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 safe in this welcoming and homely environment. They are keen to play with the resources and activities set out for them or select something different from the storage boxes in the playroom. Children are ready to learn and explore their surroundings as they move through rooms and into the garden. They are familiar and confident with routines at the setting and independence is encouraged.

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The provision is good

Children's good health and well-being is promoted effectively. Snacks and meals are nutritious, drinks readily available and good oral hygiene is encouraged. Older children manage their self-care skills well, such as hand-sanitising and toileting. Younger children rest or sleep when needed. They are frequently checked and bedding is in good condition, hygienically maintained and suited to the age and stage of each child.

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The provision is good

All children build close relationships with each other and with the adults who care for them. During the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the childminder moved to a new house and shared pictures of the new environment with children and their families to help them adapt to the change. She kept in regular contact with families and children who did not attend. This helped children to settle into the new setting when they returned to the childminder's care.

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n Children's learning and development is supported effectively. The childminder and her assistants get to know the children well. They understand what children already know and can do and have high expectations. A clear and coherently planned educational programme is provided to help enrich children's learning and development. n Children are eager to use their existing knowledge and understanding. They talk about their favourite animals and what they have seen in fields, farms or at the safari park. Some children then use their increasing vocabulary and their imaginations as they describe and create pretend creatures. n At times, the childminder and her assistants do not make the most of opportunities to involve all children in the experiences provided. Some younger and less confident children are not as engaged or able to build on and enhance their learning as much as their peers. n The childminder and her assistants are effective role models. Children are well

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behaved, polite and play cooperatively with each other. They learn to manage their own feelings and have an increasing awareness of the effect their actions have on others. n There is good partnership working with staff at other settings that children

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need to do better?

24 September 2021 attend. They exchange relevant information about the children's interests and achievements and share ideas for experiences that can be extended across settings and elsewhere. Parents and carers are actively involved too. The children were recently given bags to take home and fill with 'Autumn treasures'. They have taken these 'treasures' to nursery school to talk about and show their friends and are eager to use them in varied activities at the childminder's setting. n The childminder and assistants complete required training, including paediatric first aid and child protection. They also read information online relating to childminding practice, to help them develop new knowledge and understanding. Together, they have reviewed and started to implement the changes to the statutory guidance effectively. They are dedicated and share ambition to provide the highest quality care and education. However, there is scope for greater focus

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need to do better?

on supervisions and professional development, to help enhance their already good practice and raise the overall quality of provision for children. n All required information and records, such as parents' consent for varied purposes, are in place. Policies and procedures are updated and shared with parents effectively, to help ensure the smooth and consistent running of the setting. n Parents speak very highly of the childminder and her assistants. They express how well children are supported and how much they appreciate the care and nurture their children receive. Parents value the relationships they and their children have with the childminder and her assistants and are all happy to recommend them to friends and family.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistants have a good understanding of the current local procedures to protect children from harm. Following a recent incident while on an outing, they have developed much more stringent assessments of potential risks to children's safety. This is particularly evident during school runs where the childminder and assistants deploy themselves effectively. They ensure children are supervised well and remain within their sight and hearing. Children learn to stay close to the adults and look out for cars to check if it is safe to cross the road. They wear high-visibility jackets and adults ensure that children hold hands or onto the pushchair and walk on the side furthest away from the road. Children also learn how to manage some risks with gentle reminders and are caring and considerate of one another during play.

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should:

24 September 2021 n implement more effective ways to help younger and less confident children to engage further and benefit fully from the learning opportunities provided n build on the systems for supervision and professional development to enrich the culture of mutual support, strengthen knowledge and skills and raise the quality of the provision to an even higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY555236 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 10206608 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 12 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Stourbridge. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with assistants. She and one of her assistants hold appropriate qualifications at level 3 and another assistant is qualified at level 4.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting 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 their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how the setting operates and how the curriculum is organised. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder, assistants and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults living or working on the premises. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

24 September 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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