Childminder EY476075

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 April 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 experienced and qualified childminder and assistants are effective in supporting children to make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder continually seeks to improve and strengthen the quality of her provision. Since registration, she has improved her evaluation of children's learning. Assessment of children's progress and their next steps for learning are now clearly identified.  The childminder is part of a network of childminders. She uses this to share best practice and improve her knowledge.  The childminder supports children to gain independence and confidence. Children are able to help themselves to toys and resources, so they can lead their own play. The childminder has labelled storage boxes with words and pictures, so children know where to find the things they need.  Children are offered good levels of challenge which are appropriate to their age and stage of development. Young children develop an understanding of information and

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This provision is good

communication technology equipment as they push and press buttons on electrical toys.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not exchange information with parents about children's next steps in learning frequently enough. This means that parents do not have all relevant information to help them guide their children's learning at home.  The childminder does not consistently share information with other settings that children attend. This means that continuity in children's care and education is not promoted as effectively as possible.

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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

 exchange information with parents more frequently about children's next steps in learning to enable them to fully support children's learning at home to help them make optimum progress  enhance information sharing with other settings that children attend to help promote better continuity in their care and education.

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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 observation with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of assistants.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and assistants keep up to date with their knowledge as they attend relevant training. They understand the steps they must take if they are concerned about a child's welfare. Comprehensive vetting procedures are in place for all adults living and working on the premises. The childminder places a high priority on identifying and minimising hazards in the environment. Visual checks are carried out on a daily basis to ensure children's safety. The childminder monitors and evaluates children's learning and development effectively to ensure they make good progress. Any gaps in children's learning are swiftly identified and addressed. Effective supervision of assistants helps the childminder to evaluate daily practice to ensure teaching is consistently strong.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of the childminder's teaching is consistently good. She provides a wide range of experiences to cover all aspects of children's learning. The childminder promotes children's communication and language development effectively. She encourages children to express their thoughts and uses new words as they listen and respond to instructions. The childminder interacts well with the children and her comments inspire them to use their imagination. She sits on the floor alongside the children and encourages them to explore their creativity. Children use a range of materials to create their own butterfly pictures. Children enjoy music and songs and are motivated to join in enthusiastically with action nursery rhymes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. Children are supported effectively by the childminder and her assistants to feel safe, happy and emotionally secure. Strong bonds are in place between all children and their key persons. Comprehensive and robust information is gained from parents prior to children starting, including during a home visit. This information is used effectively to ensure that children's personal needs are met. Children gain a good understanding of the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. They have opportunities to be outside on a daily basis as they enjoy the fresh air and make use of local parks to develop their physical skills. Children's behaviour is managed sensitively in accordance to their age and stage of development. The childminder is consistent with her instructions as she supports children to share equipment and respect each other.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress, including those receiving funding. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, such as starting school. Children develop their confidence and separate easily from their parents and carers. They initiate their own play from a well-resourced environment and they follow their own interests. Younger children are eager to join in and are confident in having a go and trying out new experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476075 Local authority Telford & Wrekin Inspection number 976777 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12

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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 Telford. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with two part-time assistants, all hold appropriate qualifications 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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