Childminder in Dudley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 January 2016 10 February 2011

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The quality of teaching is of a consistently high standard. The highly qualified childminder has an excellent knowledge of how children learn and develop. Her precise assessment and planning ensure that children make outstanding progress.  The childminder regularly attends courses to update her knowledge. She continually extends her comprehensive teaching methods, building on already excellent practice.  Children build superb relationships with the childminder. They flourish due to the childminder's warm and sensitive care.  Children's health, safety and emotional well-being are given the highest priority. The childminder conducts regular risk assessments to ensure risks to children are minimised in all areas of the home and during outings.  There are excellent partnerships with parents. Information is shared using a variety of methods. This means parents are fully informed about their child's development and

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This provision is outstanding

well-being.  The childminder is passionate about her role. There are extremely effective systems in place to evaluate and monitor all aspects of the provision to inform continuous improvement. This helps to ensure that all children receive excellent care, learning and play experiences.  The childminder is extremely kind, caring and responsive to all children's needs. She provides children with reminders about sharing and playing together. She acts as an excellent role model for children to follow.

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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

 enhance the excellent play experiences in the outdoor area linked to children's current interests.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaging with children in a range of learning activities.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and engaged with children during the inspection.  The inspector looked at documentation, including a selection of policies and procedures and the children's learning records.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of all persons in the household aged over 16 years.  The inspector looked at and discussed the childminder's improvement plans and self- evaluation form.  The inspector jointly observed and evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector sought parents' views through written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She acts in an advisory capacity to others wishing to become registered childminders. The childminder undertakes ongoing and well-targeted training, including attending regular workshops. She uses this superior level of knowledge to support children's individual learning experiences. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the possible signs of abuse and neglect. She is confident on the procedures to follow should she have concerns about children's welfare. The childminder monitors the progress of individual children and that of groups, in order to identify and address any gaps in their learning. She continues to build on her already excellent practice. For example, she has plans to further enhance the children's outdoor play experiences. The childminder understands the need to forge links with other settings

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

that children attend. Information is shared to help complement and support children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder uses her knowledge and experience to promote children's learning exceptionally well. Children explore their environment and natural world with enthusiasm. They show great delight when they find a centipede in the garden. The childminder helps children to use their magnifying glasses to look at and compare the different creatures found. The childminder frequently reads children their favourite stories. Children stay engaged and focused on the story. They readily join in as they intently look at the pictures to see what might happen next. The childminder knows children exceptionally well and makes use of this knowledge when planning individual activities for children. This helps all children to make the best possible progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder provides a welcoming family home in which children have a thorough sense of belonging. She is very warm, loving and responsive to the children's needs. This helps children to feel happy and safe. The childminder provides children with healthy and nutritious meals and snacks. She encourages children to try new fruits and reminds them to drink water throughout the day. The childminder effectively promotes children's independence and good hygiene routines. Children learn to go to the toilet unaided, wash their hands and use tissues to catch their sneezes. Children learn about their own safety. The childminder talks to children about road safety when out and about. She gives gentle reminders about sitting properly on furniture. Children develop good physical skills as they enjoy regular time in the garden and local play areas. Children behave exceptionally well while in the childminder's care. She teaches children to have good manners and reminds

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

them of the importance of sharing and turn taking.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make exceptional progress in relation to their starting points. They are highly motivated and enthusiastic learners. They are acquiring the necessary skills to help prepare them for their future learning, including moving on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 255721 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 854890 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1989 and lives in Stourbridge. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 5.

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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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