Childminder EY476078

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 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's accredited qualifications and her secure knowledge of how children learn have a positive impact on the quality of her teaching. She skilfully uses a range of teaching skills as she talks with and plays alongside children.  Children develop warm relationships with the childminder. She creates many opportunities for meaningful interactions that help to reinforce children's sense of belonging. Children clearly enjoy the time they spend with the childminder and learn to play cooperatively with others. This builds their self-confidence and boosts their emotional well-being.  Children develop independence in their learning. Toys are well organised and activities are imaginatively displayed. Children confidently explore the space available to them and make choices about what they play with. This helps children to develop their skills in purposeful and developmentally appropriate play.

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This provision is good

 The childminder successfully engages parents, so that they are able to actively contribute to initial assessments. This results in strong partnerships that promote a shared approach to children's care, learning and development.  The childminder has developed systems to track the progress children make in their learning and development. She has a good overview of what children can already do and what they need to learn next.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently use the next steps she identifies for each child to focus activities as precisely as possible to promote the best possible learning experiences.  The childminder sometimes overlooks opportunities to promote children's mathematical development during activities and experiences.

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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

 make better use of the next steps identified for individual children's learning and development to increase the potential for children to make rapid progress  make better use of spontaneously occurring opportunities to help children develop their understanding of number and quantities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed children's learning with the childminder following the observation of an activity.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding and observed activities, speaking to children at appropriate times while they played.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector looked at evidence of self-evaluation and took into account the written views of parents.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of adults living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities with regard to child protection. She is familiar with local safeguarding procedures and alert to signs that indicate concerns with children's welfare. The childminder has a good range of policies and procedures that she regularly reviews. She shares this with parents during the settling-in period and uses it to underpin her work with children. This means that all required information is shared and permissions are gained from parents, to promote individual children's health and safety. The childminder reflects knowledgeably on her practice to maintain high standards and improve outcomes for children. She regularly seeks the opinions of parents through verbal and written feedback. The childminder has good, well-established professional relationships with other local settings. She understands her role in working together with other professionals to improve

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has high expectations for children. She understands the importance of identifying any required intervention and accessing additional support when necessary. The childminder demonstrates and uses descriptive language very well to engage children in activities. Children enjoy using props as they listen to stories, joining in with actions and repeated refrains. The childminder introduces new words and concepts and encourages children to listen to each other and take turns. She develops children's thinking skills as they play a game of search and match. Children learn how to distinguish between and sort objects that they find. The childminder skilfully asks questions and helps children to concentrate. Children begin to recognise the initial letter sounds in words as she plays alongside and talks to them. Children explore and begin to develop their own ideas. They are motivated to keep on trying, so that they begin to solve their own problems.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has taken good steps to manage risks and hazards for children in her home. The childminder is a good role model. Children know and respond positively to the daily routine. They are polite and their behaviour is good. Children have interesting and valuable conversations with the childminder and each other. Children develop self-care skills. They learn how to respect the childminder's home rules and appropriate handwashing routines. This helps children to keep safe and develop an understanding of their own care needs. Lunchtime is a social, learning experience. Children are encouraged to eat their healthy lunches with much praise and encouragement from the childminder. Children chat with each other about the contents of their lunchboxes. They learn about personal differences and this promotes their sense of identity. Children get fresh air and exercise while developing their physical skills in the childminder's garden or at the park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well supported to make good progress from their starting points. They take an active role in their learning. Children gain the necessary skills and knowledge that help to prepare them for the next stage in their learning, including the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476078 Local authority Wolverhampton Inspection number 977308 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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 Wednesfield, Wolverhampton. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an early years qualification at degree level.

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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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