Childminder in Dudley

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 are incredibly confident, happy and settled. This is because the experienced and dedicated childminder puts them at the centre of everything she does. The childminder takes time to get to know children and their families from the start. Children demonstrate very warm bonds with the childminder and her daughter, who works as her assistant. Children have exceptionally high levels of self-esteem and confidence. They demonstrate excellent positive attitudes to learning. This is because the childminder gives children continuous praise and encouragement. The childminder gives children clear and consistent messages. They have a very good understanding of her expectations and behave impeccably at all times. Children's mathematical skills are developing rapidly. They confidently count to 20 and beyond as they play games with the childminder. Children can recognise their own name and are starting to learn to write this. They

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The provision is outstanding

enthusiastically select toys and resources and readily invite the childminder to join in with their play. She engages exceptionally well with children's play and her skilled interactions helps to extend their enjoyment. The childminder places a sharp focus on developing children's independence. She supports them exceptionally well to develop their self-care needs, such as dressing themselves and taking care of their own personal needs. This helps to equip them with the skills they need to succeed when they move on to school.

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n The childminder has an excellent understanding of how young children learn and develop. She devises her curriculum to accurately reflect what children know, what they need to learn next and their current interests. She ensures children develop the skills they need to succeed in their future learning. All children make excellent progress in all areas of learning. n The childminder promotes children's communication skills exceptionally well. She speaks clearly and encourages children to join in with discussions. Children develop excellent early reading skills. The childminder expertly sounds out letters and sounds during play. She encourages children to combine letter sounds and state the new sounds they make. The childminder promotes children's critical thinking well. She asks a range of open-ended questions, allowing them time to think before responding. n The childminder is extremely passionate about providing excellent care and

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learning opportunities for all children. She has established links with other local childminders and routinely shares ideas to build on her already excellent practice. The childminder researches key information and reads widely to help extend her professional development. She provides excellent support for her assistant. They attend regular training together and continually reflect on their practice to ensure it is meeting the needs of all children.

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26 February 2020 n Children's behaviour is excellent. The childminder and her assistant act as excellent role models. Children consistently use good manners. They happily share, take turns and demonstrate respect for other people's feelings. n The childminder is fully committed to working with other professionals to help promote children's learning. She regularly speaks to staff at other settings attended by children. The childminder spends time at the local pre-school weekly to read stories to the children, and she shares these books with the parents to continue with reading at home. n The childminder has established positive partnerships with parents. She continually shares information with them to ensure she is fully aware of children's starting points, interests and current routines. She monitors children's development and regularly shares this information, along with their identified next steps for learning, with parents. Parents are extremely happy with the care

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and education provided by the childminder. They express how happy they are with their child's progress and value the excellent bonds they have with her. n The childminder provides children with an enhanced curriculum with opportunities to help develop their awareness of the world around them. For example, children visit the local dentist where they learn about the importance of oral hygiene. They visit local farms, plant fruit and vegetables in the childminder's garden, make smoothies from the fruit they pick, and learn where their food comes from as they talk about 'from plot to plate'.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates outstanding knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and child protection procedures. She has children's safety and welfare at the heart of everything she does. The childminder uses effective risk assessments to ensure children are kept safe when in the home and out in the local community. She is aware of the procedures to follow to report any concerns about children's welfare. She takes prompt and efficient action to share information with other agencies when necessary. The childminder and her assistant are able to identify wider safeguarding issues, such as the possible risk of children being exposed to extremism or radicalisation.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY374320 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 10116140 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 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 26 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Brierly Hill. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant and holds a recognised qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for three- and four- year-old children.

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Inspection activities

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 held a number of discussions with the childminder, her assistant and children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living on the premises. n The views of parents were taken into consideration by reading written references.

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Inspection activities

26 February 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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Inspection activities

26 February 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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