Childminder 255726

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 February 2017 27 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. She provides children with a good range of learning opportunities and experiences across all areas of learning. Children are keen to interact with the childminder, who teaches them new skills while they are playing.  The childminder has a good understanding of children's interests and their current stage of development. She uses this knowledge and her observations to plan for individual children's learning needs, monitor their progress and identify any gaps in learning.  Children are happy, confident and settled in the childminder's home. This is because the childminder provides a homely environment where children develop a good sense of belonging. Children show that they have secure and warm relationships with the childminder, which supports their emotional well-being.  The childminder has good relationships with parents. The childminder regularly shares

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This provision is good

information about the progress children make in their learning. Parents are complimentary about the provision. They appreciate the daily diary which updates them about their child's care and activities and say their children are happy.  Children are kept safe and secure because the childminder is clear about potential risks to children in the home and on outings. The childminder helps children to learn how to keep themselves safe while on outings and through their play and use of equipment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always find out as much as possible from parents about what children already know and can do when they first start attending.  The childminder does not always offer children enough opportunities to develop their make believe and pretend-play skills.

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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 detailed information from parents about children's capabilities when they first join the setting and use this information to help establish starting points in their learning  enhance opportunities for children to develop their make believe and pretend-play skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child in her care. She updates her child protection knowledge and understanding of local safeguarding practice by completing training. The childminder monitors the quality of teaching and learning. She regularly checks for any gaps in children's learning and is clear about where children may need more support. The childminder has good partnerships with other settings children attend to support their continuity in care and learning. Parents are encouraged to be involved in their child's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and has a good understanding of each child's learning and development needs. She maintains a learning journal folder for each child, which is shared with parents. This shows evidence of children's enjoyment and achievement. The childminder uses a range of good teaching techniques to help children learn. She promotes their language skills effectively through her interactions with children as they play. Good use is made of questions and she models play well to actively promote learning. For example, during a painting activity, children begin to learn about colours and circle shapes. Children use brushes and cardboard tubes to make marks and are delighted by what they achieve. They say, 'Wow, I like painting'. Children develop their hand-to-eye coordination during a threading activity and are encouraged to count how many hoops they can thread onto the pasta. Children persevere well with these activities, showing

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

good concentration skills for their age.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's health, well-being and physical development is effectively promoted and they benefit from regular opportunities to play outdoors. They enjoy walks in the local area and visits to the park. Children are becoming increasingly aware of their local community and wider society. They learn about the needs of others and take part in a variety of celebrations and festivals. Children enjoy healthy snacks and nutritious meals. They are supported to manage their own personal care, appropriate to their age, and develop their independence skills. Children's behaviour is good and they are praised in their achievements. They are encouraged to learn about good behaviours, such as saying please and thank you. Children develop social skills and learn about sharing and taking turns with their peers when they visit local stay-and-play groups.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show an eagerness to learn and develop good speaking and listening skills. Children learn about numbers, counting, shape and size as they play. They develop skills in early technology and explore a range of equipment where they can push buttons to create a sound or movement. Children move forward at a good pace in their learning. They are well prepared for the next phase in their learning at school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 255726 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 1063863 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 November 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993 and lives in Kingswinford. She operates all year round from Tuesday to Friday, 7.30am until 5.30pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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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