Childminder in Wolverhampton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 March 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

 The childminder keeps up to date with relevant legislation so that she is fully aware of her responsibilities. She uses detailed policies to guide her practice and carries out regular risk assessments to help to keep children safe.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder has a good knowledge of child development and how children learn, and uses this well to teach children of different ages and abilities. This has a positive impact on the progress children make. All children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder is friendly and attentive and creates a welcoming and homely atmosphere. Children have formed strong bonds with the childminder. They are very happy and confident in the childminder's home and know the routines. This enables them to feel comfortable to explore and learn. They enjoy cuddles with the childminder, for example, when they are tired.  The childminder encourages children to develop a 'can do' attitude and to have

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This provision is good

confidence in their own abilities. She provides appropriate praise and encouragement, which helps children to have high levels of self-esteem.  The childminder works well with her co-childminder to meet the developmental and learning needs of the children. They communicate effectively to support continuity of children's care and to provide good quality learning experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently gather information from parents about their children's learning from home, to help her to gain an even fuller picture of children's achievements and to inform her planning of their next steps in learning.

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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

 explore ways to obtain and use information from parents and carers about their children's learning achievements at home as a way to enhance children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and reviewed the quality of teaching.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding and the toys and resources available.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures, and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation document.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of adults living and working on the premises.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her co-childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her co-childminder can identify the possible indicators of abuse and know the appropriate action to take if they have concerns about a child in their care. This dedicated team is aware of the strengths in their practice and has identified areas for development, based on their own reflections and discussions with parents and children. For example, to enable them to provide opportunities for children to make even better progress, the childminder and her co-childminder review their practice by observing each other's teaching.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes regular observations and assessments of children's learning and development. She uses these to effectively check children's progress and identify and close any gaps in their learning. She provides regular information to parents about their child's achievements in her home. The childminder uses a good mix of planned activities and child-led play so that effective learning takes place. Children are encouraged to take part in all activities. Activities are modified where necessary to allow all to participate at their own level. For example, she helps a younger child count to three while older children compare shapes and sizes. The childminder is clear about children's next steps in learning and skilfully weaves these into children's play. The childminder fosters children's communication and language skills very well. For instance, she models language as she names and describes the pictures in the books. She encourages children to write their

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

names on their work. This helps children to begin to recognise that print carries meaning. Children enjoy nursery rhymes greatly and are highly engaged as they copy the actions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a kind, calm and positive manner. Children are happy, confident and settled in her care. The childminder uses gentle reminders and consistent methods to communicate her high expectations of good behaviour and the importance of valuing the contribution of others. Children's opinions and ideas are treated with respect, which supports their developing social skills. Children show maturity as they share resources and actively encourage others to be involved in their play. Children's behaviour is very good. Children learn to be responsible for their personal safety because the childminder teaches them well. For example, she explains why they must not run or climb in her home.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen and inquisitive learners who are developing the key skills they need to move on to their next stage of learning, including school. All children are making good progress from their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475675 Local authority Wolverhampton Inspection number 975504 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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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 Wolverhampton. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She works with a co-childminder. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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