Childminder in Dudley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 March 2015 6 March 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 Teaching is of an exceptionally high standard because the childminder has an excellent knowledge of children's development. She is extremely skilled at making every day routines and activities into fun learning experiences for children. Consequently, children are motivated to actively engage in their learning.  Assessments are precise, sharply focused and used exceptionally well to plan for individual children's needs and interests. This ensures that children attain very high levels of achievement and make rapid progress in their learning and development.  Children develop a strong sense of belonging, trusting bonds and attachments with the childminder. She effectively fosters their emotional well-being. As a result, children feel safe, reassured and confidently separate quickly from their parents.  The childminder is extremely effective in safeguarding children. She routinely checks for potential hazards and implements suitable safety precautions. This ensures children

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This provision is outstanding

play in a safe and secure environment.  Excellent partnerships with parents, carers and other settings children attend are established. The childminder ensures they all receive accurate termly reports about children's progress. By working together, they prioritise and agree for the next stages in the children's development.  The childminder is extremely proactive in making improvements to her provision. She acts on advice and attends training to enhance her knowledge, and has successfully addressed the recommendations from her previous inspection. This means the childminder continually develops her provision to the highest level.

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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

 build on the provision for children to develop their independence by being able to make choices about playing outdoors or indoors, to further enhance their excellent play and learning opportunities, physical development and well-being.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engage in a range of play and learning activities and daily care routines with children.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and also viewed the areas used for childminding.  The inspector held conversations with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's planning, observation and assessment records.  The inspector looked at a range of documents, including evidence to confirm the suitability of all adults living on the premises, and the childminder's qualifications and improvement plan.  The inspector took account of parents' written references and comments from recent parent questionnaires.

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who attend. This is outstanding

Children make outstanding progress because the childminder uses every opportunity to develop children's early reading, writing and mathematical skills. She expertly incorporates these into many activities. For example, during adult-led activities more-able children try out their newly acquired skills in writing. They use their emerging knowledge of phonics well to help them label their own drawings. The childminder is skilful and competently restructures activities to maintain children's ever changing interests. All children have a keen interest in books, stories, rhymes and songs. The childminder engages them in sustained conversations, explains the meaning of words and provides an excellent commentary. Children confidently recall events that are important to them. They eagerly practise their singing the new number rhymes they are learning for pre-school. Children use their imagination well during role play, colour sequencing muffins into a baking tray

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who attend. This is outstanding

and cooking them in a play oven. Consequently, children develop the skills and knowledge to ensure they are very well prepared for the next stage of their future learning.

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outstanding

Children are happy to select from the variety of resources on offer including a range of multi-cultural resources. However, opportunities for children to make choices and develop their independence are not maximised. Children play on the large equipment at local parks and toddler groups to promote their physical skills and confidence. Children follow sensible rules for playing safely indoors, such as walking slowly rather than running and practise road safety on outings. The childminder encourages children to eat a healthy diet by providing a range of healthy snacks and meals. The childminder has a calm, caring and patient manner and is a good role model. She gives children her individual attention, which means each child feels valued and special. Children behave extremely well. They arrive eagerly each day and quickly become absorbed in their activities. The childminder actively encourages children to learn to cooperate, take turns and share. All of this, helps

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outstanding

to prepare the children extremely well for the next stage of their learning.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder is highly qualified and uses her extensive knowledge to effectively implement all the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. She methodically maintains the required records to support the safe and efficient management of the setting in a comprehensive policies and procedures folder. The childminder accurately monitors children's achievements. She quickly identifies any areas of learning that children need additional support with. These are focussed on to ensure children continue to progress in their learning. The childminder has an excellent knowledge and understanding of how to liaise effectively with other professionals. She works with them to provide appropriate levels of support for children. This demonstrates that the childminder is working well to fully complement children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 255613 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 866963 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 6 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1994 and lives in Brierley Hill, West Midlands. The childminder holds a level 3 childcare qualification. She is also a member of the Dudley Quality Assured Childminding Network. The childminder operates all year round, from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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