Childminder, Out-of school day care in Telford and Wrekin

Inspection date 8 December 2018 Previous inspection date 1 February 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 builds positive relationships with parents and the local schools, and links with the local authority adviser. She keeps her practice up to date so that children continue to make good progress. n The outdoor garden offers children a sense of adventure and the opportunity to experience challenge and manage risks for themselves. For example, children climb up the ladder, walk along the wooden wobbly bridge and zoom down the slide. Furthermore, they stand, sit or lie safely on the large circular swing and experiment to see how they can make it move. n The childminder takes the children on a range of exciting outings. For example, they visit theme parks, where they follow a trail and observe many life-size fairy-tale characters in their houses. The childminder also takes the children to soft-play establishments and to a very large adventure playground. The range of experiences the childminder offers, along with discussion, helps to consolidate children's learning.

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This provision is good

n The childminder and her assistants build strong relationships with children. For example, they cuddle babies and talk to them during their bottle feeds. Furthermore, they offer reassurance, encouraging smiles and praise as they play alongside children. Children are confident and share experiences together throughout the day. n The childminder provides few opportunities for younger children to develop their sensory skills fully and explore a variety of textures and materials. n The childminder does not provide highly effective opportunities for children to gain an awareness of how they differ from, or are similar to, other people.

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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 more opportunities for younger children to develop their sensory skills and explore a variety of textures and materials n provide children with more opportunities to build on their respect for, and understanding of, the similarities and differences between themselves and others in the wider community.

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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 has on children's learning. n The inspector and the childminder observed the assistant carry out an activity with the children and evaluated the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living or working in the household. n The inspector held conversations with children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has completed child protection training. She makes sure that her assistants know the signs that would cause them concern about a child's welfare and the correct procedures to follow. The childminder regularly monitors her assistants' practice to make sure that their teaching skills are consistently good. She has regular chats with them where they can seek advice and discuss their future training requirements. The childminder and one of her assistants have recently completed 'General Data Protection Regulation' training. This helps them to make sure that any personal information about children and families is managed correctly. The childminder makes regular and accurate assessments of children's learning. She makes sure that any areas of learning that children may fall behind with are quickly identified and set as a focus. The childminder maintains all records as

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

required by Ofsted and has a good knowledge of the changes that must be notified to Ofsted.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistants use a wide range of successful teaching strategies. For example, an assistant models how to post the pretend coins into the piggy bank. Children watch closely and attempt to do this themselves. During such activities, the assistant describes what the children are doing to help them develop their understanding of language. The assistant plays clapping and bouncing games with the children. He names and counts each clap or jump. Children giggle with excitement. The childminder shows an interest and plays along with children who are beginning to learn to pretend. Children pretend to feed themselves and the dolls.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with nutritious breakfasts and snacks. She gives children sensitive guidance about how to behave and sets clear and consistent boundaries. Children behave well and are learning to take turns and share. The childminder implements rigorous risk assessments in all indoor and outdoor areas, and all outings off the premises. This helps to keep children safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. Younger children experiment with cause and effect as they bang a range of objects together and listen to the sounds they can make. Older children concentrate as they build with bricks that connect together. They draw with a pencil and connect the dots on the paper to reveal an object. Children develop the skills they need in readiness for nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493904 Local authority Telford & Wrekin Inspection number 10080406 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 1 - 12 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 1 February 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Telford. She works Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm. The childminder works weekends when requested, from 9am until 5pm. She works all year round, except for Christmas and Boxing Day. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works part time with one assistant and very occasionally with two.

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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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