Childminder EY448965

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 January 2017 4 March 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 and well-being. She has effective procedures in place to ensure that potential hazards for children in the home and on outings are minimised or removed. She supervises children well at all times.  The childminder meets children's learning needs through highly effective partnerships with parents.  Children develop strong attachments with this caring childminder who treats them with kindness. They are given regular cuddles and plenty of attention. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. They have opportunities to explore the environment and make choices.  The childminder is a reflective practitioner who regularly reviews her practice to continually improve the service she provides. She has developed an effective culture of self-evaluation, in order to help her maintain continuous improvement and achieve good outcomes for children.  Children's independence skills are developing well. They are beginning to do some

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This provision is good

things for themselves, such as putting on their coats and hats.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide children with enough opportunities to enhance their awareness of other people's cultures, similarities and differences.  Partnerships with other providers that children attend are not yet fully developed.

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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

 provide enough opportunities for children to learn about a broad range of cultures to support them to begin to understand people's differences and similarities  develop effective partnerships with other providers that children attend to promote continuity of care and learning.

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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 a range of documentation, including accident and attendance records. She also discussed self-evaluation with the childminder.  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 and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of potential signs of abuse and when and where to report any concerns she may have. She is aware of how to identify any children who may be at risk of being exposed to extreme ideas about right or wrong. The childminder welcomes advice from local authority representatives to help her continually improve the provision. She recognises the benefits of professional development. The childminder adds to her skills and knowledge through attending training, online research and working closely with a childminding network. The childminder checks children's learning regularly to ensure that all children make good progress from their starting points. She accurately identifies any gaps in children's learning and swiftly sources additional support from other professionals where necessary. Information about children's learning during their time with the childminder is shared

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

regularly with parents, along with ideas on how they can continue their children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how young children learn and develop. She observes and makes accurate assessments of what children know and can do. Activities are planned with children's interests and identified learning needs in mind. The childminder follows children's lead as they play and quickly adapts activities to maintain their interest. She encourages interesting conversations and introduces new words to help increase children's vocabulary. She gives children time to think about and respond to questions, and correctly models language. The childminder helps to promote children's early mathematical skills. She helps children to count and to recognise shapes and numerals. Daily conversations with parents ensure a good two-way exchange of information about children's learning. The childminder values parental involvement and uses this to inform her activity planning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and relaxed in this welcoming and cheerful environment. The childminder has effective strategies to help children learn to treat others with respect and to take turns at sharing resources. She helps children learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn not to walk around with scissors and to tidy away toys they have finished playing with so that they do not trip over them. The childminder provides children with lots of praise and encouragement, which nurtures their confidence and self-esteem. Children are learning about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. They are provided with nutritious, healthy foods at snack and mealtimes. Daily opportunities are made for children to enjoy fresh air and exercise, supporting their physical well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show good levels of determination as they complete puzzles. They have fun extending their physical and creative skills. Children are developing a love of books. They have a very clear understanding of the storylines and characters of their favourite books, which helps to develop their literacy skills. Children are learning essential skills for their next stage in learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448965 Local authority Sandwell Inspection number 1066009 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 March 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Cradley Heath. She operates her provision all year round from 7.45am 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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