Childminder EY431875

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 September 2016 12 December 2012

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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 continually improves her practice and provision. She seeks and responds to good practice guidance and parents' and children's views and comments. She has recently completed a childcare qualification at level 3.  The childminder talks to children about taking care and reminds them of how to stay safe when playing indoors and outdoors. Children develop an understanding of risk and learn how to effectively manage their own safety.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a positive role model to children. She helps them to understand about sharing toys and equipment and taking turns. Older children are beginning to learn to tolerate differences and understand about respecting each other.  The childminder has developed a positive partnership with parents. Comments from parents demonstrate the effective contribution the childminder makes to their child's progress. Parents state their children have become more confident since attending.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children's individual learning is not always precisely planned for to enable them to make rapid progress.  The childminder is not consistent in obtaining and using information from other settings children also attend.

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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

 focus more precisely on what is known about individual children so their specific areas of development can be targeted more, in order for them to make rapid progress  strengthen information sharing with other settings children attend to enable a shared approach to their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as children's records and evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and took account of the views of parents detailed in questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder places a high importance on qualifications and training to strengthen her practice. The childminder has attended child protection training and has a good understanding of child protection issues and procedures. Children are kept safe and secure at all times. The childminder is aware of what action she must take should she have any concerns about children. Risk assessments are made of the environment and any outings, and action is taken by the childminder to minimise all hazards. The childminder reflects on the service she provides and evaluates aspects of her provision to make improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides an imaginative and creative environment. Toys and equipment are well organised. Children are able to initiate their own play and follow their own interests. The childminder engages in conversation with children and uses mathematics in routine activities. They count the pieces of banana together as they prepare food for snack time. Children show their strong curiosity; they turn pages in a book and lift the lids off tins and boxes to explore inside. The childminder supports children effectively to recognise and respond to their own physical needs. Children enjoy time at the park and local facilities, where they jump, climb and balance on large play equipment. The childminder keeps parents well informed of their children's ongoing progress. Parents are encouraged to share information with the childminder about their children's development and learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers comprehensive information from parents when their children first start. This helps to support children's well-being, as the childminder is aware of their interests and all requirements. Children are happy and confident learners. They develop strong bonds with the childminder. The childminder effectively promotes healthy lifestyles. Children have regular opportunities for fresh air and physical exercise. Children use the childminder's garden on a daily basis. Snacks offered to children are nutritious and healthy. Children also have regular opportunities to mix with other children and adults at local groups and parks. This helps to develop their confidence and independence skills. Children's diverse family experiences are valued and celebrated. Children demonstrate positive attitudes to the similarities and differences they recognise in themselves and others.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress, taking into account their starting points. They are well prepared for their next steps in learning and school, when the time comes. They show they are highly motivated to find out why and how things happen. Children develop their self-help skills, becoming confident in addressing their personal care needs. They help prepare the table for snack and mealtimes and dress themselves in preparation for outdoor play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431875 Local authority Telford & Wrekin Inspection number 1059931 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Telford. She operates all year round from 7am 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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Telephone number

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