Childminder EY399561

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 is committed to developing further her professional skills. For example, recent training helped her to identify further ways to support children's emotional development.  The childminder is skilled in helping children to develop their communication and language. She uses a range of successful strategies, such as sign language, to help children with language needs to communicate. She works closely with health professionals to develop learning plans that meet children's individual needs.  The childminder helps children to recognise potential hazards and about keeping themselves safe. Children learn to cross roads and recognise that some signs give warnings about dangers, such as open water.  Children make good progress and gain a range of important skills that prepares them well for their next stage of learning, including starting school.  The childminder provides children with a good range of opportunities to encourage

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This provision is good

them to be physically active. Children enjoy daily walks and visit the park.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not establish precisely children's stage of development when they first start, to plan effectively for their learning from the outset.  At times, the childminder completes some everyday tasks for children that they can manage by themselves.

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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 observation of children's development more precisely, to establish their starting points and support their learning more effectively from the outset  increase opportunities for children to complete everyday tasks for themselves, to extend further the confidence they have in their own abilities.

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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. The childminder reflects on her practice effectively. She makes positive changes that improve children's learning experiences and skills. The childminder works well with parents and keeps them informed of children's progress. Parents are pleased with the service they receive and the progress that their children make. The childminder exchanges information with other settings that children attend, to support continuity in their care and learning successfully.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors children's ongoing progress and helps them to achieve the next steps in their learning. The childminder plans a good range of interesting opportunities to help children to learn develop their understanding of the world. Children learn about caring for the local wildlife animals and the changes in the seasons. They recognise plants that have prickles and those that sting. The childminder helps children to develop their mathematical understanding and literacy skills. Children read signs and banners, and understand that the signs they see have meaning. They recognise the numbers they see on houses, learn about letters and their sounds, and practise their writing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is friendly and attentive to children's individual needs. Children form close attachments to her. They are happy and at ease in her care. The childminder supports children's good health effectively and provides them with a range of nutritious meals and snacks. For example, children enjoy trying different fruits and vegetables, and learn about making healthy food choices. They learn about good hygiene routines. The childminder is a good role model and helps children to learn how to manage their feelings and behaviour. She provides them with clear expectations and guidance, and children respond positively to her. Children benefit from opportunities to lead their own play and to make decisions. Children gain an awareness of diversity. They learn about the lives of people from around the world and their different celebrations.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children use their imaginations as they play and recreate roles and experiences. They enjoy using role-play equipment as they pretend to cook. They listen carefully, follow instructions and contribute their own ideas. They develop good social skills and enjoy playing with their friends. Children enjoy using technology to explore cause and effect, such as shining torches in a darkened room. They are curious and ask questions to deepen their understanding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY399561 Local authority Telford & Wrekin Inspection number 1105026 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 2009. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year, except for family holidays. She 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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Telephone number

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