Childminder in Dudley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12/12/2012 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable 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

 The childminder has good a understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She makes good use of her observation of what children do to plan the next steps in their play, learning and development.  Children are settled, enjoy themselves and are confident in approaching the childminder and her assistant for their needs. Practitioners encourage children to play together and respect each other's feelings.  The childminder works closely with parents to ensure children are cared for in accordance to their wishes and to meet individual needs. She shares information daily about their child's day and the care they receive.  The children are provided with an excellent range of toys and equipment appropriate to their age and stage of development. They benefit from a stimulating and warm atmosphere, so they are eager to join in and show interest in what is available.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not fully support children's self-care abilities through providing opportunities to select and serve their own food at snack times.  Opportunities to enable children to extend their knowledge about the characteristics of liquid and solids are not fully embraced.

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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 compulsory part 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 observed activities in the three playrooms and the garden.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation, evidence of suitability of practitioners working within the setting and a range of other documentation.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector also took account of the views of parents and carers spoken to on the day.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2012 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband and two adult children in the Upper Gornal area of Dudley. Her husband or daughter work on occasions as her assistant. Areas of the ground and lower ground floors of the childminder's house are used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The provision is on two levels, involving stairs plus steps down to the garden. The family has three pet dogs.

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Information about the setting

The childminder currently has nine children on roll in the early years age group who attend for a variety of sessions. She also cares for children over five years. The childminder is able to take and collect children to and from local schools and pre-schools and makes use of local facilities, such as, toddler groups, parks, shops and library. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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

 support children's ability to care for themselves by making choices and serving their own food at snack times

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

 provide opportunities for children to investigate the characteristics of liquids and solids, such as water and ice.

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who attend

The childminder provides good opportunities for all children to make progress in their learning and development. They benefit from a well-organised and safe environment. The childminder plans purposeful play and a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities. She has good skills in observation and assessment of children to identify their next steps clearly and sets them effective challenges in learning. Her good interaction and questioning skills enable children to be involved enthusiastically in activities and in selecting resources.

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who attend

The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well through daily story and singing sessions, mark-making and personal writing symbols. They sit beside the childminder, listen to self-chosen stories with enjoyment and respond with interest. Younger children develop vocabulary via repeating and learning new words. All children visit a library regularly for story sessions, and a wide selection of books is readily accessible to them to enrich their skills. Children explore and experiment with a range of materials and sensory experiences. Independent access to paint and brushes helps children to exercise their imagination and express their thoughts by commenting on their art work. They enjoy listening to music and dance with their peers, the childminder and her assistant. Daily routines include matching and sorting shapes and colours, and counting everyday objects. They take pride in counting the number of steps to the

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who attend

staircase and how many handprints they have made.

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who attend

The childminder provides opportunities for children to find out about their environment and notice aspects of the natural world, including changes in the weather. However, she does not extend their learning by encouraging children to investigate the characteristics of liquids and solids, such as when they see that water in her garden has turned to ice. Nevertheless children like to plant bulbs and seeds and observe them as they grow and change over time. Themed projects and a variety of electronic toys enhance children's skills in technology and their knowledge about the world they live in. The childminder encourages children to understand and respect the values and differences of others, as they celebrate festivals all through the year, including Eid, Halloween and Christmas. Ample resources are available depicting positive images of diversity.

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

The childminder effectively supports children's personal, social and emotional well-being through interesting opportunities for development. This includes talking about feelings, such as sadness or happiness and showing care towards peers. The childminder organises toys and resources well to provide free choice and encourage children's independence in participating in activities with interest and exploring the environment. Children feel safe, are confident and benefit from good child-to-adult ratios, as the childminder has assistants. The practitioners encourage and praise children's efforts and teach them to share toys appropriately. Children confidently make decisions in choosing resources and develop a sense of responsibility. They like to help the practitioners with small tasks, such as tidying up, fetching things at nappy changing times or spreading butter on bread at lunch times. The childminder supports children in becoming independent in self-care by

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

encouraging them to put on their coats or shoes. However, at snack times their ability to care for themselves by making choices and serving their own food is not encouraged.

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

Children stay healthy because the childminder supports them well in developing an understanding of the importance of physical exercise and a healthy diet. All through the day, she provides plenty of indoor and outdoor opportunities for children to enhance their skills of coordination, control, manipulation and movement. Children regularly play at the nearby park, the toddler group and the children's centre. The childminder encourages them learn about personal hygiene through daily routines, such as washing hands before eating, and after messy and outdoor play. Nourishing options, such as fresh fruit and vegetables are offered at snack and lunch times. They all enjoy sandwiches, yogurt and grapes in a social and relaxed atmosphere. The childminder teaches and encourages children to be safety conscious without becoming afraid. For example, they learn about possible hazards, both indoors and outdoors, and the Green Cross Code. She is able to

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

provide appropriate support to prepare children for transition to other settings through talking and relevant play opportunities.

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provision

The childminder monitors and evaluates her practice robustly, thus ensuring that improvements are made which promote children's welfare and learning. Her self- evaluation includes listening carefully to the views of children, their parents and her assistants. Through effective communication, parents are actively involved in conveying their views and preferences and in making improvements. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the revised educational programme to ensure a broad range of experiences are provided to help children progress towards the early learning goals. She maintains all required documentation and records well and makes them readily available for inspection and for parents.

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provision

The childminder has a good knowledge and clear understanding of her responsibility to report any concerns to the Local Safeguarding Children Board. Both the childminder and the assistant who was present are able to take the appropriate steps should they have concerns about a child. All adults within the provision have undergone effective vetting to ensure children's safety. The childminder conducts effective risk assessments and takes action to manage or eliminate hazards both indoors and out to make sure the environment is safe. The practitioners promote equality of opportunity as they include all children fully in all routines and activities.

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provision

The childminder has developed good partnerships with parents. She keeps them well informed about her service by a number of means, including sharing children's profiles, emails, text messages and two-way daily conversation. Ample information is displayed to inform parents about the services provided. The childminder actively encourages parents to share their children's 'wow' moments and achievements at home to promote learning. The parents report that they are very happy with the care and education their children receive. They describe the childminder as 'friendly' and 'professional', and they feel more relaxed at work because they know their child is 'in safe hands'. The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of how to develop partnerships with other professionals, such as local schools and pre-schools, in order to fully promote transition and continuity of progression.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory 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 EY447430 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 803310 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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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

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