Childminder in Dudley

Inspection date 19 December 2018 Previous inspection date 1 December 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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This provision is good

n The quality of the childminder's teaching is good. She has a secure understanding of how young children learn and develop. She provides children with a good range of stimulating and challenging experiences based on their individual interests. This helps children to make good progress in their learning. n The childminder has developed positive partnerships with parents. They are well informed about their children's activities and achievements. Parents are asked to share their ongoing views about their children's care and abilities. They comment on how much their children enjoy the time they spend with the childminder and the amazing range of activities and outings she provides for them. n The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills particularly well. She talks to children in a positive and reassuring way, engaging them in conversations as they play. She repeats and models new words to help children's

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This provision is good

emerging speech. n Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder sets clear and appropriate boundaries and manages children's behaviour well. She uses frequent praise and encouragement to reward good behaviour. n The childminder does not use her self-evaluation well enough to set priorities to improve and target further professional development, to help develop her practice to the highest level.

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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 strengthen self-evaluation procedures to identify clear priorities for improvement and identify further ways to build on professional development, to raise the quality of provision to outstanding.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder engaging with children in a range of activities. n The inspector jointly observed and evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's suitability. n The inspector took account of parents' views through reading written references.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has clear policies in place to support her practice and has a very good understanding of the procedure to follow should she have concerns about children's welfare. She attends regular, relevant safeguarding training. The childminder's home is safe and suitable for the care of children. She completes risks assessments and ensures any hazards are minimised. For example, she encourages children to help clear toys away before moving on to the next activity so that they do not trip or fall over toys. The childminder monitors children's progress effectively. She ensures children receive the support they need to make good progress in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses the information gathered from her observations to identify children's next steps in learning. She has high expectations for children and motivates them to join in with activities and experiences. The childminder follows the children's lead and gives them time to make their own choices from the well-resourced environment. Children develop a love of books. They look at them independently and enjoy looking at the pictures and turning the pages. They show deep levels of concentration as they enjoy listening to their favourite stories. The childminder takes children on regular outings, such as trips to the farm parks where they learn about caring for animals. Children demonstrate good control and coordination as they race cars down cardboard tubes. They learn to operate electronic toys, knowing which buttons to press to activate the music.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very happy in the care of the childminder. She is kind, caring and attentive to their needs and they have formed strong bonds with her. Children's physical skills are developing well. The childminder ensures frequent opportunities for outdoor play and regular visits to soft-play places where they develop their climbing and balancing skills. The childminder provides children with a healthy and balanced diet and promotes good hygiene routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident, capable learners who enjoy making choices in their play. They eagerly take part in the activities on offer. Children listen to the childminder and show they understand by following simple instructions. They learn about the wider society during frequent trips in the local community. Children are beginning to do some things for themselves, such as feeding themselves with a spoon. Children are gaining firm foundations to help prepare them for their future learning, including their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY366148 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 10067506 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 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 1 December 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Halesowen, West Midlands. The childminder operates all year round, from 6.30am until 6pm from Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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