Childminder EY410671

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 June 2018 28 August 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

 The childminder regularly updates his professional skills and understanding to benefit children. For example, recent training has helped him to extend further his knowledge and understanding about how to support children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities.  The childminder provides children with a good range of opportunities to deepen their understanding of the world. Children learn about the different behaviours and habitats of animals. For example, they enjoy feeding ducks and were keen to handle a snake. They observe the changes in the local environment through the seasons.  The childminder supports children's behaviour successfully. He provides them with clear expectations and guidance to help them learn to modify their behaviour in different situations.  Children are motivated to learn and make good progress. They gain a secure foundation for their future learning, including starting school.

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This provision is good

 The childminder helps children to develop their physical skills. For example, children enjoy running up hills and climbing trees safely.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not complete thorough assessments of children's development when they first start to enable him to plan precisely for their learning from the onset.  The childminder does not fully consider how he can adapt some adult-led activities to meet the varying interests of the children to help them to make even better progress.

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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

 complete thorough assessments of children's starting points to plan precisely for their learning from the onset  extend planning to identify how activities can be adapted to further meet the individual learning needs of children.

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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 knows how to seek advice and the correct procedures to follow if he has concerns regarding children's welfare. He works well with his co-childminder to review the provision and to identify aspects for further improvement. The childminder works effectively in partnership with other settings that children attend. They share information about children's progress and work towards the same learning goals. He works closely with parents and helps them to support children's continued learning at home. Parents are happy with the service provided and the quality of care their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors children's learning and identifies what they need to do next to make progress. He supports their communication and language development successfully and is skilled in helping children who have speech, language and communication needs. For example, children use sign language to communicate their needs and wishes. Children practise making sounds as they say new words, such as 'vulture'. They blow on their hands as they say words that begin with 'f'. The childminder provides children with opportunities to use their mathematical understanding. For example, they compare the heights of plants as they grow. They develop their literacy skills and enjoy reading and practising their writing. The childminder challenges children's thinking well. For example, children carefully consider whether a snake has legs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is friendly and nurturing and knows children well. They from strong attachments to him and are keen to involve him in their play. The childminder supports children's good health successfully. Children learn the importance of washing their hands before meals and after using the toilet. They gain an understanding of keeping themselves safe, such as crossing roads and about potential dangers when they play outdoors. Children explain that some berries are poisonous and that they must not eat them. They learn about the dangers associated with playing close to open water.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well with their social skills and enjoy the company of others. They listen carefully and share their good ideas as they play together harmoniously. For example, they debate whether an animal is a crocodile or an alligator. They show positive attitudes to learning and ask questions to deepen their understanding. Children develop their awareness of communities beyond their immediate experience. They learn about the ways that people around the world celebrate and learn to respect their differences. Children persevere and are keen to solve problems for themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY410671 Local authority Telford & Wrekin Inspection number 1105119 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. He operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, except for family holidays. He holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3 and works with a co-childminder. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education to children aged two, three and four years.

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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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