Childminder in Telford and Wrekin

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 June 2015 13 December 2010

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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

 Children's behaviour is well managed. They are able to learn about right and wrong from the childminder who is consistent with rules and boundaries.  The childminder makes good use of observations and assessments to plan and provide a variety of stimulating activities. As a result, all the children are well supported in their development across the seven areas of learning.  The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility in meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. A high priority is given to safeguarding children. Procedures are in place to follow should the childminder have concerns over a child in her care.  The childminder provides a flexible daily routine. This makes sure that she meets the needs of all the children who attend, in particular babies and younger children.  Children's independence skills are well supported. They set the table for snack, and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not build effective communication links with all the different settings that children attend.  The childminder has not thought of all ways to regularly get parents fully involved with their child's learning and development at home.

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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

 strengthen partnerships with all other settings children attend, so that the children fully benefit from a common approach to support their progress  involve parents more in their children's learning, by enhancing the sharing of information to further support children's learning and development at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises and garden used for childminding.  The inspector looked at children's observation and assessment records.  The inspector observed children's activities, both indoors and outdoors.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualification and the suitability of all adults living at the premises.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder fully understands how children effectively learn through play. She uses skilful teaching methods to ensure children make good progress in their learning. The childminder uses information gained from routine observations of the children to help plan for their next steps in their learning. The childminder carries out the required progress check for children between the ages of two and three years, and shares this with parents. This helps to identify and address any gaps in children's learning. Children's communication and language development is successfully promoted by the childminder. She uses new words with younger children as she introduces them to print with picture and sound books. Children's physical skills are fully developed as they enjoy being outside in the well resourced garden. They enjoy a good level of challenge that is appropriate to their age and stage of development. However, the childminder does not fully share all

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who attend. This is good

information about children's achievements with parents effectively, to help them to be more involved in their child's learning at home.

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good

All children have a strong bond and attachment with the childminder. Information gathered from parents prior to children attending ensures that children's individual needs are known and met. This helps children to settle quickly and smoothly with the childminder. Children's understanding of healthy lifestyles is effectively developed. They learn about what foods are healthy for them to eat, and enjoy regular fresh air and exercise. All children develop good self-care skills. For example, they feed themselves, and put their shoes on for outdoor play. These skills help prepare them for the next stage in their learning, such as starting school and nursery. Children benefit from regular opportunities to socialise with other children at local groups and parks. This helps to promote their personal, social and emotional development.

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provision is good

The childminder strives to improve her practice and maintain her professional development through attendance at regular training courses. This has a positive impact on her practice. She has effectively addressed the recommendation raised at the last inspection to ensure children's hygiene is well met. The childminder provides a safe and secure environment for children, where hazards are effectively minimised. Written feedback from parents indicates that they feel their children make good progress in their development and enjoy attending. The childminder has established partnerships with some of the other settings that children attend. However, she has not established links with all the settings attended by children. As a result, she is not able to fully complement children's learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY413238 Local authority Telford & Wrekin Inspection number 851375 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 December 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and live in Telford, Shropshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 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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