Childminder in Worcestershire

Inspection date 29 August 2018 Previous inspection date 2 July 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder is very experienced and well qualified. She uses her good teaching skills to motivate and inspire children to be successful learners. This ensure they are ready for their move to school. n Children are very happy and confident and enjoy their time with the childminder. They are emotionally secure because the childminder is attentive, and has a lovely caring rapport with them. Children make choices about what they like to play with and young children are beginning to lead their own learning. n Partnerships with parents are good. They are well informed about their children's care each day and how well they are progressing. Parents are extremely happy with the care their children receive. In written references, they say the childminder is, 'Fantastic'. They comment that their children's communication and social skills have progressed very well while in her care. n Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder is a good role model. She speaks to

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This provision is good

children respectfully and children are praised and encouraged in their achievement. Children learn to share and take care of resources. They use good manners and are beginning to learn about the needs of others.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n improve planning to make even better use of the outdoor area, to further challenge children and help those who learn best outside n extend the programme of professional development to make the best use of opportunities to further enhance the quality of teaching and learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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 spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector carried out an evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at a sample of relevant documentation with regards to children's welfare and safety, including evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household and the childminders qualifications. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from those spoken to on the day and information provided in written references.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a very good understanding of the procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child's welfare. She keeps her child protection knowledge up to date and recognises the importance of keeping children safe. This includes her understanding of the wider issues in the care and protection of children. The childminder carries out regular checks to make sure all potential risks to children are minimised. She monitors children's progress closely and is able to identify their next steps in learning. The childminder works closely with parents where any gaps in learning are emerging and quickly puts plans in place to build on children's skills. The childminder regularly evaluates her provision to assess what she does well and where improvements can be made to benefit children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a very good understanding of how young children learn through play. She asks open questions and repeats words to reinforce early language skills and develop children's vocabulary while playing. Children develop good creative skills. They create pictures with animal stickers and make marks with pens and paint. The childminder models play successfully, showing children what to do and encouraging them to have a go. Children learn about technology and enjoy playing with electronic toys. Young children learn how to press buttons to create a sound or movement. From a young age, children develop early mathematical skills. They problem solve while completing puzzles and every opportunity is used to learn about numbers, counting and shape names. All children like to look at books, listen to stories and sing action songs to promote good language and literacy skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder warmly welcomes children into her home and children show they feel safe in her care. The childminder has positive relationships with parents and this ensures she is knowledgeable about children's individual needs and care routines. Young children show good levels of confidence as they explore their surroundings and make their needs known. Children's health and physical development are promoted effectively. Parents provide healthy lunches and snacks to meet their children's needs. Children have opportunities to spend time outdoors each day in the garden and they enjoy visits to local parks and soft-play centres. The childminder teaches children to keep themselves safe as they play and talks to them about road safety while on outings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. They develop good independence skills and make choices about what they would like to play with. Children develop mathematical and literacy skills appropriate to their age of development. Children are involved in a variety of activities that helps them learn about different festivals and celebrations and promote their understanding of a wider society. They are well prepared for their next phase in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 204441 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10059321 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 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 2 July 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Bromsgrove. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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Registers

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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