Childminder EY499761

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 June 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 is committed to improving her teaching skills. She works closely with her local authority childminder support and uses research to identify interesting activities that motivate children to learn and make new discoveries.  The childminder provides children with a stimulating and well-planned learning environment. This engages children well and they make confident decisions as they lead their play. Children make good progress.  The childminder is skilled in helping children to develop their communication and language. Children describe the sensory experiences as they explore ice. They explain clearly how it is slippery and cold.  Children form secure attachments to the childminder and enjoy involving her in their play. She is calm, nurturing and knows children well.  The childminder supports children's health successfully. They learn about good hygiene routines and benefit from regular exercise.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use information gained from observations of children's learning to target precisely the next steps in their learning.  The childminder does not always recognise when she needs to adapt her teaching to support the different ways that children learn.

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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 information gained from assessments of children's development to prioritise and target more precisely the next steps in their learning  recognise when to adapt teaching to support the different ways that children learn, to help them achieve even better levels of 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 knowledge of how to keep children safe. She knows how to seek advice and the correct procedures to follow if she has any concerns regarding children's welfare. The childminder makes thorough risk assessments of her home and gives careful consideration to evacuation procedures in the event of a fire, during the day and night. She attends to children's accidents appropriately. The childminder has good partnerships with parents and carers. She regularly exchanges information with them, to support children's learning at home and at the setting. The childminder reviews the service she provides effectively and identifies areas for further improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans an interesting range of activities to support children's physical development. They enjoy kicking and catching balloons, use tools to shape dough and pour sand into containers. Children progress well with their literacy skills and show an interest in letters frozen into ice. They are keen to practise their writing and make controlled circular marks with chalks. Children enjoy listening to stories and respond to illustrations, expressing their ideas clearly. The childminder provides a good range of opportunities to help children use their imaginations as they play. Children benefit from opportunities to dress up as different characters and enjoy recreating their experiences in the role-play kitchen.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to develop their awareness of the wider community and the lives of people from around the world. This includes learning about different celebrations and visiting places in the local community. The childminder is a good role model and manages children's behaviour well. They receive effective guidance about what is appropriate behaviour and behave well. Children develop an awareness of their own needs and how to manage these. For example, they recognise when they are tired and collect their personal belongings in preparation for sleep. The childminder supports their confidence and self-esteem well and children enjoy the praise that they receive for their achievements.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop positive attitudes to learning and are well prepared for when they start school. They are curious and ask questions to deepen their understanding. Children enjoy solving problems and persevere with tasks. For example, they concentrate well and keep trying as they complete shape puzzles. Children explore different methods of opening a box when they are unsuccessful with their hands. They develop their understanding of the world and observe changes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499761 Local authority Sandwell Inspection number 1053733 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 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 2016 and lives in Smethwick. She operates all year round, from 8am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday. The childminder provides overnight care.

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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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