Childminder 257229

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 June 2017 18 March 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 is well qualified and experienced. She places a clear priority on ensuring children develop a real sense of belonging, feeling safe and are happy.  The childminder provides a good range of challenging activities and experiences based around children's interests, and ensures they make good progress.  Promoting children's personal, social and emotional development and encouraging their imaginations is a clear strength and focus for the childminder.  The childminder works closely with parents from the outset and this continuous sharing of information helps her meet children's individual needs well. She has a professional approach to her work and parents are kept well informed of the service she provides and their children's progress.  The childminder is well organised and provides a home, which is safe and well prepared with the children's needs in mind.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide a rich range of activities that inspires children's interest in exploring mathematical concepts, such as weight, capacity and measures.  The childminder does not sharply focus on specific programmes of support for children who speak English as an additional language, in order to help more rapidly close gaps in their learning.

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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 a richer range of activities to enthuse children's interest in weight, capacity and measure, in order to help raise their mathematical achievements to a higher level  focus more sharply on specific programmes of support for children who speak English as an additional language to help close gaps in their learning more rapidly.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors 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 took account of the views of parents through the feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder places a good focus on keeping her knowledge up to date. For example, she takes advantage of training opportunities and regularly meets with local childminders to share knowledge and ideas that contribute towards improving her practice. The childminder uses self-evaluation well to help her continually build on the service provided and identify further areas for development. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a strong understanding of child protection issues and the procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child's welfare. She is able to identify signs of abuse at the earliest possible opportunity and respond in a timely manner.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses observation and assessment well to help her identify children's levels of development and to monitor their ongoing progress. She uses this well to keep parents up to date about their children's learning and to plan motivating experiences for children. The childminder provides a challenging range of activities and new experiences for children. For example, children are introduced to scissors for the first time as they make Father's Day cards. She offers good support and explanation to help them use the scissors safely. She skilfully interacts with children as they play with the role play resources. For example, the childminder encourages children to lead their play and also offers ideas and suggestions when appropriate. The childminder places a good focus on introducing new ideas and concepts during children's play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children well to understand the codes of behaviour in place and she manages their disputes in a positive manner. For example, she encourages children to be kind, share and take turns. Children learn about the importance of healthy eating and the childminder includes fresh fruit and salads at mealtimes. The childminder places a good focus on children learning about how to keep safe. For example, children learn about road safety when they go on outings. The childminder's home is clean and hygienic and there are good systems in place to prevent the spread of infection.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared for school and their next stages of learning. Children have close relationships with the childminder and enjoy her company. They show good levels of concentration and enjoyment during activities. Children enjoy singing and show a keen interest in books. Older children show an interest in writing, and numbers and counting, as they play and during activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 257229 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 1090456 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1991 and lives in Stourbridge. She operates Monday to Thursday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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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Telephone number

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