Childminder 208382

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 September 2016 29 October 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

 Children form good relationships with the childminder. Her home is warm and welcoming. Children are confident and settle easily into her care.  The childminder supports children's growing vocabulary well. She allows children time to respond to questions and to think for themselves.  Children play in a safe environment, both indoors and outdoors. Any potential risks are identified and steps are taken by the childminder help to minimise these. Children learn about how to manage their own safety and to follow instructions.  The childminder gathers and shares information on a regular basis with other early years settings children attend. This helps to develop a consistent approach to children's learning.  Children enjoy a broad range of activities and experiences. This helps to support them to make good progress in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not routinely give parents the information they need about their child's progress to help them be fully involved in their child's learning.  The childminder does not always sharply focus on children's next steps in learning in order to help them to 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

 share more information about children's progress with parents and explore further ways to involve them more actively in their children's learning and development  focus more sharply on children's next steps in their learning in order to help them make rapid progress

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises and observed children engaged in a variety of learning experiences.  The inspector observed and evaluated a learning activity with the childminder.  The inspector viewed evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the childminding premises.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, training records and children's assessment records.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the potential signs of abuse and neglect. She understands the procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child and has completed safeguarding training. All adults in the household have undergone relevant checks to help ensure their suitability. Children take part in regular evacuation procedures to ensure they know what to do in an emergency. The childminder values verbal feedback and comments from parents. She uses this information well to identify her strengths and improve her practice further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gives children lots of attention and supports their play effectively as she sits on the floor at their level. Children enjoy their time with her and are active and keen explorers who are interested in learning. Children have many opportunities to practise their early writing skills. They enjoy sand and flour play as they begin to make marks. Children enjoy books and seek out the childminder for a cuddle while they listen to a story. Children show their exploration skills as they lift flaps and help turn the pages to investigate what is coming next. Children's personal, social and emotional skills are supported well. They enjoy taking walks in the local community. Children have regular opportunities for outdoor play and the childminder makes full use of local parks to help develop their physical skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers comprehensive information from parents about their children's needs and preferences prior to them starting. This helps to ensure children experience a positive and smooth move into her care. Children's health and well-being are supported effectively. Children are allowed to follow their individual routine, for example, they sleep and rest when they need to. The childminder is sensitive to children's needs; her procedures for nappy changing ensure children remain dry and comfortable throughout the day. The childminder is a good role model and supports children effectively as they learn to share and take turns with the toys. The childminder gives positive praise for children's efforts and achievements and they respond well to requests made of them.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development in relation to their starting points. Toddlers are well motivated and confidently make decisions in their play. They choose from a good selection of toys and equipment. Children learn about shape, size and volume as they explore using different containers and building blocks. The childminder helps them develop the skills they need for their next steps in learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 208382 Local authority Telford & Wrekin Inspection number 1059426 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 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1998 and lives in Telford. She operates her provision all year round from 7am to 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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