Kaur, Sandip

Inspection date 29 November 2018 Previous inspection date 19 August 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Met 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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This provision is good

n The childminder is well qualified and experienced and this has a positive impact on children's learning and development. She has a very good understanding of how young children learn and uses her teaching skills to motivate and inspire them in their learning. n The childminder has a lovely nurturing rapport with the children and gives them plenty of attention. She provides a very welcoming and homely environment where children develop a strong sense of belonging. Children show they have a secure and warm relationship with the childminder, which supports their emotional well-being very successfully. n Children benefit from their time with the childminder. She places a strong focus on promoting their personal and social development and their communication and language skills. This helps to build firm foundations, which gets children off to a very good start in their education. n Partnerships with parents and carers, early years settings and other professionals work

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This provision is good

very effectively. The childminder regularly shares information with parents about the progress children make in their learning. Parents are very complimentary about the service provided and high levels of care and learning their children receive. They say their children love attending and are coming on in 'leaps and bounds'. n The childminder has not yet implemented an ambitious training programme to enhance further the good-quality care and learning provided.

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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 make better use of professional development opportunities that focus on developing teaching skills further.

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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 indoors and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household and the childminder's qualifications. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading the written references provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to identify possible signs of abuse and neglect. She fully understands the procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child's safety. Children are cared for in a safe environment. Clear policies relating to all aspects of children's safety and welfare underpin her good practice. All policies are shared with parents. The childminder reflects well on her practice to establish how she can improve her provision to benefit children. She is professional and well organised and seeks the views of parents. The childminder continually researches new initiatives, changes in legislation and best practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's learning very well. She makes good use of her observations and assessments to accurately track and monitor children's progress. Children benefit from the childminder's enthusiasm and good teaching strategies. The childminder's skilful questions promote children's thinking skills very effectively. Children develop early mathematical skills. They count, begin to recognise numbers and shapes and talk about objects comparing their size. The childminder encourages babies to use their senses as they explore a delightful range of resources, which engage their curiosity and investigation skills. For example, they squeeze sensory bags and feel balls with different textures. Children develop early literacy skills. Older children delight in listening to well-read stories and singing songs. The childminder helps children to learn the meaning of new words and she talks to them about rhyming words. Children confidently

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

recall events in a story and are praised for their achievements. Children talk about what they enjoy doing, older children like to make things and play with their favourite character toys.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very settled and happy in the childminders care. They are confident in expressing their thoughts to the childminder and visitors. The childminder works closely with parents to gain information about children's individual emotional and physical needs. The childminder helps children learn about the world around them. They visit local amenities, such as playgroups, soft play centres and parks. This helps children to develop confidence and social skills as they socialise with other children. Children learn to keep themselves safe while on outings and learn about road safety. Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder is a very positive role model. Children learn about sharing, taking turns and being kind to others. The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle and children enjoy nutritious meals and snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and develop very good attitudes to learning, in readiness for school. They are independent in their personal care and put their coats and shoes on to go outside. Children's early literacy skills are promoted successfully. Older children confidently write their name on their art work and show good attention skills when listening to stories.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY406405 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 10083309 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 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 19 August 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Halesowen. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Registers

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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Registers

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