Childminder EY477243

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 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 quality of teaching is consistently good. Children are eager to learn through activities and experiences that they enjoy. This helps them to make good progress in their learning.  The childminder promotes children's well-being effectively. She helps children to feel secure and this supports their self-confidence.  The childminder provides a well-organised play space. Children easily access the good range of resources and make decisions about what they want to play with.  The childminder has a robust knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements and children's safety is promoted well. The childminder is vigilant in her supervision of children and conducts risk assessments to help her identify potential hazards.  The childminder works hard to form close bonds with parents and children during settling-in periods. She provides parents with regular updates about their children's learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gather enough information from parents about their children's learning at home.  The childminder does not make use of all opportunities to extend her professional development and enhance her knowledge of early years practice.

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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 more ways to help parents to share information about what children are achieving at home, in order to plan precisely for their next steps in learning  seek further opportunities for professional development to support the drive for outstanding practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children at appropriate times.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's policies and procedures and children's assessment records.  The inspector took account of the spoken and written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder shows a commitment to improving her provision. She regularly evaluates her practice to identify her strengths and areas to improve. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms which would alert her to any child protection issues. She knows the action to take if she is concerned about a child. The childminder closely monitors and assesses children's progress. She is able to quickly identify any areas where children may need extra support. The childminder understands the importance of establishing links with other settings that children may attend. She recognises the value of sharing information to ensure that children receive continuity and consistency in their learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes good use of her planning to make sure that all areas of learning are covered. Children's learning and development are carefully observed and assessed. This information is used well to plan next steps in learning and to ensure children are making good progress. The childminder helps to develop children's interest in books and they eagerly choose their own book for story time. The childminder makes good use of illustrations to build children's vocabulary. She encourages them to look at the pictures and they describe what is happening. Children are encouraged to play cooperatively and to develop their imaginations. They enthusiastically take part in dressing up to enjoy role play. The childminder is skilled in helping children develop their literacy and numeracy skills in preparation for school. She provides opportunities for children to develop early writing skills and they are keen to write their own name on their drawings.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and comfortable in the childminder's home. The childminder knows the children well and recognises when they are tired, providing them with cuddles and reassurance. Children's well-being is fostered effectively and they feel safe and secure in her care. The childminder promotes children's good health and self-care through routines, regular fresh air and exercise. Mealtimes are a social time for children and they sit together at the table to enjoy healthy and nutritious food. The childminder is a good role model and uses clear and consistent methods to manage children's behaviour. She offers positive praise, enabling children to have a sense of pride and achievement.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good levels of confidence and self-esteem and are able to make independent choices. They play together well and learn about sharing and taking turns. They are well behaved and learn to be caring towards one another. All children make good progress given their starting points. The childminder reviews their progress closely and plans activities, motivating them to learn. Children acquire and practise the skills needed for the next steps in their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477243 Local authority Sandwell Inspection number 979579 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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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 Tividale, Oldbury. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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