Childminder in Dudley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 July 2016 2 June 2015

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Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder has not ensured that all relevant information is provided to Ofsted in a timely manner. This means that suitability checks have not been carried out for persons living on the premises.  Self-evaluation is not robust enough. The childminder has not identified key weaknesses in her provision.

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It has the following strengths

 The well-qualified childminder provides good quality teaching and promotes children's learning effectively. She plans well for children's individual learning needs and enables them to make good progress in their development.  Children are self-assured and confidently express their preferences to choose some play activities. They are well behaved and know what is expected of them. They join in with play and learning activities happily.  Children's physical well-being is promoted effectively. They eat balanced meals and walk daily on the school run. They also play in the nearby park regularly and benefit from lots of fresh air.  The childminder has established strong partnerships. She involves parents consistently in their children's learning. Good communication with other providers ensures children get the support they need to continue with their learning while in the care of the childminder.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 provide Ofsted with relevant information for persons over 16 years of age living on the premises so that full suitability checks can be completed. 21/07/2016

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 improve self-evaluation to include all aspects of the provision and take prompt action to address weaknesses.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at those parts of the childminder's home used for the care of children.  The inspector observed teaching and learning activities in the indoor environment, and play activities outside.  The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a sample of procedures and children's records.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation form and read written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has notified Ofsted of persons living on the premises who have turned 16 years of age. However, she has not ensured that all information is shared in a timely manner with Ofsted so that suitability checks can be completed. Children are always under the supervision of the childminder and not under the care of other adults at any time. The childminder works with other professionals and reviews her provision regularly. However, some key issues are not addressed rigorously enough. She has met the actions from the last inspection appropriately. The childminder now plans effectively for children's learning and ensures procedures for giving medicines are followed correctly. She ensures that parents contribute detailed information about their children's development at the start. The childminder attends training regularly to ensure she develops an understanding about new ways of working. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

well informed about procedures for reporting concerns should she have any about children in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder promotes children's learning effectively. She knows the children well and introduces new resources in which they are interested and uses these to reinforce previous learning. She interacts well and promotes language skills with lots of talking and attentive listening. The childminder makes learning fun and children enjoy searching in a sack for resources that add interest to activities. For example, they select toys and describe what they have found. The childminder provides good levels of challenge for children to identify numerals on toys. She motivates children with her enthusiasm. They are eager to find answers and make simple calculations. As they play a game of skittles, children count and explain correctly how many are left on each occasion. The childminder allows time for them to learn at their own pace. She repeats aspects of activities that are of particular interest and reflect children's preferences. The childminder raises children's

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

sense of achievement with lots of praise.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

At times, inconsistencies in some procedures mean that children's welfare is not protected rigorously enough. However, children are happy in the care of the childminder who is loving and responds sensitively to their moods. She listens to their reasons for making choices and adapts routines accordingly. Children are self-assured as they operate equipment during play. Children's self-confidence is promoted effectively with acknowledgements for what they do well. They learn about differences in the childminder's inclusive setting that provides care for children from a wide variety of backgrounds. Children learn to respect and have regard for others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children of all ages have well-developed language skills and enjoy reading. They write recognisable letters in their name and practise these skills regularly. Children develop independence skills and are confident in their interaction with others. They are motivated to learn and are well prepared for the next stage in learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY413767 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 1051062 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in the Kateshill area of Dudley. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm on Sunday to Saturday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She offers overnight care.

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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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