Childminder EY497017

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 reviews the service she provides effectively and makes ongoing improvements to her practice. For example, she has refined arrangements for recording children's learning and progress.  The childminder successfully helps young children to develop their communication skills. This includes children who speak English as an additional language. For instance, she learns key words in their home languages. Children listen carefully and follow instructions. They practise new sounds and words confidently.  Children make good progress form their starting points. They are motivated to learn and eager to begin to play and explore when they arrive. They develop a good range of skills that prepares them well for their future learning.  The childminder is caring and affectionate, and children demonstrate secure and trusting relationships with her. She distributes her time equally between children, to

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This provision is good

ensure that they all receive quality interactions and she meets their needs well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best use of the outdoor provision to support children's learning as fully as possible.  The childminder has not fully considered how to enable children to explore creative activities more freely.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to access creative materials more freely  extend further the learning opportunities for children who learn best outdoors, to help them make even better progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and carried out a joint evaluation of the teaching and learning with the childminder.  The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used by children.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and children's records.  The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to protect children and has clear procedures in place if she has any concerns. Partnerships with parents and other providers are good. The childminder keeps parents well informed about children's welfare and learning. They work well together to support children's learning at home and in the setting. The childminder is committed to improving her practice and regularly updates her professional skills to extend children's learning experiences. For instance, recent training helped her to review and enhance arrangements for communicating with parents and other providers about children's needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively monitors children's progress and identifies any gaps in their learning. She makes good use of observations to identify children's next steps in learning. She plans suitably challenging activities based on their individual interests. For example, she adapts activities to follow children's emerging play ideas. The childminder provides stimulating activities that encourage very young children to explore and make new discoveries. Babies enjoy using their hands to investigate a range of sensory items, such as textured fabrics and cereals. The childminder plans opportunities for children to practise their physical skills. Babies negotiate obstacles, such as climbing over a stack of cushions. They balance carefully as they bend down to pick up items they are collecting.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder successfully helps children to develop their understanding of communities beyond their immediate experiences. They learn about a range of festivals and the different ways that children celebrate these with their families. This helps them to understand and respect their differences. The childminder is a good role model and manages children's behaviour well. Children learn to share, take turns and play cooperatively. They develop good social skills; happily involve others in their play and show concern when a friend becomes upset.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are curious and confident learners. They sustain their interest well on their chosen activities, make decisions in their play and are inventive. For example, they enjoy the effects created as they tap crayons on different surfaces. Children develop good literacy skills and enjoy making marks with crayons and sharing books. They listen attentively and join in with action songs and rhymes. Babies and young children are independent and recognise their own needs. They decide when they are ready for a sleep and organise their own cushions and blankets in preparation for this.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497017 Local authority Sandwell Inspection number 1034776 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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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. She operates Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm, all year round, except for family holidays. She holds a relevant early years 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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