Childminder EY436351

Inspection date 24 January 2019 Previous inspection date 19 September 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 childminder uses her knowledge and experience of how children learn and develop to provide an exciting range of activities and play experiences. She uses information gained from parents about their child's interests and abilities to plan for children's future learning needs. n Children play in a safe and secure environment. They learn about their own safety, for example how to use large play apparatus safely. The childminder is vigilant to children's well-being and safety. Children practise the fire evacuation procedure so they understand what to do in an emergency. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps parents informed of their child's day, progress and achievements. She shares ideas with parents for continuing their child's learning at home. n The childminder is a positive model for children. She encourages them to show respect and to use their manners, especially at mealtimes. Children's self-esteem and

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This provision is good

confidence are nurtured. The childminder gives children lots of praise and encouragement. She recognises and celebrates their efforts and achievements. n The childminder does not yet have robust systems in place for gathering the views of parents and children about the service they receive. This information is not yet used to enhance her process for self-evaluation. n The childminder has not focused on her professional development to provide opportunities to raise teaching 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 implement more rigorous and effective systems to prioritise areas for improvement n enhance the current arrangements for professional development to provide more opportunities to raise the quality of teaching even higher.

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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 spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at documentation required for the efficient running of the childminder's provision. n The inspector talked to the childminder about self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder fully understands her role in safeguarding children. She knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child in her care. Children play in a safe and secure environment. The childminder assesses all areas of her home and garden and takes effective action to minimise potential hazards. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant and takes effective steps to ensure that they both maintain paediatric first-aid certificates. They inform parents about any minor accidents and share medical records with them. The childminder builds good systems of communication with parents and keeps them informed about their child's day, their progress and their achievements. She works in partnership with other early years settings children attend to ensure continuity in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and assesses children's learning. She uses the information she obtains effectively to plan a good variety of learning opportunities, taking into account the children's interests. Children independently access a wide variety of resources stored at low level. The childminder promotes children's language skills very well. She listens intently to what children have to say and consistently repeats words to build their vocabulary and to help build their pronunciation skills. The childminder provides a range of sensory opportunities. She encourages and supports children who show reluctance to touch materials, such as sand. The childminder invites children to help her fill different moulds with sand and they cheer when they see the complete model they have made. Children learn to recognise colours. They use simple counting skills as they count how many scoops of sand they need to fill different containers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn good hygiene routines. The childminder supports them as they become independent in washing their hands at appropriate times throughout the day. She meets children's individual care needs throughout the day. Children enjoy physical activity. They develop confidence and learn to use climbing apparatus. For example, they learn to hold on and climb the steps of the slide safely. Children enjoy listening to music and join in with the actions of familiar songs. They move their bodies from side to side and pretend to be different sized sharks. Children develop confidence and share their own ideas. They often approach the childminder to share what they are doing.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They develop the essential skills required for their eventual move on to nursery or school. Children are confident, independent and inquisitive individuals. They re-enact familiar events and known experiences. For example, they pretend to prepare foods during role play. Children's communication and language skills are developing well. They delight in making animal sounds when they play with different animal figures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436351 Local authority Sandwell Inspection number 10060061 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 - 14 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 19 September 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Tividale, Sandwell. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 5.15pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant.

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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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