Childminder in Dudley

Inspection date 21 May 2019 Previous inspection date 9 September 2014

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This is a provision that requires improvement

n The childminder does not gather all required information from some parents before children start. This does not support her to meet each child's individual needs effectively. n The childminder does not successfully adapt her teaching to engage and motivate all children to learn. Not all children make good progress in their learning. n The childminder does not identify and minimise risk effectively enough in all areas of the setting to ensure that children are always kept safe. n The childminder does not use the information she gains from training that she attends to effectively raise the quality of teaching and learning to a high level. n Self-evaluation is not effective. The childminder does not identify all weaknesses in her practice or ways to overcome these to improve outcomes for children.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder has built positive partnerships with parents. Parents say they are pleased with the service she provides, in particular her flexible approach to their family's needs. n Children have positive relationships with the childminder. They include her in their play and interactions. n The childminder makes sure all the external doors are locked to avoid children leaving the premises unnoticed and/or any other person gaining unauthorised access to the setting.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date obtain all required information from parents before their children start, to help meet their child's individual needs 14/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

use effective teaching strategies to engage and motivate all children to learn through fun and purposeful play 14/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

identify and minimise risks to children in all areas that are used for childminding, to help promote children's health and safety effectively. 14/06/2019

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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 full use of the information gained from training to raise the quality of teaching and children's learning to a higher level n make effective use of self-evaluation to help identify and address all weaknesses in practice and improve outcomes for children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had a tour of the premises with the childminder. She observed activities both indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact these have on children's learning. n The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the childminder's qualifications and evidence of the suitability of all persons living on the premises. n The inspector took into account the views of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection and feedback provided in written form.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the procedures to follow should she be concerned about the welfare of a child in her care. However, she does not risk assess all areas of the premises effectively. For example some cleaning products that could be harmful are left within easy reach and accessible to children. Nevertheless, she supervises children well in the home and when they are transported and on regular outings. The childminder checks the ongoing progress that children make. She shares this information with parents so that they are involved in their child's learning. The childminder has completed several courses over the last few years to keep her knowledge up to date. However, she has not yet precisely identified effective ways to address weaknesses in her practice to help children make the best possible progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder provides a wide range of resources that children choose from, which gives them the opportunity to initiate their own learning. However, she does not successfully adapt her teaching to meet the needs of all children. For example, the youngest children are not always encouraged to be involved in their learning. Older children's thinking skills are not always extended to help them make good progress. The childminder models appropriate vocabulary and provides children with opportunities to develop their understanding of naming words. She encourages children to count. For example, as they push their dolls down the slide they count up to three. This contributes towards their mathematical skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not obtain all information from some parents to help ensure that children's individual needs are effectively met. For example, she is not fully aware of children's dietary requirements, allergies or medical needs to help ensure that she can respond to their needs effectively. The childminder praises children's positive behaviour. Children are learning to share, take turns and use good manners. This helps them to learn about social behaviours and develop their confidence. Children play in the childminder's garden. They use different play equipment, such as slides, to develop their physical skills. The childminder supports children to learn about similarities and differences. For example, she takes them on regular outings where they meet with other children and adults.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Weaknesses in the childminder's teaching mean that not all children make consistently good progress to ensure they are fully prepared for the next stages in their learning. Nevertheless, children gain some skills required for future learning and the eventual move on to school. For example, older children develop their personal care skills and use the toilet independently. Younger children enjoy looking at books, which contributes towards their early reading skills. The youngest children develop positive attachments with the other children as they develop their social skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY278616 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 10108335 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 9 September 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Brierley Hill in the West Midlands. The childminder operates all year round, from 7am until 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a level 3 childcare qualification.

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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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