Childminder 255718

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 November 2017 16 December 2014

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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 very experienced and has a good understanding of how young children learn and develop. Overall, she takes into account children's interests when planning activities and uses the information from her observations to effectively plan their next steps in learning.  Children are very happy and enjoy their time in the childminder's care. The childminder is kind and caring. She promotes children's confidence and self-awareness helping them to be successful learners. Children show they feel safe and secure in her care and this promotes their emotional well-being very successfully.  The childminder places a strong focus on helping children to acquire communication and language skills, and on supporting their physical and social development. This provides children with the foundations for their move on to school.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder helps children to learn about the world

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This provision is good

around them and to respect the needs of others. Children receive lots of praise for their achievements to promote their confidence. Children learn to share, take turns and develop positive relationships with their peers.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently encourage parents to share information about what their children can already do when they first start.  The childminder has not yet developed ways of encouraging parents to regularly share information about their children's learning at home to help inform her future planning.

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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 parents to share what they know about their children's achievements when they first start at the setting, to aid children's initial assessments  enhance the current arrangements for parents to share more information about their child's learning at home, so that this can be taken into account when planning for children's future learning.

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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 spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of relevant documentation with regards to children's welfare and safety, including evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector talked to the childminder about her plans for improvement.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is very clear and confident about her role in ensuring children's safety and welfare. She updates her knowledge of the safeguarding practice and knows who to contact in the event of a concern about a child. She has completed relevant training and this has enhanced her understanding of the wider safeguarding issues that may impact children's well-being. The childminder makes sure the premises are safe and secure, and she has taken positive action to minimise any risks to children. The childminder evaluates the quality of her practice well. She checks the progress children make and is able to identify quickly where they are not making typical progress. She plans a good range of activities and experiences to build on children's skills and narrow any gaps in their learning. This has a positive impact on children's progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has good teaching skills and she knows the children well. She constantly engages with children at their level, and encourages them to explore ideas and develop their play and thinking. The childminder helps children to operate electronic equipment, post shapes in the shape sorter and learn the sounds different animals make. She links children's learning well and helps them to make connections in their learning. For example, she makes resources that reflect a favourite counting song and children make links to outings they have been on, such as when they visited a park to feed the ducks. The childminder uses mathematical language to describe size and position, and talks about numbers and counting as children play. She maintains a learning journey record for each child that shows their enjoyment and achievement, and this is shared with parents.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a very welcoming and nurturing home-from-home environment. She is knowledgeable about children's individual care needs and follows a regular routine to help them feel secure. While on outings, the childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe, such as talking to them about road safety. She fosters children's health and physical development well. Children enjoy opportunities to play in the garden and visit a local park. The childminder has established very good links with local nurseries and schools to support a smooth move for children on to the next phase in their learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy learning and make good progress in readiness for school. They learn a good range of skills and are confident, independent and make choices about their play. Early literacy and mathematical skills are developing well. Children have opportunities to learn about letters and the sounds they represent, and practise writing their name.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 255718 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 1103368 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1991 and lives in Dudley, West Midlands. She operates her provision all year round from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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