Childminder in Telford and Wrekin

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 June 2018 28 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

 Partnerships with parents are effective. Parents receive good, comprehensive information on a daily basis about the activities in which their children have been involved. Regular summative reports of children's progress help to keep parents well informed about their children's learning.  The childminder has an effective risk assessment in place. All hazards are identified and made safe or removed. Children learn how to effectively keep themselves safe, for example, as they negotiate steps in the garden to reach the slide and grassed area.  The childminder draws effectively on her experience and qualifications to provide meaningful learning experiences that engage children successfully.  The childminder has effective systems to track children's progress. She understands children's next steps and plans appropriately to help children move forward in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently share information successfully with other early years settings that children attend, to support a joined-up approach to children's learning and development.  The childminder does not consistently allow children time to do things for themselves. Occasionally, she can be over directive, and children have less opportunity to do achievable things for themselves, to extend their independence and self-help skills.

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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

 explore ways to share more detailed information with other early years settings that children attend, to help consistently complement children's learning experiences  build on children's ability to take the lead in their chosen play, to use their own thoughts and complete tasks independently.

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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 evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to, and interacted, with children during the inspection. She took into account the written views of parents that were provided by the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to identify and report any concerns about the welfare of children in her care. The childminder uses her good observations and assessments to track children's progress. She is able to identify any gaps in children's learning, which she addresses when planning appropriate activities. The childminder reflects on her practice and makes improvements to further improve the quality of her provision. She ensures that she keeps up to date with all mandatory training. The childminder actively seeks out the views of children and their parents, to contribute to the improvements she makes. This has a positive impact on children's outcomes. Parents comment positively on how their children gain good social skills and are confident and ready for starting school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder promotes children's language well. She effectively extends their vocabulary, introducing new words like 'decorate'. Children's mathematical language is fostered well as the children use water and brushes to make marks outside. The childminder skilfully talks to the children about the shapes that they make on the patio, such as a 'square' or 'circle'. Children ask the childminder to read their favourite stories. They enjoy books together as the children help to turn the pages and talk about what is going to happen next in the story. Children have opportunities to explore and investigate their local community, to help them to learn about the world around them. Children enjoy the childminder's company and actively involve her in their play. They gain good small- muscle skills and become adept at manipulating the cards in a memory game, as they ask her to pass them the pieces and match the images on the cards.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers comprehensive information from parents about their children prior to them starting with her. As a result, children develop strong emotional attachments with the childminder and are happy in her care. The childminder is consistent in her approach to behaviour management. She sets clear rules and boundaries to help children learn what is expected of them. Children are reminded not to run indoors and to pick toys up off the floor during tidy-up time. The childminder offers children regular opportunities to exercise and develop their physical skills and well-being. Children learn how to make healthy food choices from nutritious options at snack times.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They are motivated and show an eagerness to learn and take part in activities. Children learn a wide range of skills which prepares them well for the next stage in their learning, such as starting school. Older children are beginning to identify and recognise letters in their name, as they understand that print has meaning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY465657 Local authority Telford & Wrekin Inspection number 1102573 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 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 January 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Telford. She works Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for three-year-old children. The childminder holds early years professional status.

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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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