Childminder in Dudley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12/10/2012 06/12/2010

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 Children benefit from a secure, safe and enabling environment where they form close attachments and their progress and preparation for the next steps in their learning is a priority  The childminder has a secure knowledge of the areas of learning, particularly the importance of the adult role in interacting with children  Activities, resources and a broad range of outings in the local community are used to stimulate and support children's interests  The childminder consults with parents and their children and her assistant to bring about improvement targets. Parents are informed and included in their child's ongoing progression at the setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 At times when children are excited about using equipment during outdoor play, they are not supported fully in considering the fair ways to share and turn take.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder about the children's routines, activities and outings  The inspector spoke to children, two parents and the assistant

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the main downstairs play areas and the outdoor play area

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Inspection activities

 The inspector scrutinised a selection of documentation that supports the provision; registers, risk assessment, policies and procedures and children's formative and summative assessments.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2010. She lives with her husband and two children aged eight and three years old in Kingswinford. At times, the childminder also works with an assistant. The whole of the ground floor, including a designated play room, an upstairs bedroom and bathroom are used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed all-weather garden available for outside play. The family has a pet cat.

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Information about the setting

The childminder is able to take and collect children from local schools and pre-schools. She is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She holds a recognised level three qualification in early years. The childminder is a member of the Dudley Childminding Network and the provision receives support from the local authority.

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who attend

The childminder has an extensive knowledge and understanding of the seven areas of learning and provides a very good balance of adult-led and child chosen activities. Children's independence is very well supported as children are encouraged to take an active part in decision making within the setting, choosing what toys to play with and which activities they wish to undertake.

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who attend

Children enjoy choosing their own bowl, spoon and cup for lunchtime and recognise and match the colours. They are supported very well through play to develop their counting skills. The children have opportunities to engage in play that develops their understanding of the world as they collect leaves on their walks for arts and craft activities. They enjoy a very good range of outings to places of interest, such as the zoo, where they talk about animals from around the world, adventure playgrounds where they use equipment, look at nature and build dens. They also enjoy weekly toddler sessions. Here, the children enjoy having visitors that talk to them and bring along exotic animals from this and other countries including reptiles and insects, hedgehogs and a domesticated fox.

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who attend

The childminder talks to children and asks them questions which supports their language and communication skills very well. Children develop their physical skills as they play on large equipment in the garden, engage in catch and throw games with their peers and become adept at climbing and balancing.

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who attend

The childminder interacts very well with the children, showing a great interest in what they do and asking questions, as well as modelling how to do something. For example, she shows children how to catch the starfish in the fishing net. Children become excited, giggle and have great fun as they choose to play indoors or outdoors, accessing the well- organised and extensively resourced all-weather garden. The childminder makes excellent use of all resources, space, equipment, outings to support children's learning and development. All resources are easily accessible to the children to encourage their independence at all times. However, at times when children struggle to accept the feelings of others, such as turn taking with outdoor resources, they are not consistently supported in in considering fair ways to share, turn take and get on with each other, particularly at times when they become excited.

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who attend

The childminder, who also works at times with a very capable assistant, has devised a clear system for assessing children's progress, which is up to date. Parents are included in this process very effectively, so that they can engage in their child's learning. The childminder makes very good use of all information gathered through observation, assessment and planning to prioritise children's support, thereby ensuring this is targeted where needed most.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder ensures that she gathers as much information from parents and carers so that she knows the children well. This ensures that she is fully aware of and meets their needs and knows how to care for them, for example, what their own routines are. She provides settling in sessions so that the children feel comfortable, welcome and secure. The childminder ensures that all children are fully included in all activities and are welcomed into the family home.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Suitable methods are used to manage children's behaviour and the childminder and assistant are clear so that children are supported to learn about expectations. Children are fully encouraged and well supported to develop self-care skills as they toilet independently and wash their hands at appropriate times. The childminder reminds children of why they should be doing this. Healthy options are provided and children are encouraged to walk to and from school or nursery and play on the equipment at the park to develop a healthy lifestyle. Children are helped to learn about road safety when they are out. They also learn during activities that steam means the lunch is not ready yet, because it is still 'hot'.

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provision

The childminder is committed to improving her knowledge and skills through training. She is an active member of the childminding network, has undertaken a variety of relevant courses and has identified further training based on identified need for both herself and the assistant and that of the children attending. She is a very reflective practitioner who frequently and honestly appraises her practice, continually identifying areas for further ongoing improvement. She extends the resources, based on the needs and interests of the children.

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provision

The childminder has implemented very comprehensive self-evaluation systems which monitor and prioritise identified targets. These systems fully include comprehensive input from the childminder, the assistant, all parents and their children. The childminder has a very good understanding of the importance of good communication with other settings that children may attend. She is fully aware of the need to share information about children's learning and development so that consistent support can be implemented.

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provision

The childminder has a good awareness of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage to promote children's safety and welfare. The childminder pays particular attention to the safety of the children's the environment, thoroughly risk assessing all things that children come into contact with. She keeps comprehensive documentation up to date and signed by all parties.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY409733 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 886322 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 9

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Telephone number

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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