Childminder in Telford and Wrekin

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 January 2016 4 October 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 well qualified and experienced childminder values training. She regularly attends courses to extend her knowledge and enhance children's learning. Children make good progress.  Parents' comments are welcomed and acted upon by the childminder. Written feedback shows that parents are very impressed with the childminder's practice. They describe the service they receive as flexible and meeting their children's needs.  The childminder skilfully promotes children's good behaviour and they show high levels of cooperation and respect. She encourages children to take turns and share, and they get on well and enjoy playing together.  Children's safety and welfare are well promoted. The childminder provides a homely environment where children feel safe and secure.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently gather information from parents, to contribute towards the initial assessment of their child's development.  The childminder misses opportunities to extend children's understanding of the natural environment outdoors.

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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

 strengthen information sharing with parents and help them share what they know their children can do on entry into the setting  strengthen the already good learning opportunities outdoors, to expand children's play experiences and their understanding of the natural environment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector completed an observation of children engaged in activities with the childminder.  The inspector looked at the self-evaluation form and talked to the childminder about plans for improvement.  The inspector took into account feedback from parents.  The inspector sampled a range of documents, including evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises and the childminder's qualifications. She also looked at children's development records and a selection of policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding issues. She regularly attends courses to extend her knowledge and teaching. The childminder has daily discussions with parents about their children's experiences. They share information about activities in her setting and what the children's next steps in their learning are. The childminder effectively reflects on her practice and keeps up to date with changes in early years. This helps to ensure outcomes for children continue to improve. The childminder has well-established links with the local school that children attend. Information is effectively shared and ensures continuity in children's care and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes accurate assessments of the children. This information is used to tailor activities which meet children's individual needs and take into account their interests. Children's learning and development are fully promoted and the childminder has a good understanding of how to promote their individual learning needs. She is well qualified, and uses her experience and skills to plan meaningful learning activities. Children learn in a well resourced and child-friendly environment. The childminder effectively supports children's concentration skills. Time is given for them to complete activities and try out new, more challenging experiences. Young children demonstrate good listening and attention skills as they play board games together. Parents receive comprehensive and consistent information from the childminder on their children's progress, including their two-year-old progress check.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle quickly into the warm and welcoming environment. They build on their close relationship with the childminder and seek her out for reassurance. The childminder skilfully promotes children's personal, social and emotional well-being. Children regularly socialise with other adults and children as they attend local community groups. The childminder helps them progress on to their next stage in learning and to get ready for starting school. Children's self-help skills are very well promoted by the childminder. Older children can attend to their personal hygiene needs with minimal assistance. The childminder promotes children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. Younger children are encouraged to feed themselves from a choice of healthy and nutritious food. Children's self-esteem is consistently raised, as the childminder warmly acknowledges their efforts and sensitively supports their play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared for their learning at school. Children develop good communication and early literacy skills. They also effectively count and identify numbers up to 10 and beyond.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 208377 Local authority Telford & Wrekin Inspection number 865537 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 17

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 4 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1997 and lives in Telford. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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