Childminder in Dudley

Inspection date 4 June 2019 Previous inspection date 16 September 2015

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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 is well qualified and experienced. She clearly prioritises updating her skills and knowledge and makes good use of any professional development opportunities available. n Overall, the childminder offers a rich range of interesting activities to help children make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder establishes close relationships with parents and they are kept well informed about their children's care and progress. She gives clear guidance to parents about how they can support their children's learning at home. n The childminder places a strong focus on promoting children's communication skills and literacy development. She provides a motivating range of experiences to help children write and to increase their interest in books. n The childminder builds close relationships with children and promotes their emotional well-being and welfare. She uses a variety of strategies to increase their self-help skills

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This provision is good

and independence. n The childminder does not always make the very best use of the assessment information to identify precisely how she will extend children's learning to the highest level, in particular in mathematics. n The childminder does not regularly provide opportunities for children to extend their understanding of people and communities beyond their own experiences.

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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 refine the use of children's assessment information to help plan highly challenging learning opportunities to help children make the best possible progress, in particular in their mathematics n extend opportunities for children to develop a understanding of similarities and differences in people and communities beyond their own experiences.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from written comments.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder regularly meets with other childminders and uses this time to help evaluate and extend her practice. She has a good overview of the service she provides and there is a clear action plan in place to develop practice even further. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues and knows the procedure to follow if she has a concern about a child. She undertakes all the required training and attends local childminding meetings to help keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder carries out daily checks of the home and garden to ensure areas are clean, safe and suitable. Feedback from parents shows they are happy with the service she provides and the progress their children make.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows what children like and plans well for their interests. She uses the changing seasons as a good base to motivate children to learn. For example, children take regular walks to help them identify changes in the natural environment. They help care for the fresh produce in the garden, such as the tomatoes, potatoes, carrots and butternut squash. The childminder uses children's favourite books well to help them recreate the story and to reinforce learning. She plans activities and experiences with a clear learning intention. For example, the childminder uses a range of percussion instruments to help children consider sound and rhythm and they thoroughly enjoy exploring the instruments. She provides ample opportunities for children to use art and craft materials. For example, children explore a variety of painting techniques to make their creations.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a varied range of opportunities for children to increase their physical development. For example, children use the challenging physical apparatus in the garden and at the local park. The childminder supports babies well to increase their confidence in crawling and walking, and she takes them to the local soft-play areas, which they enjoy. Children learn to take controlled risks and to keep safe. For instance, they learn about road safety as they walk to and from school and about the role of the emergency services. The childminder provides healthy meals and snacks and talks to children about keeping healthy. For example, she uses large pretend teeth to teach children about how to clean their teeth and which foods to avoid and why.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared for school. Children who attend after school have the opportunity to freely choose from what is available and enjoy relaxing and socialising with their friends. Children enjoy the childminder's interactions. For example, babies thoroughly enjoy peeking from under the fabric and have close relationships with the childminder. Children use a range of writing materials to make marks, and the most able children can write their names. They have regular opportunities to cook and bake and use a range of tools independently. Children are creative and use their senses to explore a variety of media and materials.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY388279 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 10106514 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 16 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in the Quarry Bank area of Dudley. She operates all year round from 8am until 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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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