Childminder EY457622

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 April 2016 11 July 2013

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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 quality of teaching is consistently good. The childminder has high expectations of what each child can achieve and a secure understanding of how children learn. She uses effective teaching techniques and has a good knowledge of children's individual learning and development needs.  Children enjoy playing with a wide range of good quality toys and materials. Activities are based on children's interests and the well-organised environment supports their play and learning well. This means children have fun, explore freely, use their imagination and make good progress.  Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder is friendly and attentive and she talks to the children in a calm and respectful manner. Children develop very secure emotional attachments with the childminder and they respond well to her genuine affection.  The childminder has positive partnerships with parents. Accurate assessments and

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This provision is good

detailed information about the progress individual children make are shared regularly with parents and used very effectively to identify what children need to do next.  The childminder is well qualified and attends a good range of training to build on her knowledge and skills. She is committed to improvement and continually reflects on her practice and the quality of teaching and learning. The actions raised at the last inspection have been addressed effectively to improve outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always encourage parents to share information about their child's learning and development at home. This means she is not always aware of children's emerging skills, in order to plan as precisely as possible.  The views of parents and children are not included in the evaluation of the provision.

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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

 provide more opportunities for all parents to share what they know about their children's learning at home  build on the evaluation process to accurately identify areas for further improvement, and include the views of parents and children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at areas of the premises that are used for childminding.  The inspector jointly observed and discussed the teaching and learning activities provided by the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's development records and a selection of policies and procedures. She checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises and the childminder's qualifications.  The inspector talked to the childminder about her plans for improvement.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child in her care. She gives high priority to children's safety and supervises them closely. The home is secure and regular checks on the environment ensure risks to children are minimised. Parents speak highly about the childminder and her kind and sensitive nature. They comment that she has a very positive approach to children with additional needs. Parents are very happy with the excellent progress their children make in this 'wonderful happy environment'.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children thoroughly enjoy their learning because of the childminder's good interaction and involvement with them as they play at their own pace. The childminder builds their confidence and encourages their involvement by modelling play and fostering their curiosity. She places a strong focus on supporting children's emerging communication and language. The childminder listens attentively, gives children time to respond to questions and encourages them to recall events, such as a visit to the farm. Discussions about numbers, counting, size and letter sounds are weaved through all activities. The childminder encourages children to experiment and use equipment in different ways while playing in the foam. She provides children with ideas about what they can do next. Children become totally absorbed as they mould, mix, fill and empty the big and little containers with the foam. The childminder talks to them about making footprints using

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

play figures and shows them how to use their fingers to write their name.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are relaxed and explore the environment with confidence. They show through their play that they feel safe and secure in this very welcoming family home. Good settling-in procedures ensure the childminder has a thorough understanding of each child's individual needs and interests. The childminder works very closely with parents where children have additional needs to ensure the best possible outcomes for their learning and development. Good links with other settings and local schools mean that information about children's achievements is shared effectively. Children's health and physical development are supported effectively. They have good opportunities to spend time outdoors and visit local parks and soft-play centres. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. The childminder talks to them about road safety while on outings and how to use equipment, such as scissors, in a safe way.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development in readiness for school. They learn to share, use good manners, make choices about their play and begin to understand about the needs of others. Children demonstrate very positive attitudes towards learning and this helps them to acquire the key skills they need for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY457622 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 1043275 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 July 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Kingswinford, West Midlands. She operates from 7.30am until 5pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare 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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