Childminder in Dudley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 November 2016 20 November 2013

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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 is well qualified and experienced in her role. She has a good understanding of how children learn and provides them with a wide range of activities and outings that engages and interests them.  The childminder uses her good interactions to inspire and motivate children in their learning. Children enjoy making choices about what they would like to do and play with.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to observe, assess and plan for children's next steps in their learning. She regularly monitors the progress children make and shares this information with parents.  Children benefit from their time with the childminder because she helps to build firm foundations which get children off to a good start in their learning. She engages them in conversations and extends their vocabulary well.  Children are happy, confident and settled in the childminder's home. This is because

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This provision is good

the childminder provides a relaxed homely environment where children develop a sense of belonging. Children show they have secure and warm relationships with the childminder which support their emotional well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not find out as much as she could from parents about what children already know and can do when they first start attending.  The views of parents and children are not included in the evaluation of the provision.

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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

 seek more information from parents about the skills and abilities children have when they first start attending, to enable swift and precise planning for their continued progress  include the views of parents and children in the evaluation process, in order to help identify ways to further improve the overall quality of the provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding.  The inspector observed teaching and learning activities and assessed the impact they have on the children.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults living and working on the premises and the childminder's qualifications.  The inspector looked at children's development records and a selection of policies and procedures. She spoke to the childminder about her plans for improvement.  The inspector took account of the views of parents detailed in references and questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is very clear about her role in ensuring children's safety and welfare. She updates her child protection knowledge of safeguarding practice by completing training and she knows what to do if she is concerned about a child. The childminder makes sure the premises are safe and secure. She has taken positive steps to minimise potential risks to children on the premises and during outings. The childminder effectively supports her assistant to maintain good professional standards and continue with training. They regularly reflect on what they do to improve the provision and this has a positive impact on children's learning and well- being. Good systems are in place and enable the childminder to check the success of the educational programmes and the progress children make.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of each child's learning and development needs. She maintains a learning journal folder for each child which shows their enjoyment and achievement. The childminder's skilful questioning effectively promotes children's understanding and thinking skills. Children's creative skills are developing well. They enjoy using resources, such as paint, play dough and sand. Children collect leaves while out walking to make a 'leaf man' and like cutting and sticking activities. During a painting activity the childminder talks to children about the different colours and encourages them to have a go at using the scissors to cut a cardboard tube. Children use brushes and the tube to paint and make marks. Children delight in the introduction of glitter to their painting activity and make pictures to depict fireworks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's health and physical development are promoted successfully. Children have good opportunities to spend time outdoors. They visit local parks and eat healthy meals. The childminder has developed good links with other early years providers and this ensures continuity in care and learning. The childminder builds positive relationships with parents. Parents receive a good level of information each day about their child's care, learning and development. They express their appreciation of the childminder and say their children enjoy attending. Children learn about the needs of others and different festivals and celebrations are included in planning, such as Diwali. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder teaches children to use good manners, share and take turns. She boosts their confidence and self-esteem by telling children she is proud of them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident, independent, make choices about their play and have good personal care skills. Children enjoy listening to their favourite stories and the childminder checks their understanding of words, such as enormous. Children have good opportunities to practise their mark-making skills, and numbers and counting are skilfully included as children play. Overall, children move forward at a good pace and develop positive attitudes to learning. They are well prepared for the next phase in their learning at school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY378730 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 1065220 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 November 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Brierley Hill, near Dudley. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised qualification at level 3 and she works with an assistant.

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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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