Childminder in Dudley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 February 2016 Not applicable

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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 are very confident and motivated to learn. They develop close bonds with the childminder who helps them feel settled and secure.  The childminder provides a range of play experiences and activities that reflects children's choices. Children thoroughly enjoy their play and enthusiastically engage in their favourite activities with toy dinosaurs and fairies.  The childminder helps children to develop their independence and confidence very well. She does this by encouraging children to try new activities and to do things for themselves.  The childminder fosters good relationships with parents. A regular two-way flow of information enables the childminder to plan activities well and helps ensure children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder provides a safe environment. Risk assessments are in place to help minimise hazards and keep children safe. She has also considered risks associated with

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The current arrangements for professional development and self-evaluation do not always provide opportunities for the childminder to consider how to raise teaching to the highest level.

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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

 extend the current arrangements for professional development and self-evaluation that provide more opportunities to raise the quality of teaching even further.

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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 observed and evaluated a learning activity with the childminder.  The inspector viewed evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the childminding 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 and took account of the views of parents recorded on questionnaires sent to the childminder.

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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 her role and responsibilities in protecting children from possible harm and neglect. This is combined with a clear written policy and procedure to follow if she ever has a concern. She makes it known to visitors that mobile telephones are not permitted in the home and carries out regular safety checks on the premises. Suitable checks are completed for all family members who live on the premises. Detailed policies and procedures give a clear picture of the setting. The childminder shares them with parents and carers, so that they are aware of her practice when caring for their children. Partnerships with other settings are developing well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children and records her observations in their learning journals, identifying the next steps for each child. She uses her knowledge and the information from the observations to assess the child's development, identifying the stage they are at within the early learning goals. The childminder effectively gathers information from parents, about children's interests, routines and abilities. She uses this along with her good understanding of child development to help children to settle well, identify their starting points and monitor their progress. Children's language is developing as they respond to questions posed by the childminder. The childminder actively encourages children to try new experiences, think through their ideas and find ways to solve problems. Children have access to a wide range of stimulating toys and materials which helps to develop their independence. Children work out how to melt the blocks of ice to get toy

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

animals out of them. They explore what happens when warm water is sprayed on the ice, causing it to melt and make puddles they can splash in. Children's understanding of the natural world is promoted and they grow herbs and carrots. They enjoy using their imagination as they pretend to be nurses and bandage the childminder's arms and legs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very comfortable in the childminder's care and she treats them with lots of warmth, consideration and kindness. The childminder praises positive behaviour and celebrates achievements with children, building on their self-esteem and confidence. For example, she gives children lots of praise. Children's emotional well-being is supported and they are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and development. Snacks provided for the children are nutritious and well balanced. They help to prepare their own snacks as they cut up fruit. Children follow good hygiene procedures and they wash their hands before meals and after using the toilet. Regular outdoor play helps to support their physical development. Children also use the local park and go for walks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and develop the key skills needed for future learning, such as starting school. The childminder monitors children's progress successfully and plans activities that are well matched to their individual needs and stages of development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473846 Local authority Sandwell Inspection number 980208 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Tipton, West Midlands. The childminder operates all year round from 8am until 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for family and bank holidays. The childminder holds a recognised 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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