Childminder in Telford and Wrekin

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 October 2015 14 July 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The atmosphere in the childminder's home is warm and welcoming. Children have good relationships with the childminder and are very relaxed in her care.  The well-qualified childminder and assistant successfully use their skills, knowledge and childcare experience to help children make good progress from their starting points.  Partnership working is highly effective. The childminder makes use of a variety of strategies to engage parents, professionals and other providers in sharing information about children's learning and care. This helps to promote continuity of children's care and learning between the different settings they attend.  The childminder promotes children's awareness about personal safety and risks. She alerts children to possible hazards and dangers, and teaches them how to assess and minimise risks. Furthermore, children participate in regular fire drills, and road safety is routinely practised and reinforced during outings.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always ensure that the assistant is aware of each children's individual next steps in learning. This means that the assistant is not always able to provide optimum levels of challenge and support for all children.  The childminder does not consistently make sure that more-able children are fully challenged during adult-led activities.

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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

 share children's individual next steps in learning consistently with the assistant  provide more opportunities for more-able children to extend their learning during planned activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises and observed children engaged in a variety of learning experiences.  The inspector and the childminder jointly observed a planned activity.  The inspector viewed evidence of the suitability for all adults living on the premises.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, training records and children's assessment records, and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of some parents recorded on questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has recently attended safeguarding training and has a good understanding of the signs of possible abuse or neglect. The childminder shows that she values training to make sure that she meets all statutory and other government requirements. She regularly evaluates aspects of her practice and is constantly looking for ways to further enhance this. The childminder has a system in place to assess and evaluate children's achievements. Recommendations raised at her last inspection have been effectively addressed. The childminder ensures that her assistant is up to date with her mandatory training, but has not shared all relevant information about children's learning with her to ensure her teaching is consistently focused on what children need to learn next.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn through play. She regularly plans for their good progress and consistently observes them. Progress checks for children between the ages of two and three years help to identify children who need additional support. However, the childminder does not always consider ways to stretch more-able children so that they make more rapid progress. The childminder often joins in with children's play. She shows them how to safely handle tools and resources, and introduces new words as they increase their communication and language skills. She promptly praises children's efforts and achievements, increasing their self-esteem and motivation. Children are excited and eager to learn new and interesting things, as the childminder provides innovative activities. Children show good levels of self-esteem and confidence. They use their imagination effectively as they make marzipan hands, with food

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

colouring for blood and almonds for finger nails.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder calmly and consistently manages children's behaviour. She makes sure that children are very clear about her behavioural expectations, and effectively models the use of good manners. Children use please and thank you as they show consideration for each other. The childminder knows the children and their families well as she gathers information from parents when children first attend. This contributes to providing her with a comprehensive understanding of the children's individual needs. The childminder teaches children about keeping themselves healthy and safe from a young age. She encourages them to eat varied and healthy foods at snack times. For example, all children try pumpkin juice as part of their Halloween party.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress. The childminder skilfully supports children to gain the skills they need for the next stage of their learning, such as starting school. Children become independent from an early age and develop good self-care skills. They put on their own coats and shoes as they prepare for outdoor play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY413811 Local authority Telford & Wrekin Inspection number 851447 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 3 - 15 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 July 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Telford. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder and assistant both hold an appropriate 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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