Childminder in Wolverhampton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 August 2015 29 May 2012

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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 keeps her training up to date. She has a paediatric first-aid certificate and has attended safeguarding training. The childminder clearly knows what to do if she has any concerns about a child in her care.  Children's emotional well-being is promoted because the childminder has an excellent understanding of their needs. She gives children the individual care and attention that they need to promote their development.  The childminder's quality of teaching is good because she understands how children learn. She plans interesting activities that meet children's needs. As a result, children are progressing well in their learning and development.  Children are happy and confident because they enjoy their time with the childminder. The childminder is committed to ensuring that the environment is always safe and secure.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make best use of the information gained from assessing children's learning.  The childminder has not explored all ways of encouraging parents to contribute to their children's ongoing 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

 make more effective use of the information gained from checking children's progress, in order to plan more precise and challenging ways to move them forward  strengthen the arrangements for exchanging information about children's progress with parents to enable them to extend their child's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children engaged in a range of learning activities, play and daily care routines.  The inspector observed children playing indoors and outside.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning and a range of other documentation.  The inspector looked at and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, the childminder's daughter and the children during the inspection.  The inspector and childminder discussed a planned activity that was carried out on the day.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is passionate about providing the best possible experiences for the children in her care. Parents are well informed about their children's time in the childminder's home. Daily updates and the opportunity to view assessment documents mean that parents are aware of the progress their children are making. However, the childminder does not always share enough information to help parents enhance their child's ongoing learning at home. Effective methods of self-evaluation help the childminder to identify areas for ongoing improvement so that she continues to provide a good quality service for children and their families.

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good

Children are developing a strong sense of belonging in the childminder's home. They settle quickly when they arrive because they are welcomed with warmth and affection. The childminder's positive language and approach towards children mean that they are happy and confident. Children are given the opportunity to make choices about what they would like to do and consideration is given with regards to their interests. The childminder ensures that children have many opportunities to promote their physical development. They enjoy playing in the garden where there is space to move around. The childminder plans regular outings in the local area. This helps children to develop their social skills as they play with a wider range of children. The experiences offered by the childminder mean children are gaining a greater understanding about the world around them. Partnership working with local schools and nurseries helps children to be ready for the move when the

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good

time comes. The childminder exchanges information with parents and other professionals so that children are provided with continuity in care and education.

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provision is good

The childminder provides stimulating experiences that meet children's learning needs well. She uses sensory activities to encourage younger children to explore and experiment at their own pace. The childminder's quality of teaching is good because she involves herself in children's play. While doing so, she comments on what they are doing and repeats the words that they say. Children are gaining the key skills that help to prepare them for the next stage in their learning. The childminder encourages children to do things for themselves. Younger children quickly learn to drink from an open cup and feed themselves using cutlery. The childminder gathers information about children's development when they start, which helps her find out about what they can already do. She uses the information gained from her observations to monitor their progress. However, she does not always use this to plan precisely to raise children's achievements to the highest level.

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provision is good

Nevertheless, children make good progress in all areas of development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436605 Local authority Wolverhampton Inspection number 853772 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Wolverhampton. 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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