Childminder in Dudley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14/01/2013 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 a good understanding of the revised Early Years Foundation Stage. She plans purposeful play and a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities, in order to support children's learning.  Children are provided with a good range of toys and equipment appropriate to their age and stage of development. They benefit from a stimulating and welcoming environment, and show interest in available activities.  Children's personal, social and emotional development is well supported. As a result, they are happy and form positive relationships with peers and familiar adults.  Regular self-evaluation by the childminder, and effectively involving parents in this process, helps to make sure that priorities for development are identified and acted upon to promote good quality education and care.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Opportunities to enable children to have their learning extended through sand and water play 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 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 observed activities in the playroom.

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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 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 both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her partner and three children aged one, seven and 10 years in Bilston, Wolverhampton. The whole of the ground floor of the property and bathroom and one bedroom on the first floor are used for childminding. There is an enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder currently has five children on roll in the early years age group, who attend for a variety of sessions. She also cares for children over five years.

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Information about the setting

The childminder is able to take and collect children from local schools and pre-schools.

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

 enhance children's learning by providing them with opportunities to use their skills and explore concepts and ideas through sand and water play.

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who attend

The childminder has established a good system for observing and assessing children's play, in order to plan activities, which meet their next steps in learning. Children are provided with good play opportunities, which help them progress across all areas of learning and development. Children's individual interests, preferences and ages are taken into account in the planning of these activities. Good maintenance and organisation of toys enable children to use their initiative and give them the freedom to become deeply involved in activities. Children, who attend are valued as unique individuals, and support is offered according to their individual needs.

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who attend

The childminder engages effectively with children, involving them in conversation and promoting their language and communication abilities. She encourages children to share their thoughts and experiences by asking open-ended questions. These skills are enhanced through story and singing sessions, making marks, and reading and writing their own names. All children clearly enjoy choosing and singing their favourite songs and respond well while moving to the rhythm. They visit a library regularly to borrow books, and a wide selection of books are readily accessible to them in the setting to enrich their early literacy skills.

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who attend

Children develop an understanding of number and shape through daily routines and play, such as matching and sorting shapes and colours, singing number rhymes and counting everyday objects in their surroundings. The childminder encourages children to solve problems and learn about heavy and light objects and this supports them in exploring and thinking critically. They take part in imaginary play, as they pretend to make a fruit salad, be a teacher or a police officer. A good variety of colouring materials and a selection of resources are supplied to help children develop their creative skills, including decorating cakes or making a snowman. However, there is scope to improve the opportunities for children to use their skills and explore concepts and ideas through sand and water play. There is a good selection of resources to develop children's early technology talents, including learning how to operate programmable toys. Children learn to use the computer

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who attend

and printer, and print their own work sheets for colouring or for writing words or letters.

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who attend

The childminder encourages children to understand and respect the values and differences of others, as they celebrate festivals all through the year, including Chinese New Year, Diwali and Christmas. Ample resources are available, depicting positive images of diversity. Children show an interest in the world around them while taking part in activities, such as visiting different parks and other local amenities to learn about places, nature and animals.

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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. Children feel safe, are confident and benefit from a welcoming environment. Consequently, they are keen and interested in play, responding well to the childminder's enthusiasm and the very family-oriented setting. Play things are stored at a low-level and easily accessible, and this ensures that children can independently choose what they want to play with and so develop confidence in initiating their own learning. Children also make positive decisions in choosing foods, drinks, resources or activities. They develop a sense of responsibility and help the childminder with small tasks, such as tidying up. The childminder supports children in becoming independent in their self-care. She encourages them to put on their coats or shoes and to be self-sufficient in wiping their own noses or washing their own hands. The

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

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

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

The childminder provides ample resources and challenges, during both outside and indoor play, to promote children's physical skills effectively. They go out in the fresh air regularly and take part in physical play in the childminder's garden and at pre-school settings. Snacks and meals are nutritious and include healthy choices, and the childminder creates a social and relaxed atmosphere at eating times. She encourages the children to drink frequently and explains how this is good for their overall health. She employs a positive and consistent approach to managing behaviour. As a result, the children behave well and develop an understanding of the set boundaries and expectations within the home. They learn to take care of themselves through the childminder's guidance on road safety and so are beginning to identify other possible hazards in their everyday lives, both inside and outdoors.

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provision

The childminder has implemented a robust system to monitor and evaluate her practice, ensuring that any improvements made promote children's welfare and learning. As well as ongoing training, support from her local authority helps the childminder update her professional skills in line with the revised Early Years Foundation Stage. Consequently, she has a secure knowledge of how to provide a secure educational programme, that provides a broad range of experiences to help children progress towards the early learning goals. Realistic and achievable targets are adopted, in order to further improve the provision and children's achievements, for example, there are plans to become part of a childminding network, so that she can share good practice and benefit from increased training and regular updates, which will enhance her practice. The active involvement of parents is encouraged through questionnaires, which elicit parental views and preferences.

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provision

The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibility in relation to child protection issues. She has completed a relevant course and demonstrates a good working knowledge of the possible signs of abuse and neglect. Comprehensive policies and procedures help to ensure that parents understand the duty of the childminder to protect children. The environment is secure, and detailed risk assessments confirm that the childminder carries out regular checks to eliminate risks, both around the home and for proposed outings.

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provision

To promote learning, the childminder actively encourages parents to share their children's achievements at home. She informs parents about the childminding service through a number of means. For example, they receive copies of written policies and monthly newsletters. Parents can discuss their child's day informally and benefit from regular access to their child's profile, so that they are kept well informed. Parents report that they are very happy with the care and education their children receive. Also they feel their children make good progress through a wide range of interesting activities and learning opportunities. The childminder maintains solid links with other professionals and local schools, in order to promote continuity and progression in children's learning.

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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 EY447996 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 807408 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 6

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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

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

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