Childminder in Dudley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 June 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

 Children are cared for in a clean and safe environment. The childminder carries out robust risk assessments to successfully minimise any potential hazards and to keep children safe.  The childminder is committed to offering high-quality provision for children. Effective self-evaluation takes into account the views of children and parents. Parents comment positively about the care and support their children receive.  Children enjoy their time in this welcoming and caring environment. They develop secure attachments with the childminder and their behaviour shows that they feel safe in her care.  The childminder has established partnerships with parents and other early years providers and professionals. She regularly exchanges information with them so that children receive continuity in their care and education.  Children experience an exciting range of learning opportunities. They choose what they

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This provision is good

wish to play with from a range of good quality toys. The childminder organises the environment well to encourage children to explore and investigate.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder makes regular observations and assessments of children's learning, she does not use the information she gains from these to identify and plan precisely enough for children's next steps in learning.  The childminder has not pursued her professional development sufficiently enough to raise the quality of her teaching to the highest level, in order to help children make the best possible progress in their learning.

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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 the most of information gained from observations and assessments to plan more precisely for children's next stage in learning  focus professional development more specifically to raise the quality of teaching to a higher level and achieve the best possible outcomes for children in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector jointly observed and discussed the teaching and learning activities provided with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of all adults in the household.  The inspector reviewed written testimonies from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder regularly reflects on the quality of her practice. She meets with other local childminders to exchange information and gain new ideas. The childminder makes good use of early years guidance and regularly completes mandatory training. She uses well-organised policies and procedures to inform her practice. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of local safeguarding procedures. She knows how to recognise signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect. Children are safe in her care and their welfare is actively promoted.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children well in their learning and encourages them to be active learners. Children play both independently and also with the childminder as she skilfully involves herself in their play, asking them questions and encouraging them to think. Children enjoy a wide variety of sensory experiences. For example, they show delight as they explore dried pasta shapes and spaghetti. They become deeply involved, filling and emptying containers. The childminder ensures children have time to create their own play and test out their own ideas. She uses descriptive language to extend children's vocabulary. Children have lots of opportunities to use their imaginative play skills. They enjoy making sounds with musical instruments as they sing along to their favourite nursery rhymes and songs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model. She talks to children with respect and kindness and provides clear expectations for behaviour. Children receive regular praise and encouragement and feel valued. They are happy and confident and develop a positive sense of themselves. Children enjoy playing with their friends and learn to share and take turns. They are familiar with the daily routines and confidently choose which toys they want to play with. Children have plenty of space to play, both indoors and outside in the fresh air. The childminder provides children with a range of freshly prepared, nutritious snacks and meals. Children are encouraged to try new textures and flavours and they learn about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Children develop good social skills and learn about the wider community. They attend local community groups and enjoy trips to the park and places of interest.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their individual starting points and gain essential skills for their future learning. Children enjoy a range of activities that promotes their literacy and mathematical skills. They confidently select books to look at independently. Children practice their counting through planned and spontaneous activities. For example, they count rice cakes at snack time. Children are beginning to compare shape and space as they play and explore. They are increasingly independent and persevere during tasks. They successfully gain the skills they need to help them make a good start at school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473342 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 965724 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 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Norton, Stourbridge. She operates during term time only from 7am to 6pm, Tuesday to Thursday.

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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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