Childminder EY460902

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 November 2017 25 April 2014

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder very successfully meets the needs of all children in her care. She is well qualified and extremely committed to her role and has high expectations of children who attend. Evaluation is ongoing to ensure high standards of care and education are maintained.  Children thrive and thoroughly enjoy their learning because the childminder helps them to play purposefully, concentrate and enjoy and achieve to a high level. Children are extremely eager to take part in activities which are well planned and meet their individual needs and interests very successfully.  Children are cared for in a very welcoming and calm environment. They are very happy and develop exceptionally strong bonds with the childminder and her assistant. Each child's uniqueness is carefully nurtured and valued, and this supports their emotional well-being highly successfully.  Partnerships with parents are excellent. Parents speak very highly of the childminder

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This provision is outstanding

and how well she supports children to develop a strong enthusiasm for learning. An excellent range of information is shared with parents, which fully supports them in being involved in their child's learning at home.

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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 the planned training event and assess the impact this has on the outcomes for children's speech and language skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation with regards to the suitability of assistants and household members and evidence of qualifications.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, childminder assistant and children during the inspection.  The inspector talked to the childminder about her plans for improvement and took into account the views of parents through the references available.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an expert understanding of her responsibility to protect children from harm and keep them safe. She and her assistant attend relevant safeguarding training. They understand how to take prompt and effective action in the event of a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder works very cohesively with her assistant to embed consistent practice. She researches topics in the early years field and identifies areas to improve her already excellent knowledge. She is looking at further training to enhance her skills in supporting children's speech and language skills. Planning, observation and assessment are robust and children's progress is tracked very accurately to ensure rapid progress in their learning. Any gaps in learning are very quickly identified and planned for. Parents are fully involved in their child's learning. The childminder methodically shares information with parents to give them an

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

insight into their child's achievements and well-being during the day.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children are very happy and eager to learn. They are engaged in their learning, confident to try new experiences and proud of their achievements. Teaching strategies are extremely effective. As children play, the childminder captures opportunities to build on their learning. She asks questions to prompt their mathematical skills and solve simple problems. Children have brilliant opportunities to be independent and the wealth of resources children access has a considerable impact on their learning. This is particularly noticeable when children excel as they use their imagination in role play, pretending to make smoothies and be different characters, such as the mother or the baby. Children thoroughly enjoy mixing ingredients to decorate biscuits for Halloween. The childminder talks to children about quantity, counting and encourages them to describe textures and the changes they observe as they mix the ingredients.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children's health and physical development is promoted exceptionally well. Children have excellent opportunities to play in the garden and enjoy healthy nutritious meals and snacks. The childminder has a highly inclusive ethos where all children are respected. Young children are remarkably confident with visitors and have excellent social skills and manners. They talk about what they enjoy doing and playing with and share how they keep safe on outings. Children's behaviour is exemplary. They learn to share, take turns and consider each other's needs as they play. Excellent consideration is given to supporting children's transition to nursery or school.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make outstanding progress in relation to their starting points. They learn about letters and the sounds they represent, practise writing their name, count and solve simple problems. Children are independent in their personal care skills, such as putting on their coats and boots to play outside. Children learn about diversity and take part in discussions, and art and craft activities linked to different festivals and celebrations.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY460902 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 1087457 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Dudley, West Midlands. She operates her provision all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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