Childminder in Dudley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 August 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 and her assistant develop close relationships with parents and their children. They have good knowledge of children's individual needs and preferences and meet their needs well.  The childminder plans a broad range of activities and experiences to help children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder offers a homely environment where children are kept safe and increase their independence as they freely explore and discover.  The childminder places a good focus on increasing children's communication and language skills through her interactions, and children enjoy her company.  The childminder helps children to learn about their local community, such as taking regular outings to the local parks, playgroups and library.  The childminder adopts a professional approach to her work and effectively organises her records, policies and procedures to help secure children's good health and welfare.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not incisively evaluate her own practice and that of her assistant. Highly focused professional development opportunities are not used to raise the quality of teaching to an exceptional level.  Information from children's assessments is not used meticulously to plan highly challenging activities which 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

 evaluate practice more incisively, including the practice of the assistant, and provide highly focused professional development opportunities to raise the quality of teaching to an exceptional level  use information from children's assessments more precisely to plan highly challenging activities which help children make the best possible progress.

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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 and her assistant. 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 discussion and the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is well organised and ensures her assistant is clear about his role and responsibilities in caring for children. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. There are robust vetting systems in place to help ensure adults working with children and living on the premises are suitable. The childminder and her assistant have a good knowledge of child protection issues and the procedures to follow if they have a concern. The home is safe and detailed risk assessments and daily checks are carried out to ensure the premises, resources and equipment are safe and suitable. A strong focus is placed on keeping children safe when on outings and when transporting children in the car. Parent feedback surveys show that they are happy with the service provided and impressed by the progress their children make and the individual tailored care their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children daily to find out what they like to do, and uses this as a good base to provide for their interests. She provides plenty of opportunities for children to freely explore and discover and she engages them well in their interests. For example, babies enjoy playing with balls and she uses the activity well to promote their physical skills and increase their confidence in walking and moving. The childminder and her assistant introduce new words during activities and provide enjoyable opportunities for children to listen to rhymes and sing. The childminder places a clear focus on older children actively learning and challenging their learning. For example, she promotes children's early literacy skills and provides plenty of interesting writing opportunities. Promoting children's mathematical learning is given equal significance and learning is made fun.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with children to help them understand the codes of behaviour in place to keep them safe and happy. For example, children learn about road safety and stranger danger. The childminder promotes healthy eating and works with parents to encourage them to provide their children with a healthy lunchbox. The meals and snacks provided by the childminder, such as breakfast cereals, are low sugar and children learn that too much sugar is not good for their health. The childminder and her assistant follow babies' individual routines. They are sensitive to their needs and support children's emotional well-being well.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and are well prepared for school. The most able children consider concepts, such as symmetry, and enjoy making patterns. Children explore colour, such as when they mix paint together. They enjoy counting and begin to predict and solve problems as they construct models, use puzzles and play mathematical games. Children thoroughly enjoy making marks indoors and outdoors, such as in the soil. The most able children can recognise and write their names and numbers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490284 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 1014643 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 Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Dudley. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3 and works with an assistant. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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