Childminder 255682

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children are happy and relaxed in the childminder's care. She is nurturing and attentive to their needs. The childminder is a positive role model and children learn to share, take turns and manage their feelings. Children eagerly invite the childminder to join in with their play and are also confident to explore in their own way. The childminder recognises when she needs to stand back to help children to test out their own ideas. For example, children persist as they try to make a large object fit into a smaller hole. They use their understanding of size and shape and realise it will not fit. Children progress well and gain a secure foundation for their future learning and school. They develop independence and happily complete everyday tasks for themselves, such as dressing and learning to use cutlery at mealtimes. Children develop a sense of responsibility and help with tidying up. They have a clear understanding of what is expected from them and about

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The provision is good

acceptable behaviour. Children enjoy the regular praise they receive from the childminder for their achievements. This helps to support their self-esteem and confidence. Children enjoy displaying their artwork on the wall and are pleased with their accomplishments. The childminder successfully helps children to gain confidence to interact with others in social situations. For example, they make new friends at groups they attend in the local community.

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need to do better?

n The childminder reflects on her practice and identifies areas to further develop. This has helped her to maintain a good provision for children. However, the childminder's professional development has not been focused enough on developing her teaching skills to achieve the highest level of practice. n The childminder works closely with parents to help her to gain a secure understanding of children's home life, routines and development needs. She knows children and their individual interests well and, overall, plans successfully for their learning. The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's development. However, she does not use this information precisely enough to identify how to challenge children to make rapid progress. n The childminder supports children's communication and language development skilfully. She uses age-appropriate language to provide young children with effective models to learn from. Children listen attentively to what she says and

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need to do better?

copy her, eager to experiment with new sounds and words. The childminder provides them with good opportunities to develop their listening skills. Children listen attentively to sounds in the environment and play enjoyable games, such as identifying and copying animal sounds. n Children are well motivated to play and learn. They enjoy writing and experiment as they make different marks with a pen, for example creating lines, circular movements and dots. Children develop a love of books and handle these

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need to do better?

5 November 2019 competently. They respond with interest to the pictures in books as they name objects and imitate sounds. Children squeal with delight as they operate electronic toys to create lights and music. They know about cause and effect. For example, they say 'in' when a toy character is put in the top of a tunnel and then 'out' when it emerges at the other end. Children develop their understanding of the world. This includes regularly observing animals in their natural habitats and learning about what they eat. n The childminder supports children's mathematical understanding well. She helps them to gain awareness of shape, colour and counting. For example, children practise reading small totals on dice and moving their counter the corresponding number of places as they enjoy playing board games. n Children enjoy using their imagination as they play and recreate familiar experiences, such as pretending to cook and make drinks.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's health well and follows good hygiene routines. Children learn about washing their hands before mealtimes. They enjoy the nutritiously balanced, home-cooked meals provided. The childminder helps children to learn about keeping themselves safe, for example when they are crossing roads. She provides them with many opportunities to be active and build their physical strength, such as walking for gradually longer distances.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder regularly updates her knowledge and attends relevant training on matters related to safeguarding. She has a secure understanding of potential indictors that a child is at risk of harm. This includes signs that a person may be influenced by extreme views. The childminder knows the procedures to follow if she needs to seek further help and report any concerns about a child's welfare. She understands the importance of informing other agencies of concerns about the conduct of adults working with children. The childminder prioritises children's safety and keeps her first-aid skills updated as required. She implements careful risk assessments of her home and places she visits with children so they can play safely.

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should:

n use children's assessment information to identify how to precisely support their individual learning and help them to make the best possible progress n enhance professional development to raise teaching skills to the highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 255682 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 10128112 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 to 1 Total number of places 0 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 5 June 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1987 and lives in the Coseley area of the West Midlands. She operates from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, during term time only.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a 'learning walk' with the childminder across all areas of the setting to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n The inspector carried out joint observations with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and interacted with children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a sample of documents. This included evidence of suitability and training. n The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

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