Childminder in Sandwell

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 July 2016 10 July 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 is well qualified and experienced and has a secure understanding of how to promote children's learning. She provides a good range of stimulating activities which is skillfully adapted to include the younger children.  The childminder works closely with parents and shares information daily about their children's achievements, interests and well-being. This joint approach helps the childminder extend children's learning and meet their care needs very well.  The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language very well. She values language diversity and confidently uses the children's home language to help them learn English.  The childminder provides a relaxed and safe environment for children to freely explore and discover, and children enjoy their time with her.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not have the highest expectations of the most able children to truly extend their understanding of space, measures and the world.  The childminder has not used rigorous evaluation to raise the quality of teaching even higher and help children make even better progress.

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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 increased challenge for the most able children that deepens their understanding of space, measures and the world  strengthen the system of self-evaluation and focus more specifically on developing an expert knowledge of teaching and learning that helps children achieve at the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder and held discussions with her at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of household members.  The inspector spoke to a small selection of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has an up-to-date understanding of safeguarding issues and the procedure to follow if she is concerned. She conducts thorough risk assessments of the home and garden to ensure children's safety. Good progress has been made since the last inspection. The childminder has worked well to increase her knowledge of how to effectively use observation and assessment to support children's learning. She regularly attends childminding groups to share ideas and practice to help improve the quality of the service she provides. The systems in place to share information are highly valued by parents. They are used well to help them understand their children's development and extend their learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The environment is well organised with the needs of children in mind as they can freely access the resources available. The childminder observes children daily to establish their likes and interests and she uses this information well to provide an enjoyable range of activities. For example, younger children are given the time to explore and investigate and she skilfully introduces new concepts, ideas and vocabulary to the older children. Books and songs are selected carefully in relation to the topics and activities provided to help further reinforce new learning. She confidently offers a good range of experiences around all areas of learning to help children make good progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop strong relationships with the childminder. They are happy and confident, and develop their independence skills well as they decide what to do. The childminder has a clear routine which the children enjoy and respond well to. Mealtimes are a social occasion and children are provided with healthy snacks. The childminder places a good focus on teaching children about which foods are healthy and how water is good for them. They begin to understand that fresh air and exercise are good for their bodies. They learn about how to keep themselves safe when they are out and how to cross the road safely. Children are well behaved and the childminder uses positive strategies to teach them about right and wrong. The childminder works well with parents to find out about their religious and cultural beliefs. She uses this information well to teach children about their own families and others and how to respect each other.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared for school. Children who speak English as an additional language catch up quickly and are confident speakers. Children are motivated to learn and show a real sense of belonging. They are keen to try new activities and respond well to instruction. The most able children begin to show a keen interest in numbers, counting and writing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY102703 Local authority Sandwell Inspection number 1044208 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Great Barr, Birmingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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