Childminder in Dudley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 February 2015 18 February 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 Teaching is good because the childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn. She constantly talks to the children, asking them questions to promote their thinking and communication skills.  Children are effectively safeguarded because the childminder has a clear understanding of the procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child in her care. Children are cared for in a secure and safe environment. The childminder takes positive steps to promote safety in the home and on outings.  Children are very happy and content in the childminder's home. They are emotionally secure because the childminder has built good relationships with the children and their families. She gets to know children well by gaining information from parents about their routines, care needs and interests.  The childminder is committed to continuous improvement and providing good-quality

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This provision is good

care and learning. She has a good knowledge of the strengths of her provision and keeps up to date with new guidance and initiatives in the early years field.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide many opportunities for parents to contribute their own observations of children's achievements at home, so that she can work together even more effectively with them to meet children's needs.

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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

 help parents to share what they know about their child in relation to their ongoing learning and development, and use this information to contribute towards the planning of activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises and observed the outdoor area.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed children engaged in learning activities indoors.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises, children's development records, risk assessments and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector talked to the childminder about her self-evaluation and plans for improvement.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn and fosters their communication and language skills well. The childminder offers young children support by repeating key words and using books and songs to support their emerging language skills. Children have access to a wide range of toys and resources that help them develop independence, imagination and creative skills. The childminder takes account of their interests in the activities she provides, so that younger children are engaged and enthusiastic in their play. For example, this includes playing peek-a-boo games, hiding in dens and painting activities. Children learn about the world around them. They explore the local area and learn about different festivals, such as Chinese New Year. Assessment procedures are good and parents are provided with progress reports at the end of each term. However, parents are not fully encouraged to share what their children do at home,

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who attend. This is good

so the information can be taken into account when planning the activities and further support their already good learning experiences.

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good

The childminder provides a welcoming and homely environment for children to learn and develop, in readiness for school. She has a friendly and caring approach and is attentive to children's individual needs and parents' preferences. This ensures children's needs are met and their emotional well-being fostered successfully. The childminder is a good role model for children and she has clear expectations of positive behaviour. She builds children's self-esteem and confidence through praise and encouragement, and helps older children to understand the needs of others. Children develop a good awareness of keeping themselves safe, as the childminder talks about the importance of safety during daily routines and on outings. Healthy lifestyles are promoted and children develop a good knowledge of how healthy practices and exercise promotes their overall health and well- being. They enjoy trips to the park, visits to local soft-play centres and time spent in the

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good

garden. The childminder has good links with local nurseries and schools, which helps children make a smooth move to their next phase in learning.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and implements these effectively. She is clear about her role in safeguarding and keeping children safe and secure. Good arrangements are in place to monitor the effectiveness of the educational programmes and children's progress. This ensures children have good-quality learning opportunities and that any gaps in children's learning are identified and planned for. Partnership arrangements work well and a good range of information is shared with parents each day. The childminder is clear about how partnership working with other agencies and professionals benefits children's development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 255597 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 866961 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993. She lives in Stourbridge, West Midlands. The childminder operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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