Childminder EY438054

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

The childminder, her co-childminder and her assistants work well together to follow children's interests and develop their play in a safe and stimulating environment. The childminder uses the daily routine, such as helping to prepare the snack, as a good teaching experience. For example, children use knives to chop fruits and they consider the various colours and textures. The childminder uses books extremely well as a secure base to inspire children to learn. For example, children's favourite stories and characters are used to help children to talk about their emotions and families, and to teach good morals. Children enjoy the childminder's interactions as they use the musical instruments to consider the sounds they make. The childminder provides ample opportunities for children to use their senses to explore a range of media and materials. For example, children explore the texture and sound the dried pasta makes as they fill their beakers, and others delight in

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The provision is good

chasing and popping the bubbles. The outdoor environment is used equally as well to help children to learn. For example, children make marks using chalk and show sustained levels of interest as they find the hidden coloured stones around the garden. The childminder skilfully reinforces concepts such as 'under', 'in' and 'behind' and discusses colours as they look for the stones. Children begin to count and recognise shapes. However, they do not always show a keen interest in calculation, quantities and recognising numbers.

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need to do better?

n The childminder works with a co-childminder and her assistants at her home and provides a rich range of experiences to help children to make good progress. The educational programme is centred on promoting children's personal, social and emotional development and preparing them for their next stage of learning. n The educational programme for communication and language is strong. The childminder places a key focus on promoting children's listening and attention and speaking skills. For example, she regularly helps children to develop a love for books and skilfully uses a rich range of props to attract their attention. n The childminder confidently supports children to increase their literacy skills through offering a broad range of opportunities for children to make marks and write, and they learn that print carries meaning. However, children do not always show the same level of excitement during mathematics activities and

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their engagement is not always sustained. n The childminder is very sensitive to the needs of children and helps them learn to respect each other and promotes their good manners. Children have close relationships with the childminder and each other and they confidently play independently and in groups. n The childminder makes good use of the local community and environment. For example, children attend the various playgroups and use the local nature trails

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need to do better?

26 February 2020 to learn about the natural world. They show a keen interest in the changing weather and seasons and look closely at and compare insects and animals. n The childminder observes children to find out what they can do and takes a lead on assessing their progress and identifying their next steps in learning. However, she does always share this precise information with the co-childminder and assistants to ensure all their interactions are highly challenging to help children make rapid progress. n Parents are kept extremely well informed about their children's time at the childminder's home and their progress and learning. Weekly information is clearly displayed about the activities on offer and meals provided. The childminder has a good understanding of each child's backgrounds and care needs, and works closely with parents to close any gaps in learning. Parents report that they are extremely satisfied and say that the childminder's approach

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to behaviour management and promoting children's social skills impresses them. n The childminder places a clear focus on promoting children's understanding of keeping healthy. For example, she prepares home-cooked meals, and children benefit from a selection of fresh fruits at snack time. She gives them clear messages about reducing sugar to promote good oral hygiene, drinking plenty of water and about the benefits of exercise.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There are robust procedures in place to ensure household members and those working with children are suitable. The childminder ensures that all adults working with children receive up-to-date child protection training and know the procedure to follow if they have a concern about a child. The home is clean, safe and suitable, and effective risk assessments are carried out to ensure children are safe on outings. The childminder places a high priority on keeping children safe. For example, children learn about road safety as they use the pretend road in the garden and learn about how to keep safe in the kitchen and around water.

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should:

n share more regularly children's assessment information and their precise next steps in learning with the co-childminder and assistants to ensure all their interactions are highly challenging to help children make rapid progress n develop a deeper understanding of how to provide a rich range of mathematical activities to motivate all children to consider concepts such as calculation and quantities and recognising numbers to help them make the best possible progress across the curriculum.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438054 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10116197 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 12 Number of children on roll 26 Date of previous inspection 15 June 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Kidderminster. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder works with a co-childminder and assistants.

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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 and her co-childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder, co-childminder and assistant. 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

26 February 2020 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 February 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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