Childminder in Wolverhampton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 January 2016 20 January 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

 Children form close emotional attachments with the childminder. She provides them with a loving and caring environment. This helps children to settle into the setting quickly, raises their self-esteem and makes sure they are ready to learn.  The childminder closely monitors the educational programmes for all children. This has a positive impact on raising the outcomes for children. The childminder frequently observes children, making sure that any gaps in their learning are quickly closed. This helps to make sure that all children make good progress.  The childminder reflects on and evaluates the quality of her setting. She seeks the views of parents and children and includes them in the process. This effectively highlights any targets for further improvement. Consequently, the drive for ongoing improvement is good.  Parents access a good range of information about the policies and procedures of the

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This provision is good

setting. The childminder shares information with them about children's learning. She encourages parents to support their child's learning at home. Consequently, good relationships with parents are fostered.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not exchange enough information about individual children's learning or their planned next steps with the other settings that they attend.  The childminder does not obtain enough information from parents about what their children already know and can do when they first start at the setting.

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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

 improve partnership working by strengthening systems for sharing information about children's learning with other early years settings that children attend  make better use of information gained when children first start at the setting to more- accurately assess what they know and can do and promote their learning from the very earliest opportunity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint review of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of all persons living or working at the setting.  The inspector spoke to a selection of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder makes sure her understanding of how to keep children safe from abuse and neglect is kept up to date. She knows what to do and who to contact should she have any concerns about a child in her care. Risk assessment is robust and includes all outings off the premises. The childminder is well qualified. She attends a range of training opportunities and reflects on her practice on an ongoing basis. This helps to make sure that children are continually moving forward with their learning and are provided with interesting and challenging activities. As a result, children's progress is good.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder finds out what interests the children and uses this information to plan for their learning and development. Children's independence and confidence is well supported by the childminder. Good interactions with the children and consistent teaching practice helps children to lead their own learning. The outdoor area provides a wealth of opportunities to develop children's exploration and investigation skills. They collect twigs to use in creative activities as they make a man from sticks as part of their interest in story characters. Children climb and balance. They ride around on their tricycles and enjoy a range of ball games with their friends. Children are imaginative as they pretend to make dinner for the dolls. The childminder supports their understanding as she continually talks to the children and joins in with their play. Children develop an understanding of mathematics. They count in a variety of situations, for example, when stacking blocks as

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

they play. Children are taken on a range of outings to places of interest in the local area. This includes going on nature walks and visiting parks where they can use large play equipment and run around in the fresh air. Children are effectively encouraged to have a go so that their can-do attitude is fostered. These are some of the ways in which the childminder encourages children's learning and development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are provided with a variety of opportunities to develop their social and emotional skills. They enjoy attending toddler groups. This helps children to behave well and encourages their skills in sharing and taking turns. Children are learning about the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. They are provided with a variety of fruit at snack times and access the outdoor area every day.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who receive funded early education, are making good progress. They are well supported to develop a range of skills needed for their next stage of learning, including their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY347723 Local authority Wolverhampton Inspection number 873467 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007. She operates from 6.30am until 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, all year round except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds a recognised 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

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Telephone number

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