Wallace Amanda Dawn

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 August 2015 22 June 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

 Teaching is good The childminder interacts well with children. She uses short, clear and unhurried sentences that match each child's developmental stage. The childminder makes best use of everyday tasks to develop children's communication skills. As a result, children are helped to understand language, expand their vocabulary and thereby make good progress in their learning.  The childminder has a good understanding about safeguarding children. She knows about the possible signs of abuse and neglect. She also knows what to do should she have a concern about any child in her care.  The childminder provides warm and loving care and responds sensitively to children. This helps children to form secure emotional attachments and promotes their sense of security and belonging.  The childminder works closely with parents, pre-school staff and other professionals to promote children's care and learning. The childminder values opportunities to improve

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This provision is good

the quality of her practice and regularly undertakes training. This helps her to identify effective targets and drive forward ongoing improvements that benefit the children attending.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Some identified next steps in children's learning are not the most appropriate or specific enough to best support them to make rapid progress.  The childminder does not always seek enough information from parents when children first start to help her plan precisely for children's learning from the outset.

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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

 develop consistently precise and sharply focused next steps in children's learning that are based on high expectations of what children can achieve, so that they make the best possible progress in their learning  gather more information from parents about their child when they first start, and use this in order to plan precisely for children's rapid progress from the outset.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and viewed the garden.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and conducted a joint review of an activity with her.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and the planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability, training and qualifications, and the childminder's self-evaluation and improvement plan.  The inspector took account of the views of children spoken to on the day and from information included in the setting's own parental survey.

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who attend. This is good

The well-qualified and experienced childminder provides a variety of interesting activities that promote children's learning and development well. The childminder takes children on a range of outings that help them to understand and appreciate the world around them. Children learn about animals when they visit the local nature centre. They observe plants and wildlife at the botanical gardens. Children's personal, social and emotional development is effectively fostered. Children regularly visit the local toddler groups where they learn to socialise, share with other children and value the views of others. Children investigate and explore home-made dough. The physical skills of dexterity and coordination, needed for writing, are refined as children roll, poke, and shape their creations. The childminder uses a range of effective teaching strategies in her interactions with the children. She helps children to achieve new skills. For example, she supports

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who attend. This is good

children to use the rolling pin correctly by modelling the appropriate action, and giving encouragement and praise. She also compares objects and uses discussion to develop children's understanding of simple concepts, such as big and little. The childminder enhances this activity by encouraging children to observe the similarities and differences of the assorted dough cutter shapes.

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good

The childminder implements a settling-in procedure agreed with parents. She gains initial information about children's care needs. However, she does not always make sure she gathers enough information about children's previous learning. This makes it harder for the childminder to plan precise next steps in children's learning from the outset. Meals and snacks provided for the children are very nutritious and balanced. Children enjoy using the sit-on trucks, tricycles, scooters, slide and tunnel outdoors to develop their physical skills. The childminder provides a range of opportunities for children to take manageable risks and experience physical challenge. They visit country parks where they play and roll down the sloped lawns. They have regular visits to the local playground to use the climbing apparatus and often visit soft-play establishments.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of the requirements for the Early Years Foundation Stage. She checks the activities she provides to make sure all areas of learning are fully included in the planning. The childminder regularly and accurately assesses children's learning. She uses suitable guidance to benchmark children's achievements and notes the progress children make from their starting points. Using this information, she identifies next steps in individual children's learning. However, not all of the next steps are precisely matched to children's individual learning needs and some are not specific enough to promote the best possible progress. Nevertheless, the childminder supports children well so that they develop the skills they need in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY386267 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 858976 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 June 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, 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

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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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