Barrand Julie

Inspection date 31 July 2019 Previous inspection date 23 November 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 supports the development of children's communication skills effectively and introduces new words regularly. Younger children are learning to speak with confidence. Children listen carefully and use new words as they play, and are starting to put words together. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder works closely with parents and there are effective arrangements to share details about their child's learning. This promotes good continuity between what children learn at home and with the childminder. n The childminder provides children with regular opportunities to learn about the wider world and mix with other groups of children. This helps them to gain confidence, develop good social skills and extend their knowledge and understanding of different cultures and the backgrounds of others. n Children have good opportunities to develop an understanding of the purpose of number and develop their mathematical skills as they play. This supports their future

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This provision is good

learning effectively. n Children are confident and develop high levels of self-esteem. The childminder gets to know the children well and forms secure relationships with them. n The childminder does not always give children enough opportunities to solve problems and to discover how things work, to further support their thinking skills. n The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to encourage children to develop their creative skills more extensively.

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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 use more effective ways to extend children's problem-solving and critical thinking skills n build on opportunities to develop and extend children's creative skills and develop their own ideas during their learning.

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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 spoke to children and the childminder during the inspection and took account of the views of parents through written feedback. n The inspector sampled written documentation, such as children's progress reports, and policies and procedures. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities to keep children safe. She has a good understanding of the procedures to follow to report any concerns she may have about a child's well-being or safety. The childminder keeps her skills and knowledge up to date and relevant. She engages with a range of training opportunities and researches new information to update herself on new legislation. The childminder meets regularly with other childminders to further extend her skills and knowledge. She accurately monitors children's progress to identify any gaps in their development. The childminder is skilled at supporting children's interests and understands how children learn. She carries out risk assessments on her premises and for outings, to minimise any risks to children. The childminder constantly reflects on her practice and drives forward improvements that benefit all children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children and completes accurate assessments of their development. She plans for the next steps in their learning based on her observations. The childminder provides a stimulating environment with a wide range of resources. This encourages children to explore and discover different play experiences. Children show good levels of concentration as they play. Younger children enjoy counting as they play and are starting to understand that numbers have a purpose. They learn new words and repeat what the childminder says, which promotes their confidence when communicating and increases their vocabulary. Children remember songs they have learned and confidently sing a song as they play. They start to compare the size of different toys and say whether they are 'big' or 'little'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model. She is caring, considerate and attentive to children's individual needs. Children behave well and understand the boundaries that the childminder sets. The childminder organises settling-in sessions for children, which ensures they are confident and happy in her care. Children enjoy home-cooked meals and are helped to make healthy choices. They benefit from regular fresh air and exercise in the childminder's garden. Children regularly mix with other children at local stay-and- play sessions. They enjoy frequent trips to activities in the local area, which promotes their social skills and sense of identity within their local community. The childminder recognises when children are becoming tired and ensures they are continually monitored as they sleep.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are enthusiastic learners who make good progress. They are independent and eagerly explore the environment. Children develop good speaking skills and an understanding of numeracy and mathematics. They help to tidy away their toys once they have finished an activity, which promotes their sense of responsibility. Children acquire the skills, knowledge and attitudes that prepare them well for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY273958 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 10106465 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 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 23 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Halesowen, West Midlands. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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Registers

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