Childminder EY497232

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 February 2018 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 take a professional approach to the childminding service they offer. All the required records, policies and procedures are in place to help promote the welfare of children.  There are effective systems in place to work with parents from the outset. The childminder collates useful and detailed information about the children's care and needs, and works closely with parents to help meet these needs.  The environment is carefully organised with the children's needs in mind. Children freely choose from a good range of resources and activities that helps them make good progress.  The childminder and her assistant know the children well and plan well for their interests and enjoyment. They place a strong focusing on increasing children's language skills during their interactions.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use the assessment information gathered as precisely as possible to plan highly challenging activities that help children make consistently high rates of progress.  The childminder does not consistently provide a rich range of activities to extend children's learning further in some aspects of mathematics.

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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

 use the information gained from children's assessments even more effectively to help plan highly challenging activities that help them make the very best possible progress  provide a rich range of activities to engage children's learning even further in exploring mathematical ideas, such as quantity, weight and measures.

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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 took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder works with an assistant who is well qualified and experienced. There are good arrangements to monitor the assistant and keep her up to date about the children and the policies and procedures in place. The childminder and her assistant place a clear focus on evaluating practice and work closely with other childminders to share ideas and develop the service offered. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have a strong understanding of child protection issues and wider safeguarding issues. They understand the procedures to follow if they have a concern about a child's welfare. Feedback from parents shows they are impressed by the service offered. For example, parents report that their children make good progress and are very happy and settled.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant work closely together and plan a broad range of activities to help children make good progress from their starting points. They provide a rich range of first-hand experiences to motivate children's learning. For example, they plan nature walks and provide plenty of opportunities for children to learn about the natural world and the changing seasons. The childminder and her assistant skilfully interact with children, introducing new words and ideas as they play. They follow the children's interests and offer suggestions and resources to help them build on their learning and play. They work together to plan enjoyable adult-led activities with a clear learning intention. For example, children show sustained levels of involvement as they find groups of animals, hidden around the room, to match corresponding numbers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant develop close relationships with children, who are happy and confident in their care. They find out about children's individual care routines, likes and dislikes, and work closely with parents to support children's emotional well-being. The childminder and her assistant place a strong focus on teaching children about keeping safe. For example, children learn about road safety and learn that berries are not safe for them to eat, but are eaten by birds. The childminder and her assistant confidently teach children about diversity. For example, they challenge any stereotypes children have about gender and help them learn about the differences within their own and others' families. Children benefit from healthy snacks and learn that too many high-sugar foods and snacks are not good for their bodies.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared for school. Children show a keen interest in the natural world as they watch the birds and squirrels feeding in the garden. They show care and concern for the pet cat, and each other, and learn to respect others. Children are skilled at counting and learn to recognise numbers as they play. They show a keen interest in books and story sessions. Children enjoy being imaginative as well as building with a wide range of construction toys.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497232 Local authority Wolverhampton Inspection number 1034660 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 5

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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 Wolverhampton, West Midlands. She operates Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm, all year round. 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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Telephone number

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