Childminder in Sandwell

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 February 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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

 The childminder uses her secure understanding of how children learn to provide a wide range of resources and activities. Teaching is purposeful and children are fully engaged and motivated to learn through play. They make good progress based on their capabilities and starting points.  The childminder demonstrates a passionate and committed approach to providing a safe and nurturing environment. She regularly reflects on her practice and seeks the opinions of parents to consider how she can continually improve outcomes for children.  The childminder has created a warm and welcoming learning environment for children to play and explore independently. This reinforces their self-confidence and emotional well-being, and prepares them well for the next stage in their learning.  The childminder's home is safe and good steps are taken to reduce potential dangers. She attends training to ensure her responsibilities with regard to child protection are

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This provision is good

secure. Therefore, children are safeguarded and their welfare is protected.  The childminder's obvious enjoyment of her role ensures that children feel secure and happy in her company and become confident learners.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children sufficient time to consider their ideas and make the link between their ideas and their way of doing things.  The childminder has not yet fully engaged all parents in working together to complement and enhance children's learning and development.

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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

 use a wider range of teaching strategies to allow children more thinking time, so children can consider their ideas and are fully supported to put their thoughts into action  enhance the good systems already in place, so that all children benefit from highly effective partnerships between their parents and the childminder, to ensure they make the best possible progress in their learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and outdoors, speaking to children at appropriate times during their play.  The inspector discussed children's learning with the childminder following an activity.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about the daily routines and children's individual learning and development.  The inspector looked at policies, children's assessment records and a range of other documentation.  The inspector looked at evidence of self-evaluation, including the views of parents from contributions made in documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of the childminder and family members.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder's well-organised playroom and routines ensure that children have easy access to a broad range of resources. This promotes engagement across all seven areas of learning. The childminder skilfully models language to sustain children's interest and promote their speaking and listening skills. She names pictures on puzzle pieces, asks questions and repeats familiar and new words they are learning. The childminder is enthusiastic in promoting children's learning. However, sometimes, she provides solutions without giving children sufficient time to consider what they might do next. The childminder is experienced in making observations, and uses the information to identify the next steps in children's learning. Activities are well planned and provide good levels of challenge for children. The childminder gains a good overview of children's needs as she has effective systems in place to assess children's learning and progress.

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good

Children form close attachments with childminder, which effectively promote their emotional development. They delight in their interactions with the childminder and join in with songs and rhymes which they choose from printed cards. Children imitate the actions and repeat familiar phrases in the rhyme. The childminder encourages children to tidy toys away before moving onto the next activity and actively promotes appropriate hand- washing routines. This helps children to learn about keeping safe and healthy. Children gain an understanding of leading a healthy lifestyle as they have regular opportunities to play in the childminder's garden. They get plenty of fresh air and exercise, which helps to develop their physical skills. The childminder ensures children's dietary needs are met. Parents provide packed lunches for their child and the childminder talks with children about making healthy choices.

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provision is good

The childminder takes all reasonable steps to engage parents in her practice. She has systems in place to regularly share information on children's progress. This includes a written summary of the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. However, the childminder has not yet been successful in engaging parents to share information about their children's learning and development at home. As a result, there are fewer opportunities to complement and extend children's learning. Nevertheless, the childminder has a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements and supports children well. This means they develop skills in readiness for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY414978 Local authority Sandwell Inspection number 956949 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 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

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Rowley Regis, West Midlands. She operates all year round, each weekday, 7am until 5pm, and until 6.30pm on Tuesdays, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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