Childminder EY482736

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 August 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

 The childminder provides a broad range of opportunities that helps children to learn about people and communities beyond their own. Children visit local facilities and attend groups where they develop their social skills as they mix with other children and adults.  Partnerships with parents are good. Parents welcome the time and opportunity to talk to the childminder at the end of the day. They are happy with the sharing of information and feel very involved in their children's learning.  Comprehensive information is gathered from parents prior to children starting at the childminder's setting. The childminder uses this information to provide activities that match children's current interests and abilities. This helps them to make good progress right from the start.  The childminder has high expectations of children behaviour. Children become confident to initiate their own play and to help each other.

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This provision is good

 The childminder continually evaluates her practice and aspires to improve. She places a high priority on her professional development in order to raise her standards as far as possible.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always meticulously and precisely plan activities so that she can provide the best support for children to achieve their individual next steps and make more rapid 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

 plan activities more meticulously and precisely so that children have the highest level of support and achieve their individual next steps in learning more rapidly.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities both indoors and outdoors and reviewed the quality of teaching.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for minding.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a range of other relevant documentation.  The inspector checked the suitability of the childminder, including evidence of the childminder's qualifications.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times and spoke to a number of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder provides children with a safe and secure environment, both inside and out. She maintains a comprehensive record of all visitors to her home. A high priority is given to risk assessments and, as a result, they ensure that all hazards are identified and minimised. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues. She attends all mandatory training and keeps up to date with her knowledge and understanding to ensure children's well-being is met. The childminder carries out a progress check for all children between the ages of two and three years. Parents receive relevant information on their children's progress and information on additional support that might be needed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides creative activities that help to promote children's mathematical and physical skills. Older children eagerly use the natural materials, such as sticks and fir cones to sort, count and measure space and distance in the garden. Younger children learn about volume and cause and effect as they pour water down pipes. The childminder effectively encourages children to speculate and test ideas through trial and error. Children rise to the challenge of finding ways to get plastic flowers through the mesh and post balls so they go through the poles to pop out at the bottom. The childminder is skilful in capturing opportunities to further extend children's creativity by encouraging them to use sticks to explore the range of tunes they can play on the pipes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is welcoming, interesting and motivating so that children quickly settle. Children are aware of the daily routine and show they are comfortable and confident learners. A strong bond is in place between children and childminder. Children seek out the childminder to participate in their activities. They settle on her lap to listen to their favourite story together, taking turns to turn the pages and point to animals in the book. Children develop healthy lifestyle routines. They have daily opportunities for outdoor play in the well-resourced garden. Healthy food choices are offered for snacks and meals. Children actively get involved in the preparation of snacks and washing their plates afterwards. They are developing good independence and self-care skills in preparation for the next stage in their learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress based on their starting points. Younger children are beginning to walk with confidence as they learn to control and move their bodies. Children's communication and language are developing well. Children learn to use the correct words when naming objects, such as binoculars. They learn a range of key skills to prepare them for the next stage of their learning, such as starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482736 Local authority Telford & Wrekin Inspection number 995116 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 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 Madeley, Telford. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.45pm, Monday to Saturday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6.

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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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