Childminder EY346722

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 May 2017 17 June 2015

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not ensure that records for the administration of medicines are updated in a timely manner.  The childminder has not developed highly successful ways for parents to contribute to their children's ongoing assessment.

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It has the following strengths

 The experienced childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She uses this knowledge effectively to plan activities that are fun, capture children's interests and are suitably challenging.  Children progress well in their speech and language skills. The childminder uses effective strategies to support their development. She encourages the children to talk about what they are doing and what activities they have enjoyed. This has a positive impact on children's speech and the good progress they make.  The childminder supports young children's interest in books. They confidently select favourite ones for her to read to them.  The childminder knows children well and is responsive to their needs. Her gentle, caring approach ensures children feel confident, secure and happy in her care.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure all medication records are updated promptly. 12/05/2017

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 strengthen partnerships with parents and encourage them to contribute what they know their child can do.

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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 of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector discussed children's learning, assessment and planning, and the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household and the written comments of parents.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not make sure that medication records are updated as swiftly as possible. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her role to keep children safe. For example, she carries out daily risk assessments and is confident to identify and report concerns about children's welfare. Suitability checks for all adults living at the premises have been completed. The childminder meets with other childminders to share good practice. She identifies her future training needs and has clear plans to help continuously improve her provision. The childminder fosters good relationships with other providers, for example, the local school and nursery, to support a coordinated approach to children's care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and assesses children's learning and uses the information gathered to monitor their progress and target any gaps in learning. The childminder interacts well with children and engages them constantly in conversation. Children show a growing interest in books. For instance, the children are keen to contribute when the childminder encourages them to retell their favourite story. She introduces new words to help extend their developing vocabulary and understanding. Children are happy, motivated and inquisitive learners. For example, they remain engrossed as they complete their rainmakers, selecting materials for decoration. They describe the colours they are using to finish their designs. The childminder helps to develop children's mathematical skills well as she plays alongside them, supporting them to practise their counting skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder forms warm relationships with children and gives them lots of praise. Children behave well. The childminder gathers information from parents when children start to help her respond quickly to children's needs and interests. This helps them to feel valued and secure. Children have opportunities to learn about other cultures and different festivals. For example, the childminder builds on children's awareness of Chinese New Year and Easter. The childminder ensures children have daily opportunities for exercise and fresh air, which helps to support their physical well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. Young children develop very good social skills and can manage to take turns and share without support. They are motivated to explore and persevere in activities that interest them. Children learn to manage their own personal care needs and quickly become independent. Children are well prepared for their next steps in learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY346722 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 1092954 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Stourbridge, West Midlands. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 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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