Childminder EY452506

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 November 2016 23 April 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 vigilant about children's safety. She supervises them well at all times. She carries out regular risk assessments to help identify and remove potential hazards both indoors and when outside of the setting.  The childminder has made good improvements since the last inspection that have had a positive impact on outcomes for children. She keeps her knowledge up to date and refreshes her skills through online research. She also shares ideas and good practice effectively with other early years practitioners to help her to continually improve children's learning experiences.  This experienced childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn and develop. She plans activities that interest and motivate children. Children demonstrate that they are eager and excited to learn.  The childminder has a good relationship with the children's parents. She keeps them very well informed of the activities that their children take part in and the progress they

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This provision is good

are making while in her care. Information about what children know and can do is gathered from parents when children first start. This helps the childminder to establish clear starting points for all children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, during planned activities, the childminder focuses too much on achieving the end product rather than allowing children to fully explore and carry out activities in their own way.

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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

 allow children to freely explore activities to help them develop their own ideas and learn from leading their own play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and reviewed the quality of teaching.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding and the toys and resources available.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation document.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of adults living and working on the premises.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the possible signs and symptoms that indicate that a child may be at risk of abuse. She knows the reporting procedures she must follow in the event of any child protection concerns she may have about a child in her care. The childminder has clear targets for the future development of her provision. She successfully evaluates her service by identifying what is working well and what she needs to improve. For example, she is currently considering how to make changes to her garden to make it more accessible to children all year round. Comments from parents show they value the childminder highly.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well. She observes children during play and daily routines and makes accurate assessments of what they know and can do. She receives updates from parents regarding children's development and what they are learning at home. The childminder uses this information to plan activities to complement children's learning. The childminder frequently checks children's learning to ensure that all children make good progress from their starting points. She knows how and when to carry out the required progress check for children aged between two and three years. The childminder helps children to learn to count and recognise numbers and shapes. She promotes children's early literacy skills and encourages their enjoyment of stories and rhymes. The childminder helps to develop children's speaking skills. She provides good commentary as she interacts in their play. Her high levels of support encourage children to try new words

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder follows the children's usual routines from home, which helps them to feel emotionally secure and safe. The environment is extremely relaxed and very welcoming. Children are happy and confident in the childminder's care and new children settle extremely well. Children develop an understanding of the importance of a healthy lifestyle. They benefit from and enjoy regular fresh air and exercise. Children have good opportunities to interact with others and explore new places. They have frequent opportunities to find out about the community in which they live during local walks and visits to other groups. The childminder is enthusiastic and fun. Children clearly enjoy spending time in her company. Children behave well. They are learning to share and take turns.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make consistently good progress from their starting points. Children are developing their independence skills. They select activities for themselves from the good and varied range of resources available. Children develop a positive attitude to learning. They are motivated and enthusiastic learners who are developing their communication skills well. Children are obtaining key skills which help to prepare them well for future learning, including moving on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY452506 Local authority Telford & Wrekin Inspection number 1043004 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 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 April 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Telford. She operates all year round from 8am 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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