Childminder in Dudley

Inspection date 7 August 2019 Previous inspection date 26 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 well-qualified, very experienced childminder is fully committed to her role. She continually reflects on what she does well and where she can improve her provision and outcomes for children. The childminder has a clear focus on providing children with a high level of care and education. n The childminder uses her very good knowledge of how children learn, together with her good teaching skills, to help children play purposefully, enjoy and achieve. She knows the children well, takes account of their individual needs and plans effectively for their next steps in learning. This ensures children are ready, when the time comes, for the move on to school. n Children are happy and form strong bonds with the childminder. Children show through their good behaviour that they feel safe in her care and have a strong sense of belonging. They show high levels of independence and confidence, and talk to visitors

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This provision is good

about what they like playing with. Children learn how to share, use good manners and develop kind and positive relationships with their peers. n Partnerships with parents, carers and other professionals work well. Parents comment positively about the childminder's care. The childminder is well established in her role and has built very effective relationships with local early years providers and schools. She provides parents with regular updates about their child's learning and development and shares information effectively to support children's transitions to pre-school and school. n The childminder does not find out as much as possible from parents about what children already know and can do, to support their learning from the outset. n The childminder has not developed an ambitious programme to continually improve her professional knowledge aimed at achieving exceptional outcomes for children.

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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 consider ways to encourage parents to share even more information about what their children can do when they first start n establish a targeted plan for continual professional development to enhance teaching and learning to the highest level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation and evidence of suitability and qualifications. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through the written feedback provided and the views of children and parents in a range of thank you cards.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder gives children's safety and welfare the highest priority. She demonstrates a good understanding of her role in protecting children from harm. The childminder is knowledgeable about the possible signs of abuse and neglect and the action to take in the event of a concern about a child in her care. She takes positive action to keep children safe in the home and while on outings. The childminder understands what poses a risk to children and takes steps to minimise potential hazards. The childminder closely tracks the progress children make. She carefully uses the information from her observations to plan their next steps in learning. Information is shared with parents and their feedback on their child's development is welcomed and valued by the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children develop very positive attitudes to learning. The childminder is skilful in the way she interacts with children and asks open questions. She encourages children to think and learn. The childminder models play very effectively and gives children individual attention, supporting them to complete tasks. Children concentrate and persevere well. Young children develop good problem-solving skills while completing puzzles. They use their imagination in role play with pretend cakes, and make cups of tea for visitors. Children learn about nature and the environment when they visit farms to pick fruit and vegetables, and plant seeds in the garden. They learn early mathematical concepts, as they count, learn shape names and recognise numbers. Children talk about what they enjoy, including drawing, painting and puzzles.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from being cared for in a warm and caring environment. They have access to a very good range of resources, including toys and equipment that depict positive images of diversity. Children delight in making choices about what they would like to play with. They enjoy good opportunities to play outside, which promote their good health and physical development. Young children have a go at riding pedal bicycles, play in sand and enjoying making marks with chalks. Older children talk about their drawing with pride. Children follow good hygiene routines and wash their hands before meals. They enjoy a wide range of well-balanced meals. Daily diaries ensure parents are kept well informed about children's individual care routines. Children learn how to keep themselves safe and the childminder talks to them about road safety while on outings.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children develop the skills they will need to support their future learning. They develop positive relationships with their peers and help to tidy up. Older children learn that print carries meaning, and comment on the labels displayed and what they say. Children develop early literacy skills, they have access to books and mark-making materials. Children learn about letters and the sounds they represent. They learn about the world around them, and take part in activities about different festivals and celebrations, such as Diwali.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 255699 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 10106450 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 12 Date of previous inspection 26 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1989. She operates from 7.15am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder 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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Registers

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