Childminder in Dudley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 June 2017 Not applicable

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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's teaching is very strong. She uses every opportunity to continually provide experiences that involve children in activities to enhance, consolidate and challenge their ongoing learning.  Children thrive in this nurturing, educational environment where they thoroughly enjoy spending time. They build close bonds with the childminder who is warm and affectionate. Children develop friendships with their peers, who they enjoy playing with.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder teaches them to be considerate to their peers. The exceptionally positive experiences that they have leave them keen to help and support each other at all times.  The childminder is dedicated to providing children with high-quality early years experiences. She considers the views of children and parents to identify and enhance her already strong practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder works closely with most other settings that children attend, partnerships with some are not as strong.  Professional development is not precisely focused on developing an expert knowledge of teaching. The childminder has not fully explored ways to continually build on the quality of her teaching to help children make the best possible progress.

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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

 enhance partnership working with all other settings that children attend to promote children's learning to the highest level  seek further ways to enhance professional development opportunities that focus more specifically on developing an expert knowledge of teaching and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children playing indoors and outside.  The inspector observed and discussed a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector discussed and verified the suitability of all members of the household.  The inspector spoke with the children and took account of the views of parents via their written comments provided on the day of the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of child protection. She ensures that all children are protected from harm and provides a safe and secure environment. The childminder is meticulous in her assessment of any potential risks. She continually considers steps to promote children's safety. Parents are extremely complimentary about the services that the childminder provides. They are provided with information that helps them to understand children's development and how to be proactive in promoting their welfare. The childminder works in partnership with specialist professionals which enables her to guide and support parents. This collaborative approach helps all children to reach their full potential.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's assessments of children's levels of attainment are detailed and informative. She has an excellent understanding of what each child needs to achieve next. Her precise planning enables her to incorporate all areas of learning into her activities. Children show excitement and curiosity when asked to find a special box. The childminder gives them clear, step by step instructions so that they open it themselves. Children are delighted to find a range of wooden instruments. They enjoy using beaters to sound out a rhythm together. The childminder's good teaching helps children to make good progress in speaking. She continually prompts them to ask for things that they need and models words and phrases to help them when they are having difficulties.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to gain an understanding of their similarities and differences. She uses stories to help children to identify characteristics that they can recognise in themselves. Children are learning how to keep themselves safe. They understand that a belt secures them into a seat at mealtimes and the childminder discusses strategies that they can use to help promote their well-being. The childminder helps children to gain good self-help and physical skills that help them to become more independent. The genuine praise and encouragement that children receive promotes an extremely positive environment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children, including those who receive government funding, make very good progress from their starting points. Older children are beginning to recall letters and the sounds that they make. Children count confidently throughout the day and identify a variety of different shapes. Younger children are beginning to develop friendships with others that help to promote their social development. All children show that they are gaining key skills that prepare them for the next stage in their learning, including the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487974 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 1012604 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Dudley. She operates all year round, from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children and supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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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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