Childminder in Worcestershire

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

Children are happy and settled in this welcoming and homely environment. They demonstrate that they are secure in the care of the childminder and her co- childminder. For example, they readily express their wishes to play in the garden or playroom. Children enjoy learning about the wider world through a range of planned outings to local parks, where they meet up with other childminders and their children. This provides children with the opportunity to develop their social skills. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder and her co-childminder act as good role models and provide children with clear and age-appropriate guidance. As a result, children are polite and well mannered. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She engages them in regular discussions and conversations about what they are doing. Children thoroughly enjoy joining in with songs and rhymes. The childminder encourages babies to explore their

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environment and follow their interests. For example, she supports them to discover how things work, such as making the wheels turn on vehicles during small-world play. The childminder has high expectations for all children. She observes children and plans individual next steps for their learning. This ensures all children make good progress from their starting points.

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need to do better?

n The well-qualified childminder uses good teaching skills to motivate and inspire children. She provides children with a good range of activities and experiences. As a result, children are engaged and motivated in their learning and are developing the skills they need to support them with their future learning. n The childminder successfully promotes children's can-do attitude to learning. She encourages children to try things for themselves and uses frequent praise and encouragement. Children are proud of their achievements and show great delight when they learn new skills. n Children develop mathematical skills. They confidently count how many leaves they have collected in the park. The childminder encourages children to compare the size of the different leaves. Children show great curiosity as they compare the leaves, asking why some leaves are crunchy. n Children develop early literacy skills. They enjoy listening to well-read stories,

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joining in with familiar phrases. Children enjoy making marks with a variety of materials. They are beginning to recognise letters and the sounds they make. n The childminder and her co-childminder consistently promote children's understanding of the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Children enjoy a range of healthy snacks. They understand the importance of washing their hands before eating and after using the toilet. Children have frequent opportunities to be active in the outdoor environment. n Children are developing their independence. Older children confidently manage

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26 September 2019 their own needs, such selecting their chosen fruit at snack time. They readily make choices in their play from the well-resourced environment. n Children make good friendships with each other. They happily cooperate, share and take turns during play. The childminder reminds children of the importance of considering other people's needs. This helps children to develop respect and tolerance for each other. n The childminder has made improvements since her previous inspection. She reflects well on her practice and has sought the advice and guidance from the local early years adviser. While the childminder has new systems for planning and assessment, these are yet to be fully embedded to help children achieve at the very highest possible rate. n Parents are happy with the care provided by the childminder and her co- childminder. They comment how happy and settled their children are in their

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care. However, the childminder does not consistently obtain detailed information about children's learning at home so that she can plan precisely for each individual child.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her co-childminder attend regular child protection training. The childminder is aware of her responsibility to keep children safe from harm. She shows a good understanding of the correct procedure to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She can identify the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect and is aware of wider safeguarding issues, such as children being exposed to extreme views or behaviours. The childminder and her co-childminder provide a safe and secure environment for children. They supervise children well and use risk assessments effectively to monitor and minimise any possible risks to children. This helps 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 to enable them to make even more progress n develop further ways of encouraging more parents to contribute information about their child's learning at home and use this to plan more precisely for each individual child.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY470555 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10100404 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 2013 and lives in Stourport-on-Severn. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, 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, 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 in the household. n The views of parents were taken account of through written references they had provided for the inspector to look at.

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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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