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 in this friendly and nurturing environment. They quickly form affectionate bonds with the childminder. They enjoy spending time with her and show that they are happy, safe and settled. The childminder is sensitive to children's needs and offers frequent encouragement, helping children to gain confidence in their own abilities. The childminder praises children in a consistent and meaningful way, which increases their self-esteem and emotional well-being. Children behave well. The childminder is a calm role model, who encourages children's positive behaviour. Children listen and respond well to the childminder's gentle guidance and instruction and learn to help with jobs, such as tidying up.

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The provision is good

Children freely access a range of resources that the childminder provides, and they learn to do things for themselves. The childminder supports their independence and encourages them to complete small tasks, such as washing their hands independently. They follow good health and hygiene routines, and the childminder provides healthy food choices. Children are learning about the importance of brushing their teeth. The childminder uses activities to help them understand about the importance of good oral hygiene. Children have opportunities to socialise with a larger group of children and develop their social skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder notices what children are interested in and plans activities to extend their interests further. For example, children thoroughly enjoy singing nursery rhymes and joining in with 'Five Little Ducks'. The childminder extends this well, enabling children to identify colours and develop their counting skills through a painting and collage activity. The childminder helps children make links to what they already know and extends their learning further. n The childminder uses her ongoing observations to understand children's level of achievement and quickly identifies areas where children may need additional support. The childminder works closely with parents to share strategies aimed at closing potential gaps in children's learning. This contributes to the good progress children make. n Children develop a love for books and have their favourites, which they enjoy hearing again and again. They choose stories for the childminder to read. She

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reads with great expression. This helps ensure children focus and concentrate. Children learn about diversity and inclusion through the range of age- appropriate books, which are shared with them by the childminder. n Children benefit from daily opportunities to play outdoors. This helps them to enjoy fresh air and exercise and learn about the world around them. However, the childminder has not yet fully developed rich and varied experiences across all areas of learning for those children who enjoy play and learning outdoors.

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8 September 2022 n The childminder supports the development of children's communication and language skills effectively. She talks to children as they play. She clearly emphasises key words within her interactions and introduces new vocabulary. The childminder helps children hear the correct way to say words as she repeats back what they say. This helps to support children's understanding and speaking skills. n The childminder offers opportunities for children to develop their early mathematical skills. Children are encouraged to count within activities and explore and understand size, quantity and positional language. n The childminder has fostered positive relationships with children and their families. She finds out from parents about their children's routines, interests and abilities when they start at the setting. She uses this information well, overall, to plan for their individual learning. The childminder has good systems to exchange

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information with parents to maintain continuity of children's care and learning. n The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date. For example, she attends regular paediatric first-aid and safeguarding training. She networks closely with other professionals to share ideas and discuss policies and practice. She is reflective of her practice and asks parents for feedback. However, she has not taken highly focused professional development opportunities to extend her knowledge and raise her practice to the highest level.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms that could indicate a child is at risk of harm. This includes safeguarding issues, such as children being at risk of being exposed to extreme views or behaviour. She knows the importance of reporting any concerns to the correct authority in a timely manner. The childminder carries out regular checks of her home, to help provide a safe environment for children. The childminder supervises children constantly as they play, and while they are eating. This helps to ensure children's safety while they are in her care.

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should:

n extend the range of opportunities and experiences available to challenge and support those children who prefer to play and learn outdoors n engage in targeted professional development opportunities to help build on existing knowledge and teaching skills, to promote the best possible outcomes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2522243 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 10208124 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 13 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Brierly Hill, West Midlands. She operates from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 pandemic. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n A joint evaluation of a teaching activity was carried out by the inspector and the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a sample of relevant records and documentation. This included evidence of suitability and training.

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Inspection activities

8 September 2022 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

8 September 2022 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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