Childminder 251875

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 November 2017 23 June 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 experienced and well-qualified childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn. She supports their play and learning well, helping them to make good progress.  Children develop strong attachments with the childminder, who is very caring and responsive to their needs. They settle quickly and demonstrate that they feel happy, safe and secure.  Children enjoy regular outings in the local community and benefit from attending local playgroups and visiting the local library. These experiences support children's confidence and social skills outside the childminder's home.  Children enjoy making choices and exploring the range of age-appropriate, high-quality resources available to them throughout the day. They are active learners and confident individuals.  The childminder networks regularly with other childminding colleagues. This helps her to reflect on her practice and identify any areas for improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of her strong partnerships with parents to gather information about children's learning and achievements at home.  The childminder misses opportunities for children to give meaning to marks as they draw and paint.

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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

 gather information from parents about children's learning and achievements at home to complement teaching and support them to make even more rapid progress  increase opportunities for children to give meaning to marks to support their development of early literacy skills.

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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. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder places a strong focus on protecting children from harm. She has a good knowledge of child protection issues and regularly attends training. The childminder has also undertaken additional research so that she is thoroughly informed about current issues. She further supports children's safety by completing regular risk assessments for her home and outings. The childminder is committed to providing children with high-quality care and education. She is proactive in seeking ways to keep up to date with developments in childcare practices. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice to achieve ongoing improvements. Parents value the quality of care and learning the childminder provides. They are given regular summaries of their child's development. They receive information on a daily basis about what their children have enjoyed and participated in.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they play to establish what new skills they are learning and what they need to learn next. She continually checks on their development through assessments to ensure they make typical progress in all areas of learning. The childminder provides a well-resourced environment for children of all ages. Young children have ample space to move about and practise their early walking skills. The childminder is skilled at recognising children's need to play independently. She knows when to get down to children's level and join in with their play experiences. The childminder uses everyday opportunities to practise counting and colour recognition with children, supporting their mathematical development. Children are eager to join in with activities and persevere for extended periods of time. For example, they thoroughly enjoy story sessions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder knows the children she cares for very well. She encourages them to behave well and supports the development of their self-esteem and respect for others effectively. As a result, children are confident and relaxed in the company of visitors and willingly interact with them. Children learn to adopt healthy habits, such as healthy eating, implementing good hygiene practices and being physically active. The childminder takes effective steps to ensure that children learn about their own safety. For example, children learn about road safety when out on walks with her.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing a positive attitude towards learning. They are motivated, excited to learn and sustain their concentration well on activities they enjoy. They make choices and lead their play confidently. The childminder supports children to make good progress. As a result, children are developing key skills in preparation for their future learning, including their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 251875 Local authority Wolverhampton Inspection number 1101808 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1991 and lives in Wolverhampton, West Midlands. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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