Childminder in Telford and Wrekin

Inspection date 12 June 2019 Previous inspection date 24 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 reflects on her practice. She has action plans in place to identify areas where she can improve. She seeks the views of parents and children and acts on their suggestions to help her raise the quality of her provision even more. n The childminder prepares children well in readiness for their move on to nursery or school. She teaches them skills, such as potty training and how to fasten and unfasten buttons and zips. She makes sure that children can write and recognise their own name and teaches them to take care of their own belongings. n Children are very settled with the childminder. They form close attachments to her and are happy in her care. They actively seek her out for reassurance and include her in their games. Because of the childminder's continued support and reassurance, children develop confidence in unfamiliar situations. n The childminder works closely in partnership with parents. Detailed information is

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This provision is good

obtained from parents when children first start. The childminder uses this to plan for children's learning from the outset. She asks parents for children's routines, likes and dislikes and uses what she knows to help children to settle quickly into the setting. n On occasions, the childminder does not fully extend children's learning. She sometimes carries out simple tasks that children could do themselves and does not provide children with time to think of solutions for themselves. n Children are not able to consistently choose what they want to play with from the wide range of resources that is available.

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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 provide children with more opportunities to carry out simple tasks and think of solutions for themselves n consider ways to support children to select and choose even more resources for themselves.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and carried out a joint evaluation of the teaching and learning with the childminder. n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used by children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including policies and children's records.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good awareness of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. This includes wider safeguarding issues. She knows where to report concerns and how to seek advice if needed. The childminder provides children with a safe and secure environment in which to play and learn. The childminder is well qualified. She recognises the importance of ongoing professional development and achieves this through information sharing with other childminders, online training and research. The childminder works closely with other settings children also attend and schools they will move on to. She shares information with them to ensure continuity in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children in her care well. She can explain clearly how she plans activities to meet their next steps in learning and helps each child to reach their full potential. Children's next steps are shared with parents and they work together to support children's ongoing learning at home. The childminder monitors and assesses children's learning. She identifies where additional support is needed and provides activities to swiftly close any gaps. For example, she takes children to groups to socialise with others. This helps them to develop confidence and supports their early language skills. In addition, the childminder continually talks to children to further enhance their communication. She listens to what they have to say and is interested in their responses. Children enjoy the activities that the childminder provides. They make cards for Father's Day. They mix the paints and make marks on the cards using their hands and fingers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn about the local and wider community. They talk about differences and learn about religions and cultures that are different from their own. Children behave well. The childminder acts as a positive role model. She encourages children to use manners appropriately, such as saying 'please' and 'thank you'. Children play happily together. They take turns and share. For example, when they play the crocodile game they take turns to press the crocodile's teeth until the mouth snaps shut. They have lots of fun and laugh as they anticipate when the mouth will close. Children's health is supported well. Parents are encouraged to send healthy food in children's lunch boxes.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They develop early literacy skills as they look at books and listen to stories. They know how to turn the pages in the book with care and can point to familiar characters. Children develop their physical skills and spatial awareness. They ride a bike with dexterity as they push it along with their feet and skilfully avoid other children and toys.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY363341 Local authority Telford & Wrekin Inspection number 10072124 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 3 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 24 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Wellington, near Telford. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded 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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