Childminder 208413

Inspection date 3 August 2018 Previous inspection date 28 August 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder routinely reflects and evaluates her practice to help improve outcomes for children. The views of parents and children are always welcomed by her to fully support this process. n Children are very happy and confident in the childminder's setting. They make their own choices about what they want to play with from the varied selection of resources available to them. n The childminder is a strong role model for the children and consistently manages their behaviour well. She is realistic in regard to individual children's ages and stages of development. The childminder's calm, consistent approach to supporting positive behaviour means that children quickly learn what is expected. n Partnerships with other early years settings and local schools that children attend are effective. The childminder shares comprehensive information to support consistency in children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently provide information to parents on how they can support their children's learning at home. n Although the childminder clearly identifies children's next steps in learning, she does not provide maximum opportunities for children to achieve these.

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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

n provide information for parents about ways they can further support their children's learning at home n focus more precisely on the next steps in children's learning to help them to make the best possible progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to and interacted with children during the inspection. She took into account the views of parents. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of her role and responsibility to ensure children's safety. She has a secure understanding of the procedures she must follow in the event of any concerns about a child in her care. All mandatory training is kept up to date and the childminder uses the evaluation of her practice to build on her own professional development. The childminder supervises children vigilantly and carries out detailed risk assessments. She teaches children about safe play to help reduce the risk of accident and injury.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively helps children to develop their understanding of the world around them. The children research and learn about the life cycle of caterpillars, waiting patiently for them to change into butterflies. The childminder supports children well to develop their communication and language skills. She skilfully joins in with the children's play, extending their vocabulary as she introduces new words. The childminder plans activities that motivate and encourage the children to learn. Children are eager to join in and use the play materials that are available to them. They show good dexterity as they manipulate and squeeze the sand, which helps to support their early writing skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from healthy lifestyles. The childminder encourages them to drink and take in lots of fluid during the hot weather. Children make their own decisions about what they want to eat. Healthy and nutritious choices are offered for snacks and meals by the childminder. Children's physical development is well promoted. They play energetically outside in the garden each day and enjoy trips to the park and nature walks. Younger children benefit from regular trips to local venues and groups. This helps children to develop their social skills as they learn to mix with other adults and children in their community.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development. They are curious, keen to explore and eager to learn new skills. Older children enjoy making marks in different ways, which supports their literacy skills in preparation for their next stage in learning, such as starting school. For example, children use chalk to draw pictures and write their name while playing outside. Children play cooperatively together. They develop good social skills and learn to share and take turns with favourite resources.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 208413 Local authority Telford & Wrekin Inspection number 10059331 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 28 August 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1989 and lives in Dawley, Telford. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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