Childminder in Dudley

Inspection date 6 June 2019 Previous inspection date 13 July 2015

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

n The childminder is incredibly dedicated to her role and uses her expert knowledge to provide excellent outcomes for children. Her own and the assistants' professional development is highly focused to help continually enhance the outstanding teaching. n The childminder makes incisive observations of what children can do and meticulously monitors their progress. She uses this information to plan extremely stimulating activities to help children make the best possible progress. n The outstanding outcomes are clearly attributed to the superb use of resources and the highly effective interactions that the childminder and the assistants have with all children. n The childminder is exceptionally dedicated. Children benefit enormously from the focused attention they receive from the childminder and her assistants. She is highly skilled at recognising how to meet each child's personal and emotional needs and

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This provision is outstanding

children form very close relationships with her. n The childminder builds firm foundations with parents from the very start. She uses excellent means of communication to gain as much information as possible to help her build on children's interests and achievements. She offers excellent advice to encourage parents to support their children and close any gaps in their learning. n The childminder places a high priority on getting children ready for school. There are exceptional systems in place to help share information with other settings the children attend to support their welfare and education.

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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 continue to enhance even further the experiences on offer for children to explore the concept of time and money to help maintain their rapid progress.

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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 and the assistants. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through the feedback provided. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder has tremendous passion to provide the best opportunities for children. She constantly evaluates the care and education she provides, and makes excellent use of a wealth of training opportunities to continually enhance her skills and knowledge. For example, she has incisively identified there is scope to enhance even further the opportunities children have to explore the concept of time and money. She constantly observes, coaches and motivates the assistants to maintain the outstanding practice achieved. The childminder has a highly professional approach, and parents report her commitment in helping their children succeed, which impresses them. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and assistants are vigilant about children's safety and have an excellent understanding of child protection issues.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder meticulously prepares the environment indoors and outdoors to offer children a wealth of learning experiences matched to their interests and learning needs. Activities planned have a clear learning focus and inspire children to learn. For example, children show a real fascination in the natural world and living things as they learn about the life cycles of insects, animals and plants. The childminder and her assistants skilfully incorporate mathematical concepts during children's play. For example, children consider the concept of speed as they learn how to move the ball and then water along the guttering provided. The childminder places a high focus on incorporating literacy concepts through the daily routine and activities. For example, children confidently talk about the sounds they hear and know how to link sounds to letters of the alphabet.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder places a high focus on keeping children safe. She makes excellent use of national days and guidance linked to promoting safety. For example, the childminder confidently and sensitively teaches children about respecting their own and others' bodies. Children behave exceedingly well and develop exceptional independence skills. They show high levels of negotiation skills as they play together and have firm relationships with each other. The childminder provides excellent direction and guidance to parents to promote children's health and development. For example, the childminder promotes the importance of good oral hygiene and how to minimise the use of dummies.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make consistently high rates of progress and are exceptionally well prepared for school. They excel in all areas of learning and show high levels of concentration during all activities. For example, during a painting activity children are curious as they consider colour, patterns and symmetry. They confidently handle the butterflies they release, use words such as 'cocoon', and recall how they have cared for them. Children show a comprehensive understanding of road safety as they use the pretend traffic lights and zebra crossing with their wheeled toys. They thoroughly enjoy making marks as they play and the most able children can write their names and learn to read simple words.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 255671 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 10106449 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 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 13 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Brierley Hill. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm for 47 weeks of the year. She works with two assistants. The childminder and one of the assistants hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. She receives funding for the provision of early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children.

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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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