Kautzner Dawn

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Requires improvement

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The provision is good

The childminder and her co-childminder get to know children and their families well. They find out about children's care routines and follow these throughout the day. As result, children feel happy and comfortable attending. The childminder uses her experience of how children learn to extend their knowledge. She provides them with first-hand opportunities to learn about the natural world. For example, older children remain focused and intrigued as they hunt for worms in the compost heap. The childminder talks to them about what they have added to the compost, what they can use it for when it is ready and what bugs and insects may be living in there. The childminder supports younger children's emerging speech well. She models clear and simple language to babies to support their growing vocabulary. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She praises children for their kindness and provides children with clear instructions and gentle

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The provision is good

reminders for any unwanted behaviours. As a result, children learn the rules and boundaries of acceptable behaviours. The childminder uses her observations and assessments of children to plan for their future learning needs. She plans activities that children enjoy. The childminder joins in with their play to help extend children's learning and enjoyment. All children make good progress in their learning. They are gaining the skills needed to help prepare them for their move to school.

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need to do better?

n The qualified and experienced childminder clearly enjoys the time she spends with children in her care. She is kind, caring and responds well to children's emotional needs. This helps children to settle in her care and feel emotionally secure. n The childminder keeps parents informed about children's progress. She shares information daily about their time spent with her. Parents are very complimentary about the service provided and high levels of care and attention their children receive. n Children benefit from frequent outings in the community. They visit the local parks and library. This gives them opportunities to learn about diversity and the wider world around them. n Children develop early mathematical skills. They count, begin to recognise numbers and shapes and use mathematical terms, such as 'bigger than' and 'smaller than', when comparing objects in the environment. n Children thoroughly enjoy playing imaginatively as they pretend to prepare

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need to do better?

meals and drinks for the childminder and visitors. They confidently use their knowledge and first-hand experiences during play. For example, they explain to visitors that they need to go to the supermarket to buy more food when their stock runs low.

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need to do better?

26 September 2019 n The childminder provides children with a range of experiences to develop their physical skills. Children concentrate well as they use tools to manipulate the dough. They confidently use cutters, rolling pins and other tools to help shape the dough into different creations. n Children consistently demonstrate good manners. Older children say 'please' and 'thank you' without being promoted. They also happily offer cuddles to younger children for accidently bumping into them during play. This shows that children are developing empathy and respect for other people's feelings. n Children are becoming independent and are learning the importance of living healthy lives. For example, older children who have been playing in the garden hunting for worms and bugs, confidently wash their hands when they return inside. Children have frequent opportunities to spend time outdoors, where they benefit from fresh air and exercise.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has made improvements since her last inspection. She regularly evaluates her practice and has sought the advice and guidance from the local early years adviser. The childminder has implemented good assessments and planning systems; however, these are yet to be fully embedded to help children achieve at the very highest possible rate. n The childminder provides children with a good range of activities. However, during some adult-led activities, she moves on too quickly, missing opportunities to extend children's enjoyment even further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms that may suggest a child is at risk of harm. She is confident with the procedure to follow to report any concerns she may have. The childminder and her co-childminder attend regular training to refresh their safeguarding knowledge. The childminder is aware of wider safeguarding issues, such as radicalisation. She completes regular risk assessments of her home, maintains a safe environment and ensures appropriate measures are in place to keep children safe.

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should:

n continue to embed the newly revised systems for planning, to ensure children are provided with the best possible experiences that enable them to make even more progress n focus more precisely on children's interests during adult-led activities in order to ensure opportunities to extend children's enjoyment are not missed before moving on to the next activity.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 204769 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10100401 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 to 9 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 27 February 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Stourport-on-Severn. She operates from 7.30am to 6.30pm Monday to Thursday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works with a co-childminder and at times with an assistant. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

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 several discussions with the childminder, her co-childminder and children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living on the premises. n The views of parents were taken into consideration by reading written references.

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Inspection activities

26 September 2019 We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

26 September 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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