes children's mathematical skills as they play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Parents report high levels of satisfaction and welcome the childminder's advice on any parenting issues. For example, the childminder places a high priority on potty training as soon as children are ready. She works closely with parents to promote healthy eating and ensures they provide a healthy lunch box. She helps children learn that fruit and vegetables are good for their health and to limit high sugar foods. Children have ample opportunities to be outdoors in the fresh air and increase their physical skills. Children behave well and learn to be kind to each other. They know about the rules in place for their safety, how to cross the road safely and how to keep safe in the sun.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those receiving additional funding, make good progress from their starting points and enjoy their time at the childminder's home. They are keen to help as they pick the strawberries from the plant and count how many they have. Children are imaginative as they play with natural materials, such as the logs and pebbles with the dinosaurs. Children thoroughly enjoy making marks with a variety of writing materials. The most able children recognise and write their names. Children use their senses to explore resources, such as sand, and use a good range of media and materials to be creative.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY366622 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10074053 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 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 14 January 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Stourport. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She receives funding for the provision of early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children. 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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Registers

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