Childminder in Telford and Wrekin

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 July 2016 8 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

 Teaching is good because the childminder provides a secure and stimulating physical environment for children. Observation and assessment are effective and inform future planning, which is tailored to each child's needs and interests. Children are actively involved and persistent in their learning and make good progress.  The childminder provides warm, loving care and responds quickly and sensitively to children's needs. This helps children to feel relaxed and safe and to engage in new experiences. The childminder has clear expectations for children's positive behaviour and consistently reinforces them. Children begin to learn to share and take turns.  Partnerships with parents, nursery and schools are good. The childminder regularly seeks parents' views. She identifies accurate targets that drive forward ongoing improvements that provide all children with challenge and support.  The childminder ensures the garden provides children with a range of challenging

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This provision is good

outdoor experiences. Children have regular visits to the local playground to use the climbing apparatus and to soft-play establishments. Children have good opportunities to learn to take manageable risks and experience physical challenge in their play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the best use of a broad range of techniques to maximise children's communication and language skills.  There are not enough opportunities for children to gain an awareness of how they differ from, or are similar to, other people.

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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

 develop the use of techniques that encourage children to talk and express themselves, so that their language and communication skills are fully enhanced throughout the day  provide children with more opportunities to build on their respect for, and understanding of, racial and cultural diversity in the local community and multicultural Britain.

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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 held discussions with the childminder and jointly reviewed an activity with her.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and the planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and training of the childminder and the childminder's self-evaluation and improvement plan.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and children spoken to on the day, along with parents' written views of the service provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has attended child protection training and is alert to any issues of concern in a child's life at home or elsewhere. She is aware of the procedure she must follow if she has any concerns that a child may be suffering from abuse. The childminder has a good knowledge of how to make sure any risks to children are identified and minimised. She understands her responsibility to inform Ofsted of any significant events that may affect her suitability to look after children. The childminder has attended training on how to safely provide children with opportunities to develop their knowledge and skills in their use of technology. This provides her with new ideas on how to fully develop children's use of technology and helps to promote good outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder checks that the activities she provides support children to strengthen and deepen their skills in all aspects of their learning. Toddlers remain focused as they dig in the sand outside with their spades. The childminder identifies the toddler's strong interest and curiosity with transporting the sand and alters the environment to support this. During such activities, the childminder shows children how to draw shapes with her fingers in the sand. Each child is praised for their attempts, thereby developing their self-confidence. Children are enthusiastic and excited as they freely explore and investigate the sand. These are some of the ways that children learn to develop the physical skills of dexterity and coordination needed for early writing. The childminder enhances this activity further by encouraging children to name and recognise the colours and shapes of the sand tools. The childminder follows each child's lead and motivation for learning. Toddlers are

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

supported in their play when they choose to leave the adult-led activity and test their physical skills on the trampoline.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder ensures that children are well supervised. Meals and snacks provided for the children are nutritious and balanced. Children's personal and social skills are effectively fostered. Children regularly visit local toddler groups and the library, where they develop confidence, independence and social skills. Children develop a good understanding about the importance of being polite with others and good manners. The childminder supports children well so that they develop the skills they need in readiness for school.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. The childminder has a good understanding of how all children develop. She is particularly aware of the fluctuating emotional and physical needs of two-year-old children. The childminder continually responds, supports and plans for their individual needs well. These younger children enjoy the freedom to practise and investigate what they can do. They explore their own ideas and select and use toys and resources independently, moving freely between the inside and outside environments.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY378799 Local authority Telford & Wrekin Inspection number 1044202 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008. She operates all year round from 7am until 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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