Childminder in Telford and Wrekin

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 June 2018 23 January 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

 Children behave well, have good manners and consider each other's feelings. The childminder provides a strong, positive role model.  Children are eager to manage their self-care and help with all routines. The childminder encourages them to 'have a go' at new skills and do as much as they can for themselves.  The childminder fosters caring relationships with the children. They settle quickly when leaving their parents/carers and eagerly get involved in activities.  Parents report that the childminder is very professional, trustworthy and reliable and they have, 'Full peace of mind leaving children in her capable hands'.  The childminder uses effective systems to assess and track children's development. She provides a wealth of toys and resources to help promote all aspects of children's learning. Children are active learners and make good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently gather detailed information from parents about what children already know and can do before they start, to enable closer monitoring of their initial progress.  The childminder occasionally answers her own questions too quickly, and does not consistently give children the time that they need to think and respond.

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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

 seek more detailed initial information from parents about what children already know and can do, to help monitor their progress even more precisely from the outset  give children enough time to consider questions and think of answers.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and carried out a joint observation.  The inspector spoke with children, and took account of written feedback from parents, the childminder's self-evaluation and the parent's survey.  The inspector sampled documentation, including policies and procedures and children's development records and planning.  The inspector checked safeguarding information and the safety of the premises.  The inspector observed activities and the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is well organised and enthusiastic. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows who to contact should she have a concern about a child. She has recently attended training and updated her knowledge about protecting children from extreme ideas. The childminder engages well with parents. She shares a good level of written information in children's daily journals. She keeps her skills up to date, for example, by attending training and sharing practice with other childminders. The childminder invites views from parents to help her evaluate the quality of her setting. She makes plans for ongoing improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is an intuitive practitioner. She knows the children well and provides activities that interest them and help them progress. She observes what they can do and accurately assesses where they are in their learning. The childminder supports children's language effectively. For example, she models new words and engages them in conversation. The childminder helps children to develop their independence. One way she does this is by encouraging children to 'have a go' at chopping their own fruit for snack time. She clearly explains and demonstrates how to hold the knife properly.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Parents confirm that the childminder provides a nurturing environment, where children develop strong self-assurance. The childminder provides sensitive support to ensure all children are included according to their individual needs and that they include each other. The childminder supports children well in developing good healthy practices. For example, they drink plenty of water, have good opportunities to play energetically indoors and outdoors, and have an important awareness of good hygiene and keeping healthy in the sun. The childminder provides clear messages about expectations regarding children's behaviour. She reminds children to be gentle as they play and praises their efforts for 'good trying'. Children learn to be kind and helpful towards one another.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making progress and developing well. They enjoy learning and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. Children easily recognise colour and shape. They like to paint, use glue and draw. Young children spend considerable time selecting different coloured crayons and making marks on paper. Children use their imaginations, play happily together and act out stories in role play. They listen attentively to stories and show an interest in books. They become absorbed in activities and are eager to learn more.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY465651 Local authority Telford & Wrekin Inspection number 1102572 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 January 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Telford. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, 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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