Childminder EY370286

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 June 2017 12 May 2015

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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 provides a broad selection of age-appropriate resources that interests children and motivates them to learn. She uses her knowledge of each individual child to plan activities that help children move forward in their learning and development.  Children demonstrate they are happy and feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. The childminder acts as a good role model. She is calm when caring for children and encourages them to be polite. Children behave well.  The childminder works well with parents and other settings children attend. She provides parents with regular updates about their children's learning and development to help maintain consistency. The childminder also plans activities that build on children's learning at other settings they attend to promote continuity.  Children follow good hygiene routines and enjoy healthy meals. They have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise, helping to promote their good health and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always track her assessments as precisely as possible, in order to help children make rapid progress.  The childminder, sometimes, overlooks opportunities to extend children's thinking 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

 refine the arrangements for tracking children's progress so that planning is even more precise to increase the potential for them to achieve rapid progress  enhance opportunities for children to develop their thinking and reasoning skills.

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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 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 good knowledge of how to protect children. She knows who to contact if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. Her knowledge is underpinned by a comprehensive set of policies and procedures. The childminder continues to extend her skills. She attends training and seeks updates regarding wider safeguarding issues. She reflects well on her provision and makes ongoing improvements to maintain the good quality care and learning she provides. Parents express their thoughts about the care and education provided for their children. They are positive, stating that their children enjoy the varied activities provided.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder has a good understanding of how children play, learn and develop. She gets to know the children in her care well and follows their interests and suggestions for activities. Children experience a good range of learning opportunities in the setting, for example, they investigate the properties of ice and water. They explore at their own pace and select the toys and resources they wish to play with. Children enjoy making marks with chalks and building vehicles from construction materials. Young children who are beginning to crawl revel in exploring toys in the treasure basket and delight in moving magnets around. The childminder regularly observes children's learning and uses these in ongoing assessments, showing their good progress over time.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop a strong bond with the childminder. They forge positive relationships with other children as they learn to share, take turns and consider each other's needs. The childminder praises children regularly for their efforts and achievements, helping to motivate them to learn and building their self-esteem. Babies and young children sleep or rest according to their needs. Children have opportunities to be active and move around. These help to promote their physical development. The childminder encourages children to manage their own self-care needs. Children have good opportunities to learn about the world and explore the local community, helping them to develop their social skills. For example, they become familiar with other settings when they accompany the childminder to collect older children from school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are settled, content and happy in the caring environment. They show a real sense of belonging and are motivated to learn. Children communicate their needs effectively and engage well in their play. They are becoming independent and self-confident. All children make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY370286 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 1093359 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in the Brierley Hill area of Dudley. She operates during school term times from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 5.

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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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