Childminder EY400255

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 July 2016 30 November 2010

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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 good. The well-qualified childminder has a good knowledge of child development and how children learn. She uses this knowledge well within her practice. Children are consistently engaged because the childminder provides experiences matched to their individual interests and abilities. This helps all children to make good progress in their learning and development.  Children's speech and language development are particularly strong. They thoroughly enjoy looking at books with the childminder as she reads a range of stories with enthusiasm. The childminder praises children as they say new words for the first time, or repeat less familiar ones, to further encourage their good communication skills.  Children's emotional well-being is supported effectively. They have very trusting and affectionate relationships with the childminder and her assistant, who know them, their families and their specific needs extremely well. As a result, children are happy and

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This provision is good

settled.  Children behave well and play happily. They are kind, considerate and respectful towards others. The childminder encourages and supports children to share their feelings. She provides a positive role model for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not obtain enough information from parents about what their child can do at home. She does not provide parents with specific information about how they can support children's learning at home.  The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to value all languages that other children speak at home.

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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

 encourage parents to share more information about children's achievements and help them to guide their child's learning at home  help children to gain an awareness of the different languages spoken at home by their peers.

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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 childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of her household members and any assistants.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a clear understanding of child protection and the procedures to follow to report any concerns. They have a strong regard for children's safety and they take action to minimise risks. They are keen to improve outcomes for children and have a genuine passion for their work. The childminder monitors children's learning to identify and close any gaps in their progress. Her self- evaluation and monitoring of her assistant are effective and she gathers the views of others to support the continual drive for improvement. Overall, partnerships with parents are good. The childminder shares information about children daily and provides regular opportunities for parents to view children's developmental records.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant have created an environment for learning that is vibrant, inviting and exciting for children. Children are happy and motivated learners who show a growing confidence in their own abilities. The childminder plans and provides a stimulating range of activities and experiences that enhances their learning, both inside and outdoors. She identifies, through observations and assessments, where she can extend children's learning and uses this knowledge to challenge them effectively. The childminder follows children's interests and ideas closely through play, affording them opportunities to consolidate learning. Children make choices about their play and learning as they freely explore the range of toys available. The childminder uses discussion and questioning very skilfully to support children's learning. Children listen intently and they are highly responsive to her. For example, children enjoy creating a zoo with the

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

childminder's guidance. They identify and name the different animals, counting them and putting them in different locations on the zoo mat.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates a safe, secure and inviting environment. This helps children to settle quickly, grow in confidence and form positive relationships. Children are warmly welcomed into the setting. The childminder is calm and patient, allowing children to explore in their own time and make choices about what they want to do. She develops young children's independence in their personal care and their awareness of how to be healthy and stay safe. Children enjoy eating fruit and relish being active and spending time outside. They are well behaved and the childminder encourages positive play. She praises children for sharing and taking turns.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children flourish in the childminder's care. The childminder has high expectations of the children and is highly skilled at inspiring them to be curious, inquisitive and eager to learn. For example, children enjoy listening to stories about a colourful elephant and know that print carries meaning. They acquire very positive attitudes to learning and are keen and willing to learn. As a result, children are making good progress from their starting points and are gaining the necessary skills to be ready for school or the next stage of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY400255 Local authority Sandwell Inspection number 860144 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 2 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 November 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Smethwick, West Midlands. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and also works with an assistant.

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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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