Childminder 208371

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 May 2017 4 April 2014

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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 consistent in her use of boundaries, which helps children to understand the difference between right and wrong. Children behave well and learn to share and take turns with favourite toys and equipment.  The childminder fully involves parents in finding out starting points for children when they first attend. Comprehensive information is sought to ensure that the childminder is aware of children's existing skills.  The childminder is skilled at supporting children's early mathematics and literacy skills. Older children learn to recognise and write their names and show a good understanding of numbers.  The childminder's premises are safe and children play in a secure environment. The childminder uses risk assessments accurately to identify and minimise any hazards around the home and on outings.  The experienced childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn overall. She provides children with a wide range of activities and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, during some planned activities, the childminder does not fully support all the different ages and abilities of the 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

 review the organisation of planned activities and ensure that children of different ages and abilities can engage in meaningful learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector assessed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times. She looked at relevant documentation and checked the suitability of persons living on the premises.  The inspector took account of parents' views 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 good understanding of child protection issues. She understands the procedures to follow should she be worried about the safety or welfare of a child. The childminder regularly monitors and evaluates her practice. She uses comments and views from parental questionnaires to inform her plans for the future development of her service. The childminder updates parents on their child's achievements and daily activities in a variety of ways. They receive termly reports and helpful advice to extend their children's skills at home. The childminder has an ongoing and focused training plan that helps enhance her knowledge and skills. She regularly attends training to develop her teaching skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her ongoing observations and assessments to check children's progress and help her narrow any gaps in their learning and development. She provides a good balance of adult-led activities and opportunities for children to initiate their own play. The childminder encourages children to play and explore using a good variety of toys and resources. Children enhance their imaginative skills and they help themselves to resources to play 'shops' using real fruit and vegetables. The childminder consistently talks to children to support their language. She introduces new words to help increase their vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are well nurtured and very much valued by the childminder. Their emotional well- being is supported and helps them to build secure attachments with her. The childminder makes effective use of opportunities to visit local groups. Children's confidence is developed and they learn to mix and socialise with other children and adults. Healthy lifestyles are supported well. Children follow good hygiene routines and eat healthy snacks and meals. They have daily opportunity for outdoor play. Children explore in the childminder's garden on climbing and balance equipment. They enjoy trips to the childminder's allotment were they help to tend and grow fruit and vegetables.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and are confident and capable. They are well prepared and ready for school when the time comes. Children are enthusiastic and show a readiness to learn. They grow in independence and manage their personal care needs effectively. Physical skills are promoted well and children have fun learning about size and shapes during play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 208371 Local authority Telford & Wrekin Inspection number 1086972 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Telford. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank 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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