Childminder in Dudley

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 demonstrate that they feel comfortable playing alongside the childminder and show that they feel emotionally secure and safe in her care. They respond well to the affection and encouragement that the childminder gives them. The childminder is an engaging and playful partner. Children clearly enjoy spending time in her care. They are keen to share their news from home and talk about their plans for their birthday parties and holidays. The childminder has developed a warm environment with a strong family ethos. Children enjoy talking to the family dog and freely access different rooms in the setting.

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The provision is good

The childminder consistently encourages positive behaviour. For example, she gives children plenty of verbal praise and claps her hands to celebrate their achievements. She gives children gentle reminders to use good manners. Older children are very caring and help younger children. For example, they will get their favourite comfort item when it is time for them to have a sleep. Children learn the simple rules and boundaries the childminder has to help keep them safe. They behave well. Children form firm friendships with other children and happily play in groups. The childminder takes them to community groups where they have opportunities to develop their social skills and to interact with children of a similar age. These experiences help to prepare children for future learning and enhance the experiences they receive at home.

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need to do better?

n Partnerships with parents are well established. Parents comment positively about the childminder. They say that she is approachable and that children are always happy to be left in her care. The childminder provides parents with regular updates about their children's progress, sends them photographs of their children and shares their achievements. She values parents' feedback to help her reflect on the service she offers. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to learn about technology. Younger children press buttons on a toy telephone and put this to their ear. Older children imitate adults using the computer and learn why computers need to be charged to give them more energy. The childminder skilfully links this with healthy lifestyles. For example, she says the computer needs electricity for energy like we need healthy food and drinks. n Children make good progress and develop skills across all areas of learning. The

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childminder observes children as they play and uses these observations effectively to support their learning. She encourages children to develop their mathematical skills. For instance, she supports them to count and compare the size of toys as they play. The childminder provides mark-making opportunities for older children, which supports their developing physical skills and creativity.

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12 March 2020 n The childminder plans activities that take account of children's interests and ideas. Children have good opportunities to use their imaginations and act out what they know. The childminder interacts well with the children and plays alongside them, accepting their invitation to join them in their play. For example, they ask how many sugars she would like in her pretend cup of tea and tell her to blow it as it might be hot. n Children enjoy outings to local parks and shops. They regularly visit the local library to borrow books that interest them. Children have many opportunities to learn about different people and different places. This helps them to develop an awareness of the wider world. n The childminder values the information parents share about children's learning at home. She uses this to ensure that children's individual needs are met and to provide consistency of care and learning. Good settling-in procedures support

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children to feel secure when they first begin to attend. Children learn regular routines that contribute to their healthy habits. For example, they wash their hands before meals and after stroking the dog. n The childminder uses songs, books and rhymes to support children's developing language and literacy. She reads to children in ways that capture their imaginations. For example, she uses an animated tone when using rhyming words such as 'glinting', 'gleaming', 'shimmering' and 'bright'. However, on occasions, she does not provide children with sufficient time to think about and attempt the words they are hearing and extend their vocabulary even further. n The childminder has a range of resources which she rotates on a regular basis to help children to develop new skills. However, at times, access to resources can be difficult, which impacts on children's opportunities to make choices.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows the signs and symptoms that might indicate a child is at risk of harm. She is alert to possible indicators of when a child may need help and knows the relevant agencies to contact and procedures to follow if she has concerns. The childminder ensures her first-aid and safeguarding knowledge are up to date. She is aware of wider child protection issues, such as radicalisation and exploitation. The childminder ensures that her premises are secure by regularly assessing any potential hazards.

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should:

n review further the ways to encourage children to learn and use new words n improve children's independent access to resources to enable them to make their own decisions about what they want to play with.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473846 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 10075675 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 17 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Tipton, West Midlands. She operates all year round from 7am until 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for family and bank holidays. The childminder holds a recognised qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a learning walk of the premises. She observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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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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12 March 2020 12 March 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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