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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

The childminder adopts a nurturing approach and children are happy and enjoy their time in this safe environment. She knows each child's individual personality and preferences and uses their interests well to help them learn. Some children prefer to be outdoors and she skilfully uses naturally occurring events as opportunities to promote their learning. For example, the childminder confidently encourages children to explore the ice that has formed at the bottom of the slide. They are eager to repeat the new words introduced, such as 'crack', 'ice' and 'melt'. Children take the lead and she fosters their curiosity. For example, children are eager to dig the soil and look for the carrots they have helped plant. They learn how the ground is frozen and are eager to find soil that is softer. The childminder skilfully uses these experiences to incorporate mathematical and literacy concepts. For example, children consider the marks they make in the soil, and think about

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The provision is good

size as they find stones and weight as they carry the watering can. The childminder provides plenty of opportunities for children to use a range of media and materials. For example, children thoroughly enjoy exploring the sound the dried pasta makes as they let it fall through their hands, and learn how to use tweezers to pick pieces up. The childminder is attentive to their needs. Children learn to show care and concern for others and she encourages them to talk about their feelings.

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need to do better?

n The experienced and well-qualified childminder confidently works with children and provides a good range of experiences to motivate them to learn. The educational programme is centred on children visiting a range of morning playgroups to help build their language, confidence and social skills. She uses the changing seasons and the natural environment as a good base to help incorporate learning across the curriculum. n The childminder closely observes children's interests. She is creative in her approach and often makes her own resources, visual aids and story sacks to inspire them to learn. For example, the children's interest in pulling moist wipes from the packet inspired the making of a box for them to pull and explore various fabrics. n The childminder skilfully promotes children's communication and language and literacy development. She uses songs and musical instruments to help children learn about rhythm and rhyme and they have ample opportunity to make marks

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in a variety of ways. Books are used well to reinforce learning and to build on children's listening and attention skills. n The childminder places a sharp focus on promoting children's personal, social and emotional development and building close relationships with them. For example, children show a real sense of belonging, enjoy being close to the childminder and ask to play tickling games. They are independent and

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need to do better?

6 March 2020 confidently move around, deciding what to do. n The childminder regularly monitors children's progress and shares this assessment information with parents to keep them informed about children's achievements. However, she does not always make the very best use of children's identified next steps in learning to help provide the highest level of challenge during her interactions. n The childminder is proactive and makes good use of online resources, training and childminding forums to keep her skills and knowledge up to date. She is professional in her approach and provides parents with detailed information about the service she provides. Parents report they are highly satisfied with the care their children receive and the progress they make. n The childminder provides meaningful first-hand experiences for children to learn about the natural world. For example, children help care for the fresh produce in

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the garden and take regular nature walks and learn about animals. However, although children begin to learn about the local environment they have fewer opportunities to learn about the wider world and communities beyond their own. n The childminder helps children learn about safety through the daily routine and when they are on outings. For example, children learn how to use toys, resources and tools safely and learn about the dangers of the river and canals. She promotes children's health and well-being as she helps them understand the benefits of healthy eating and regular exercise.

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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 issues and knows the procedure to follow if a child is suffering abuse or neglect. There are clear procedures in place to ensure household members are suitable. Keeping children safe is a high priority during any outings. For example, she carries out a detailed risk assessment of any venues used and children are always informed of a meeting point to use if they ever became separated. She is vigilant about their safety and children are supervised well at all times. She provides useful information to parents about internet safety and reducing screen time at home.

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should:

n use children's assessment information, such as their next steps in learning, even more sharply during activities to provide the highest level of challenge and help children make rapid progress n evaluate practice more sharply to help identify further areas for development, such as providing a rich range of age-appropriate experiences for children to learn about the wider world and communities beyond their own.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 204757 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10115900 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 26 April 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am until 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds a recognised early years qualification at level 3.

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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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6 March 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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6 March 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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