Childminder EY382149

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children thrive in the care of the exceptional childminder. They are extremely happy and settled, totally engaged and motivated to explore and learn. They show real awe and wonder as they join in with an array of stimulating and challenging activities. The childminder's home is clean and very well organised. She encourages children to freely access a wide variety of exciting and interesting resources. She works tirelessly with parents to ensure that children flourish and that she meets their individual needs. The childminder forms excellent bonds with children from the outset. She demonstrates an incredible understanding of how children learn best and provides a curriculum that is tailored to their interests. Children are extremely familiar with routines and their behaviour is exemplary. They continuously reinforce rules and boundaries, learn how to play with others and develop good friendships with their peers. They show that they feel completely

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The provision is outstanding

safe and secure in the childminder's care. The childminder has very high expectations of what each child is capable of and supports them to continuously build on their knowledge and skills. For example, children demonstrate excellent concentration skills as they make their own nutritious pizzas for lunch. They talk about the ingredients and their favourite vegetables and herbs. The childminder skilfully extends children's learning and introduces new concepts during planned experiences. She teaches children why it is important to tear basil down the stem so it continues to grow healthily.

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need to do better?

n The professional, experienced and qualified childminder has worked exceptionally hard since the previous inspection to continue to maintain a provision of the highest quality. The childminder's passion and dedication to enhance her already excellent teaching skills are truly admirable. She is keen to continually build on her knowledge and skills through regular and targeted training and professional development opportunities. She works closely with the local authority and has recently supported a change in policy to help improve outcomes for children across the borough. n Children demonstrate high levels of self-control and are very persistent as they carefully put on their own coats, wellington boots and gloves before going on an outing. The childminder encourages children to assess risks and teaches them about road safety. As a result, children develop the key skills needed in preparation for their eventual move to school and make excellent progress.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides remarkable support for children's speech and language development, especially those with speech delay. She expertly uses her conversational skills to promote children's thinking and listening skills. She gives parents the tools they need to further enhance their child's speech development at home. The childminder enthusiastically reads stories to children and skilfully

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30 January 2020 interacts with them. This gives them time to think about answers and how to pronounce words, which helps to support their growing vocabulary. For example, children explore jelly and describe that it is 'wobbly' and smells 'sweet' during an interactive story session. The childminder has also accessed Japanese storytelling training and incorporates key words during activities to support children with dual language. n The childminder successfully builds on children's previous experiences to consolidate their learning. She has recently taught children about sustainability and the importance of being kind to the environment. Children eagerly explain that they recycle to 'look after the planet' and delight as they go litter picking in the local community. The childminder regularly takes children to a nearby ethical café where they talk about reducing plastic, upcycling resources and purchase

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need to do better?

reusable items, such as metal straws. n The childminder superbly promotes healthy lifestyles while encouraging children's mathematical development. Children safely use utensils to prepare and chop fruit for their fruit kebabs. They confidently count above 10 and talk about how many orange segments they each need so they have equal amounts. Children understand the importance of making healthy food choices, and acknowledge the positive impact that exercise has on their bodies. After physical activity, they recognise that their heart is beating more rapidly. n Partnerships with parents and other early years providers are inspirational. The childminder provides very detailed information about children's learning and development to parents and other settings the children attend. Links with local schools are strong. Parents are highly complimentary about the care and education their children receive. The childminder also leads a local toddler group

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need to do better?

and regularly networks with other childminders. She provides support and mentoring, and helps to upskill them by sharing outstanding practice and ideas. n Children learn about the importance of mental health and practise mindfulness activities with the childminder. The childminder uses various methods, including breathing techniques and yoga, to help children to feel calm and relaxed. She reads age-appropriate books to underpin children's understanding and teaches children about feelings, which increases their emotional literacy.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder places the highest priority on safeguarding. She has an excellent knowledge of child protection issues and wider safeguarding concerns. She demonstrates high levels of confidence when she speaks about the signs and symptoms that could indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder is diligent in keeping her safeguarding training up to date. She understands the action to take if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder is highly vigilant and conducts thorough risk assessments of her home and any outings that children take part in. She makes sure that her house and garden are secure so that children cannot leave unsupervised and unwanted visitors cannot gain access.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY382149 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 10116353 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 to 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 8 September 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Stourbridge. She operates during term time from 7.30am to 5pm, Tuesday to Thursday. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder gave a tour of her environment and discussed her practice with the inspector. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's progress. n The inspector and the childminder jointly evaluated the quality of teaching during a planned activity. n Children and parents shared their views with the inspector through discussions and written evidence provided. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of household members and qualifications of the childminder.

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Inspection activities

30 January 2020 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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30 January 2020 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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