Childminder in Worcestershire

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder provides an environment where children are free to explore and learn through the outstanding range of resources and experiences on offer. She is highly skilled at using all her interactions with children as excellent learning and teaching opportunities. For example, the childminder skilfully promotes new concepts, such as 'length', 'weight', 'under' and 'through', as children build complex structures with wooden bricks. They are quickly inspired and very eager to join in all activities presented. For example, children learn how to safely use a wealth of instruments from around the world, and consider the sounds they make as they sing along.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder offers excellent explanations to children and has a deep knowledge of what she teaches. She places a high priority on introducing new vocabulary and extending their language skills. For example, outdoors, children play with the cars and guttering and consider concepts, such as 'speed' and 'gradient', and problem solve. Children curiously compare the scented orange oil and oatmeal dough and use words such as 'ridges', 'lines' and 'prints' as they marks in it. Children have exceptional opportunities to learn about the natural world. For example, children show high levels of cooperation as they work together to make a 'bughouse' from bamboo and moss to attract the insects. The childminder expertly adapts her teaching according to children's ages and abilities to ensure they all make the very best progress.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has the very highest expectations for all children and offers the greatest level of challenge during her interactions. Her teaching is rooted in expert knowledge and a full understanding of how children learn and progress. She delivers a curriculum that is centred on learning through play, and mathematics and literacy activities are delivered extremely creatively and inspire children to learn. n The childminder places priority on making sure children make high rates of progress. She very carefully tracks children's progress in relation to their interests and capabilities, and makes excellent use of the highly simulating environment and experiences on offer. She swiftly identifies any children who may benefit from additional support and closely works with parents to close gaps in children's learning. n The childminder astutely helps children develop a positive attitude towards learning and a sense of achievement. She provides a wealth of open-ended

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need to do better?

resources for children to combine and use imaginatively, and skilfully builds on their learning. All activities have a highly focused learning intention and as a result, children make rapid progress from their starting points.

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29 January 2020 n The childminder has extremely positive relationships with parents and uses an inclusive approach to ensure they are all fully engaged in their children's learning. She provides tailored guidance and information to parents about the precise ways they can support their children to make significant gains in their learning. Parents report extremely high levels of satisfaction and are thankful for all the support they receive in relation to any parenting issues. n The childminder makes exceptional use of the local childminding group and activities on offer to help extend the curriculum she offers. As an active member, she uses it to help her rigorously evaluate and extend practice in her continued pursuit of maintaining her outstanding practice. She values her own professional development and makes excellent use of any further training opportunities to keep abreast of any changes in the early years sector.

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n Promoting children's emotional well-being is at the heart of the childminder's work. She offers excellent support to ensure all children, including babies, make the very most of what is on offer. She values the principles of respect and empathy and children learn about diversity. For example, the childminder sponsors a child in Africa and children follow his journey through the correspondence they receive. n Children have ample opportunities to extend their physical skills on a daily basis. They have meaningful and practical opportunities to take controlled risks and learn about keeping safe during the forest-school inspired session. The childminder places high importance on teaching children and their parents about the benefits of exercise, healthy eating, good oral hygiene and reducing screen time to promote their health.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of child protection issues and the procedures to follow to safeguard children. There are robust procedures in place to ensure household members are suitable and their ongoing suitability is assessed. Children's safety is given high priority at all times and the childminder uses stringent systems to keep children safe on outings. For example, all children wear wristbands with their contact details on, and the childminder keeps her emergency details on the dashboard of the car. The childminder's home is kept safe and clean, and rigorous hygiene practices are adopted. She places a significant focus on teaching children to risk assess the activities and environment with her, and they learn about fire safety and the role of the emergency services.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 204783 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10115902 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 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 19 October 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in Kidderminster. She operates for 47 weeks of the year from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors 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 through written feedback provided.

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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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29 January 2020 29 January 2020 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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