Childminder EY483532

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 November 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

 Children are happy and settled in the childminder's warm and welcoming home. They have strong bonds with the childminder who has a gentle and caring manner. Settling- in arrangements are organised flexibly to help children to feel safe and secure from the start.  The childminder supports children's emotional and physical well-being instinctively. For example, she recognises signs of tiredness or hunger and attends to children's needs immediately.  The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles well. Children learn about healthy practices, such as why good hygiene and healthy food are good for them. They benefit from a range of nutritious meals and snacks.  Children benefit from an inviting and stimulating environment. The childminder provides a wide range of toys and resources.  The childminder provides plenty of outdoor play and outings to help children develop good health and physical skills and to learn about the natural environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not focused her professional development sufficiently enough on improving the quality of teaching to help children make the best possible progress.  Adult-led activities do not always provide enough challenge for the most able children.

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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 professional development on raising the overall quality of teaching to a higher level to help children make more-rapid progress  provide more challenge during adult-led activities, particularly for the most able children, and help children make progress at a faster rate.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's play in the childminder's home.  The inspector looked at children's records, a selection of policies and evidence of the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from their written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection issues and knows what to do if she has concerns about children's welfare. The childminder is successful in identifying her strengths and areas where she can improve. She attends relevant training and discusses and shares good practice with other childminders. Parents' views on the service are considered and the childminder welcomes support from the local authority. She acts on advice and information promptly to improve outcomes for children. The childminder has strong relationships with parents. She provides them with detailed information about their child's day, progress and well-being. This helps to support children's learning at home and provides consistency in their care needs. Parents are highly complimentary about the care provided for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and has a good understanding of how children learn. Detailed information is gathered from parents to deepen her understanding of each child. She uses good observation and assessment systems to accurately plan for children's ongoing learning. Any gaps in learning are identified and addressed. Children learn about colour, size and shape as they create artwork using natural resources. They begin to mix colours as they use conkers, sticks and leaves to create pictures with paint. Children are beginning to role play and excitedly arrange their toys and dolls. The childminder enthusiastically plays alongside them to guide their learning. Children listen attentively to stories and engage in discussion about the pictures. The childminder adds a variety of props and puppets based on the story to engage and enthral children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are clearly relaxed and comfortable in the childminder's care. They feel safe and secure and move around the childminder's home with confidence. They develop strong emotional attachments to the childminder, who is caring and nurturing. Children behave well as the childminder is a good role model. She praises children which boosts their self- esteem and confidence. The childminder promotes their knowledge of a healthy, balanced diet and how this contributes to their overall well-being. She encourages children to try a range of healthy foods. Children enjoy food tasting at snack time through the childminder encouraging them to try her fruit of the week.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress in their learning and are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. Children follow simple instructions and begin to recognise the different colours and marks they make as they paint. They explore a range of resources that supports their understanding of simple technology. Children are beginning to use size and number language in their play. They are becoming confident communicators and engage well in conversations. Children demonstrate a range of small- and large-muscle skills. They are motivated learners who are developing the skills and attitudes needed for the next stage of their education at nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483532 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 1001391 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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 Halesowen. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, 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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