Childminder 204536

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children are inquisitive, curious and participate fully in the activities that the childminder provides. They become engrossed as they make a firework picture. Children watch and listen intently to instructions as the childminder demonstrates what to do. They carefully use scissors to snip around the bottom of a cardboard tube so that it splays out, before dipping it into paint to print fireworks. They learn new words as the childminder talks about the fireworks going 'whoosh' up into the sky. Older children write their names on their pictures. The childminder differentiates the activity to meet children's individual stages of development. She supports younger children to hold their pencils correctly and helps them to form the letters in their name. This ensures that all children are involved and able to join in. Children thoroughly enjoy looking at books and listening to stories. Younger children sit comfortably on the childminder's lap and look at a book. They point to

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The provision is good

familiar objects and name them. The childminder repeats the words and supports communication as she encourages children to copy them. Older children use books for reference. They find photographs of owls and hedgehogs. They say that owls are their favourite animals and know that they come out when it is dark. Children's behaviour is good. They play well together and chat happily as they share and take turns with the toys.

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need to do better?

n Children form close attachments with this kind and caring childminder. They eagerly chat about what they are doing and seek her out for a reassuring cuddle. The childminder's home is warm and welcoming and children demonstrate that they are happy and settled in her care. The environment is set out to enable children to choose what they want to play with and to encourage their independence. n The childminder knows the children exceptionally well. She is able to describe their individual needs and the progress they have made since being with her. She knows their interests and what they enjoy and can do at home. She plans activities that she knows children will enjoy and that will promote their next steps in learning. Good use is made of additional funding to obtain resources that support children's individual needs and interests. Very occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to optimise children's learning to the very

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highest level. n The childminder makes regular assessments of children's development. She observes children during their play and swiftly adapts activities if they need extra support. She recognises that using scissors to snip will also help children to develop the muscles they need to hold a pencil. n There are good working relationships with parents. Information about what children already know and can do is gathered from parents before children start.

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need to do better?

5 November 2019 The childminder uses this information to help inform her initial baseline assessments. The childminder shares information with parents daily and through termly summaries of their child's progress. She provides ideas for parents to help them continue their child's learning at home. n Parents' feedback is valued and the childminder seeks their comments to help her evaluate and improve the quality of her provision. However, she does not consistently seek the views of children to enhance the evaluation process even further. Parents comment positively on the care their children receive and the progress that they make. They say that children are looked after like one of the childminder's family and that they could not wish for a better place for their children to go. The childminder attends training to further her knowledge and skills and raise the quality of the service that she provides. n Children are fully involved in the local community. They regularly join in with

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fundraising events and activities at the local school. They take part in village celebrations. For example, the childminder has registered to have figures of Mary and Joseph for a day during the village advent community event, to promote children's understanding of the Christmas story. n Children thoroughly enjoy playing outside in the fresh air. They pedal cars with dexterity and adeptly manoeuvre them around objects. Children develop their imagination as they push babies in pushchairs and pretend that they are taking them to the park. They fill wheelbarrows with leaves and laugh as they splash and stamp in the puddles. The childminder continually reminds children about keeping themselves safe. She reminds them that the decking area is slippery and not to run in the muddy areas in case they slip.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder attends training to ensure she is up to date with all safeguarding knowledge, including wider safeguarding issues, such as 'Prevent' duty. She has a good knowledge of the signs that may indicate a child is being subjected to abuse or neglect. She understands the procedures to follow and where to seek advice and support if she has any concerns. The childminder's home is safe and secure and she is vigilant to any possible hazards. She carries out daily risk assessments to ensure children play and learn in a safe environment.

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should:

n make the best use of all opportunities to fully optimise children's already good learning n seek the views of children to enhance further the effectiveness of self- evaluation.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 204536 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10072499 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 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 19 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in Ombersley, Worcestershire. She operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors was observed, and the inspector assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and carried out a joint evaluation of teaching and learning with the childminder. n The areas of the childminder's home used by children were viewed by the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and children's records. n The views of parents were taken into account during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

5 November 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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5 November 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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