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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled in the warm, welcoming and homely environment provided by the childminder. They have good bonds with the childminder. They readily seek her out for cuddles and comfort when they feel tired. The childminder has a kind and caring nature and the children respond well to this. She offers them plenty of praise and encouragement, which helps to promote children's self-esteem and can-do attitude to learning. Children learn to solve problems as they eagerly complete various puzzles, persevering until they manage to find the correct piece to fit into the jigsaw frame. The childminder carefully considers what children already know, and reflects on observations and assessments to help her to identify what they need to learn next. Children use their imaginations well. For instance, after listening to a story about ballerinas, they pretend to be ballerinas and excitedly stand on their tiptoes. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a

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The provision is good

good role model and she helps children to develop positive and respectful behaviours. As a result, children are learning to be kind and considerate towards others. All children make good progress in their learning. They are developing the skills they need to support their future learning, including moving on to pre-school and eventually, school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses her good knowledge of child development to help her to plan exciting and interesting activities that children enjoy. She engages well with children as they play, and helps to extend and challenge children's learning. However, the organisation of some toys and resources limits children's ability to be able to access them independently. n Children's emerging speech is supported well. The childminder introduces new vocabulary, engages children in frequent discussions and sensitively repeats the correct pronunciation during conversations. n The childminder promotes children's literacy skills well. She provides a variety of experiences for children to practise making marks and they enjoy listening to and joining in with well-read stories. Children's mathematical skills are developing well. The childminder encourages children to count, compare and estimate as they play and explore dough.

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need to do better?

n Children have frequent opportunities to learn about their wider community. They regularly visit shops, parks, playgroups and local community groups. Children excitedly recall a local trip to the farm to pick their own pumpkins. n Children thoroughly enjoy the time they spend outdoors. They learn to kick a ball, use a bike and negotiate space. This helps children to develop their large- muscle skills. n Parents are happy with the service provided and say that the childminder's setting is 'home from home'. Parents are provided with regular updates about

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25 October 2019 their children's learning. However, the childminder does not consistently obtain enough information about children's achievements at home so that she can consider this when planning future activities. n The childminder follows good policies and procedures that help to promote children's well-being. For example, she understands children's individual dietary needs and caters for these effectively. Children follow good hygiene routines. They are learning the importance of washing their hands before eating and after playing outside. n The childminder supports children's emotional needs well. She talks to them about their emotions and how their behaviour can affect others. She encourages children to share and take turns. As a result, children develop positive relationships with each other. n The childminder is committed to continuing with her professional development. She attends ongoing training to improve her knowledge and skills. She is

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need to do better?

ambitious and focused at providing children with the best possible early years experiences. She continually reflects on her practice and seeks the views of parents and children to help her to identify and make any changes to her provision.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection procedures. She can identify the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect, and is familiar with the appropriate agencies to report concerns to. The childminder is aware of the wider elements of safeguarding, such as the danger of children being exposed to extreme views. The childminder maintains a safe and suitable home environment. She supervises children well and teaches them to keep themselves safe, for example, by reminding them of the importance of using scissors safely during activities.

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should:

n provide more opportunities for children to be able to access toys and resources and make independent choices in their play n consider further ways to encourage parents to share information about children's learning at home to support more precise planning for each child.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543945 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10105897 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 1 to 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Evesham, Worcestershire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays.

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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 a number of discussions with the childminder and children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the premises. n The views of parents were taken account of by reading written references.

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Inspection activities

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

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