Billington Louise

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 August 2017 12 June 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 supervises children well. She makes daily checks to ensure her premises are safe for children to use. She carries out risk assessments to identify potential hazards when she takes the children outside of the setting.  The childminder is warm and nurturing. She provides a welcoming environment where children are happy and confident. Children behave exceptionally well.  The childminder provides a wide range of resources and activities in this vibrant learning environment, which effectively supports children's all-round development.  The childminder obtains regular feedback from parents and children. She uses this, along with her own evaluation, to drive improvement to her practice to help ensure that children receive high-quality care and learning experiences.  The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's learning during their time with her. She provides them with ideas to help them to continue their children's

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This provision is good

learning at home. The childminder evaluates her provision well to identify ongoing improvements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently help young children learn how to pronounce words correctly, to develop their language skills to the highest level.  At times, the childminder does not allow enough time for children to think and formulate their answers to her questions to further develop their 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

 support children more consistently to develop their good speaking skills even further and learn how to pronounce words correctly  enhance children's thinking skills further, by allowing them plenty of time to reflect and respond when questions are posed.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and reviewed the quality of teaching. She jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's learning journals and a range of other documentation and she discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding and the toys and resources available.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and adults living on the premises and the childminder's qualifications. The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the potential signs that a child may be at risk of harm. She knows the correct procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She updates her training to ensure that the policies and procedures that underpin her strong practice, help to keep children safe and healthy. The childminder is a reflective practitioner who maintains ongoing professional development. For example, she regularly exchanges ideas with other childminders and professionals to develop her teaching practice. The childminder monitors children's progress effectively and closes any gaps in their learning. She has effective strategies in place to support continuity in children's learning and development where children in her care attend other settings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes regular observations of children's learning and uses this information to plan activities to meet their learning needs. During play, the childminder skilfully supports children's mathematical and imaginative skills. For example, children learn to add and subtract as they work out how many plates they need in their pretend café. The childminder promotes children's understanding of the world well. For example, children talk about the tomato plants they have planted in the garden. They explain how they will care for them and what they will need to do to help them grow. They discuss how they are looking forward to eating them when they turn red. Children develop a keen interest in literacy. For example, they enjoy making marks on paper and talk about what they are 'writing'. They are developing a love of books and have favourite stories.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children play in a very welcoming, inclusive environment. They show a real sense of belonging. They proudly show visitors work they have completed. They are polite, kind and caring towards each other. Children have regular opportunities for exercise and fresh air. They learn to keep themselves safe. For example, during creative activities, the childminder teaches the children how to use scissors safely. The childminder helps children to develop healthy eating habits and to follow good hygiene practices. She shows children that she values their individual cultures. For example, she provides opportunities for children who speak English as an additional language to hear and use their home language in their play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good pencil control and they are learning to write for a purpose. They successfully manage tasks for themselves, such as using tools for a purpose and putting on their own coats. Children are keen and inquisitive learners who maintain good levels of concentration during play. They are learning to match number to quantity. All children make good progress in readiness for their next stage in learning, including their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY231953 Local authority Sandwell Inspection number 1091436 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002 and is located in Tipton, West Midlands. She operates all year round from 8am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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