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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy and feel safe in the childminder's care, due to her warm and nurturing approach. They know the routine and show sustained levels of interest during their play and their interactions with the childminder. Activities provided have a clear learning intention and are fun. For example, children thoroughly enjoy picking up toy birds with tweezers and placing them into the matching coloured nests. There is a strong focus on promoting children's language development. For example, children thoroughly enjoy listening to stories, using puppets and singing.

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The provision is good

Outdoors is used equally as well to provide meaningful learning experiences and to support children's learning. Children are active and skilfully catch and throw balls and beanbags and are proud of their achievements. They confidently use slides, tunnels and balancing beams, with support and encouragement from the childminder. Children cooperate, share and take turns as they play and respond extremely well to the childminder's direction. They are keen to help tidy up and get ready for their meals. The childminder is sensitive and supports children to think about other's feelings. Children play imaginatively together and use a variety of arts and crafts to be creative.

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need to do better?

n The educational programme is centred on promoting children's personal, social and emotional development and preparing them for their next stage of learning. The childminder uses her observation and assessment system extremely well to identify what children know and to plan activities to build on their learning. n The programme for promoting children's communication and language is strong. The childminder uses books as a good base to capture children's imagination to motivate them to talk and learn. She skilfully introduces new vocabulary, concepts and ideas as children play. n The childminder places a high priority on ensuring children who speak English as an additional language learn English quickly and make good progress. She works closely with their parents and builds secure relationships with children. As a result, these children are confident speakers and enjoy learning. n Currently, parents are not allowed into the childminder's home due to the

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COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Despite this, partnerships with parents remain warm and friendly and they are kept well informed about their children's time in the childminder's home. They receive detailed reports about how their children are progressing and ideas of how they can support their learning at home. Feedback from parents is overwhelmingly positive. For example, they are impressed by the range of activities on offer and the progress their children make, in particular in their language development. n Some of the children also attend other settings, such as the local nursery and

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16 July 2021 school. The childminder has not given enough thought to how she can regularly exchange information about children's development and well-being to help support them further. n The childminder is creative in her approach and skilfully supports children to increase their mathematical skills. She offers stimulating play experiences, which quickly capture their curiosity. For example, children thoroughly enjoy learning to count, sort and recognise numbers as they play. n The childminder is motivated to continue increasing her knowledge through professional development opportunities to enhance her provision. However, she does not rigorously monitor the educational programmes to help identify areas for further development. For example, children have fewer opportunities to learn about their similarities and differences and to use technology resources. n Promoting children's health is a clear priority. The childminder makes good use

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need to do better?

of the garden to provide a range of physical play to help them test and extend fitness and physical skills. In addition, children benefit from a morning dance and movement session, which they thoroughly enjoy.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding issues and the procedure to follow if a child is suffering abuse or neglect. There are effective systems in place to ensure members of the household are vetted and suitable. The home is kept clean and hygienic and children's nappies are changed on disposable changing mats to prevent the spread of infection. Children are supervised at all times and there are clear procedures in place to keep children safe around the pet cats. The childminder teaches children about keeping safe in the kitchen and around her home and helps them learn about dangers when on outings.

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should:

n strengthen information sharing and engage more effectively with other nurseries and schools the children attend, to help further support their education and well- being n monitor more rigorously the educational programmes to help identify areas for further development, such as increasing opportunities for children to learn about their similarities and differences and technology.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY551989 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 10174014 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Halesowen in the district of Dudley. The childminder operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year around. She provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This is the first inspection the childminder received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in the evaluation of the provision. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to check the safety of the premises and to gather information about the curriculum provided. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of members of the household. n The inspector took into account the views of parents.

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Inspection activities

16 July 2021 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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