Childminder 504865

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 April 2016 4 February 2009

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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 uses the knowledge she has learned through gaining qualifications well, in order to help children make good progress. She attends ongoing training events and gathers information from websites to refresh her knowledge and skills. She is a member of a local childminder network which she uses to share best practice.  The childminder provides a safe environment. She carries out a broad range of regular risk assessments to help keep children safe. She supervises children well at all times.  The quality of the childminder's teaching is good. All children make good progress in relation to their individual starting points. The childminder provides interesting activities and experiences that help them enjoy their learning.  Children are happy and settled in the childminder's welcoming and friendly home. They are confident to lead their own play. The childminder is responsive to the children's

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This provision is good

needs. She gives all children equal, individual attention to support their emotional well- being. She has helped them to create close bonds with her. Children behave well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder focuses too much on the planned outcome of the activity rather than supporting children to develop their own ideas.  Children who prefer to play and learn outdoors do not always have the resources they need to develop their imaginative skills.

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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

 adapt planned activities more readily and give children the opportunity to fully develop their own ideas  provide more opportunities for children who prefer to play and learn outdoors, in order to develop their imaginative skills.

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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, the planning and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures. She also discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of adults living and working on the premises.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents that were available during the inspection.

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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 responsibility to protect children from harm. She knows the possible signs of abuse, and when and where to refer any concerns she may have about a child in her care. The childminder regularly reviews and reflects on her practice, in order to improve the quality of teaching. She has clear targets for future development to support good outcomes for children. Information is shared daily with parents, along with ideas about how they can continue their children's learning at home. Parents, in turn, provide information on their children's achievements at home. This united approach helps to ensure that children make consistently good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes detailed observations and regular assessments of what children know and can do. She uses these to check children's progress and to help her highlight any gaps in their learning, and plan for their next steps. The childminder plans fun and stimulating activities that link to the children's interests and stages of development. She offers good opportunities for children to learn about the natural world. For example, they grow vegetables in the childminder's garden and enjoy eating the produce. The childminder interacts very well with the children. She talks to the children continually and acknowledges their vocalisations enthusiastically. Consequently, this builds children's confidence and they learn that their developing language is valued.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children play cooperatively alongside each other, sharing and taking turns. The childminder promotes their social skills further during visits to local groups where they learn to mix and form friendships with other children. The childminder helps children to feel good about themselves. She acknowledges their efforts as well as their achievements. The childminder helps children to learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, they wait to hold the childminder's hand to walk down the garden steps. Children enjoy social mealtimes, during which they are provided with nutritious and healthy foods.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are active and motivated learners who are developing good concentration skills. They like to lead and develop their own play. Children have good social skills, taking turns and sharing well. They develop a 'try again' attitude to learning as they have confidence in their own abilities. Children's strong self-assurance and emotional security, prepare them well for the next stage in their learning and moving on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 504865 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 847998 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 4 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1996 and lives in Halesowen. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. 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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