Childminder in Dudley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 March 2015 13 March 2009

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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

 The childminder joins children in their play and engages them in conversations to promote their communication, language and thinking skills. She is skilled at making every day routines and activities into fun, learning experiences for children. Consequently, the quality of teaching is good.  Children receive warm and affectionate care from the childminder, which helps them to feel happy, safe and secure. The childminder builds positive relationships with parents and carers to ensure children's needs are met and their emotional security is fostered.  Children play in a safe and secure environment because the childminder routinely checks for potential hazards and implements suitable safety precautions. She has a secure knowledge and understanding of how to protect children in her care. She is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse, to help her recognise when children may be at risk of harm.  The childminder acts on advice from other professionals and attends training to ensure

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This provision is good

her knowledge remains updated. She seeks the views of parents, children and other settings children attend to help improve her provision and the outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use the information from her assessments to ensure children are always challenged to achieve at their highest levels.

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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 assessment more effectively to identify ways of continually providing extra challenges and teaching support that will help children achieve at a higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the areas used for childminding and also carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed the childminder engage in a range of play and learning activities and daily care routines with the children.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation including the childminder's policies and procedures and discussed the children's learning records.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises and the childminder's qualifications.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, carers and older children from the feedback obtained by the childminder and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and improvement plan.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder uses her knowledge and suitable guidance documents well to observe and teach children effectively. She gathers information from parents before children start about what their children can already do with regard to their learning and development. The childminder carries out observations of children's learning. However, the childminder's system for assessing children's progress is not sharply focussed and sufficiently precise. As a result, she is yet to plan the extra challenges needed to ensure children are achieving at their highest levels. Children self-select resources which are easily accessible. The childminder ensures children have good opportunities to use their imagination and be creative. For example, children make their own versions of 'red noses' for a charity event. They made monsters with numerous wobbly eyes and a fishy mermaid with feathers for a tail. During outdoor play, children play in sand, filling and emptying out different shapes

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who attend. This is good

and use bottles filled with water to draw on the slabs. Children build towers with blocks and recognise that more blocks as a base help their towers to stand more securely. The childminder actively promotes children's confidence because she teaches them to share toys, take turns and play together. This helps to ensure they have the skills they need for their later move to nursery and school.

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good

Children behave well because the childminder uses effective methods to promote children's positive behaviour. She uses distraction with younger children, and older children are given 'time out' from activities. The childminder also discusses any incidents with parents to ensure their children's behaviour is managed consistently. Children's physical skills and confidence are promoted well. They play on the outdoor equipment at the childminder's home or use large equipment at local parks and toddler groups. The childminder gives children clear messages to help them develop an understanding of why it is important to have a healthy diet. The childminder has procedures in place for children who are unwell in her care. She gives parents up to date information about childhood illnesses and exclusion periods. She is vigilant about safety indoors and ensures children practise regular fire evacuation procedures, so they are aware of what to do in an

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good

emergency. The childminder also teaches children to follow sensible rules for road safety and stranger danger on outings or to and from school.

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provision is good

All required documentation to promote children's safety and well-being is in place. The childminder monitors her provision to ensure the learning and development requirements are met and to ensure children are motivated and interested in their activities. The childminder has an excellent knowledge and understanding of how to liaise effectively with other professionals to ensure she provides appropriate levels of support for children. The strategies the childminder uses are successful and ensure seamless learning takes place between the childminder, parents and other settings.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY315778 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 862215 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Dudley, West Midlands. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare 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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