Childminder in Wolverhampton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 September 2016 11 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 has a good understanding of children's individual abilities. She uses her knowledge well to plan for the next stage in their development. As a result, children make good progress in their learning.  Strong partnerships with the parents and others involved in children's care help to provide consistency for children. For example, the childminder gives parents ideas of ways they can support their children's learning at home.  The childminder creates inviting play areas for children, with a good range of exciting learning experiences.  Children form very close and trusting relationships with the childminder. They explore the environment confidently and share laughter and affection with the childminder and the other children.  The childminder evaluates her practice well. She identifies areas of weakness and sets targets for improvement. This helps to improve the quality of the provision and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder accurately assesses children's progress, she does not use her assessment as effectively as she could. She does not identify the steps they are making or any gaps that may be emerging in their learning and development as quickly as possible.  The childminder has not focused her training and development enough on further enhancing the quality of her teaching and learning.

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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

 strengthen further the use of assessments of children's progress, in order to establish as quickly as possible what they are achieving and where gaps in their learning may potentially emerge  strengthen professional development to focus more sharply on further improving the quality of teaching and learning to an outstanding level.

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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 completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of household members.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder provides a secure and welcoming environment and has a clear knowledge of safeguarding procedures and what to do if she has concerns. She has effective partnerships in place with schools that children attend. She regularly discusses children's care, learning and development, and their ongoing needs. The childminder provides parents with regular opportunities to look through their child's assessments records and photographs, so they know what their children are learning. This helps parents to continue their child's learning at home. The childminder is committed to improving outcomes for children. For example, she regularly meets with other childminders and works together with them to share good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is good and the childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn through play. She provides effective challenge and stimulation through a wide range of activities that covers all aspects of children's learning. The childminder establishes clear starting points for children's learning. She obtains detailed information from parents and her own observations when children first start, and uses this to inform assessments. The childminder develops children's language and vocabulary extremely well. She encourages younger children to learn and repeat new words, offering them praise and encouragement for their efforts. The childminder encourages children to make their own choices and follows their lead in play. This helps to keep children's motivation and interest in their learning. Children particularly enjoy selecting books to look at or for the childminder to read to them. They develop a love of books from an early age.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a very warm and welcoming environment for children. Young children are learning to be independent. The childminder praises children so they gain good self-esteem and confidence. Children's behaviour is good. They learn to share, take turns and respect each other. The childminder teaches children how to adopt a healthy lifestyle and to keep themselves safe. For example, children particularly enjoy spending time on the childminder's allotment, where they learn how to grow their own fresh produce and how to use tools safely. Children get plenty of exercise and fresh air. They learn about their local community and socialise with other children, such as when they go on outings and to local groups.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. They play and explore happily and with confidence. The childminder enables children to explore similarities and differences between themselves and others. They learn about diversity and different cultures in a variety of ways, for example by reading books and celebrating festivals. Children explore a range of different natural objects with interest and engage well in their play. Children are acquiring the key skills required for their next stage in learning, such as nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY332593 Local authority Wolverhampton Inspection number 1059729 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Wolverhampton, West Midlands. She operates her provision all year round from 8am to 5.30pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4.

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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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