Childminder EY417529

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 November 2016 24 May 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 developed her skills since the last inspection and is motivated to develop her setting further. For example, she has identified future training for both herself and her assistant and has identified methods to gather details about children's learning and development.  The childminder regularly completes observations and assessments of children and has a good understanding of what they know and can do. She effectively uses this information to plan further enjoyable experiences to support their future development.  Children have developed very good relationships and strong attachments with the childminder and her assistant. Children are settled and secure.  Children are developing a good understanding of mathematical concepts. They confidently count objects and use mathematical vocabulary in their play.  The childminder and her assistant actively promote children's independence and

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This provision is good

encourage them to do things for themselves. Children are confident to express their ideas, make decisions and shape their own learning through play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not share enough information with all other settings that children attend to enable a shared approach to their learning.  The childminder does not fully involve parents in assessing children's starting points. They are not given enough encouragement to share what they know about what their children can already do.

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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 the arrangements for sharing information and working in partnership with other early years settings that children also attend  provide parents with the encouragement and support they need to share information about what children already know and can do when they first start at the setting.

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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 and her assistant. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's policies and evidence of the suitability of her household members and her assistant.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant keep up to date with the different aspects of safeguarding and the risks children may face. The childminder's home is safe and secure. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and sets clear priorities for improvement for both herself and her assistant. She takes into account the views of parents and her assistant, in addition to considering children's needs and interests. The childminder makes appropriate use of training opportunities, for example, to update her knowledge of changes to first-aid procedures. She has made good progress towards the actions and recommendations set at the previous inspection. The childminder ensures the individual needs of children are met through the generally effective partnerships she has established with parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her knowledge of how children learn to plan and provide a range of activities that engages and motivates them to learn. For example, children enjoy learning the different letter sounds and shapes as they use magnetic letters in their free play. Regular observations and tracking of children's achievements allow the childminder to plan for their next steps in learning and identify any gaps. As a result, children make good progress. The childminder understands the different ways children learn. For example, toddlers are encouraged to lead their own play and choose from a variety of toys that attracts their interest and imagination. Both the childminder and her assistant enthusiastically interact with children to make learning fun.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant show genuine care for children and help them to be kind, considerate and well mannered. They constantly praise the children, building their confidence and self-esteem. Children learn to adopt a healthy lifestyle. The childminder provides them with a range of healthy meals and they discuss what food is good for them. Children enjoy regular opportunities to be active outdoors. They learn to adopt good hygiene practices. For example, young children learn to wash their hands before and after eating and they know why it is important to do so. Children behave well and are taught to be kind and respectful towards each other.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. Children demonstrate a positive attitude towards their learning. They develop the key skills they need for their future learning and eventual move on to school. Children develop good communication and social skills; they enjoy talking and spending time with others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417529 Local authority Sandwell Inspection number 1058449 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 13

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in West Bromwich, West Midlands. She operates all year round from 5.30am to 10pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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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