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 benefit from a safe environment that offers rich play experiences for their enjoyment. Children are happy and eager to take part in activities. For example, the various boxes, tins and tubes intrigue all children, including babies. They show sustained levels of interest as they remove lids and fill them with strings of beads. Children are encouraged to freely explore, and the most-able children play imaginatively and their ideas are supported well.

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The provision is good

Children know and enjoy the routine, and those who are new are supported well as they are carried and rocked to help them settle. They are sensitively encouraged to join in and take part and given the space they need to explore at their own leisure. All children are excited and eager to use the instruments and delight in moving and rocking to the music. Older children sing along and do the familiar actions and know how to use the instruments made available. Children have plenty of opportunities to use their senses to explore and be creative. For example, children are eager to use the various tools as they use the play dough. They show a keen interest in books and puppets, and visual aids are often used to help quickly capture their curiosity.

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need to do better?

n The experienced childminder has a good understanding of how children learn best. She works closely with her assistant to offer and a broad range of play experiences to motivate children to learn. The educational programme is centred on children's interests, popular books and the changing seasons to help them progress in all areas. n The childminder conducts a thorough induction and provides parents with useful information about the service provided. Detailed information is obtained about children's development when they first start and throughout their time at setting. The childminder quickly identifies any areas of additional support that children might need and works with parents to close gaps in their learning. She offers parents advice on supporting children when there is a new sibling and on issues such as weaning and potty training. n The childminder provides a rich range of experiences for children to learn about

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the natural world and living things. For example, children take seasonal walks to learn about the changing seasons and visit the local parks and farm. She helps children to consider their differences and learn about their local community and the wider world. For example, the childminder has links to an orphanage in Africa and shares information and photos of the work she is supporting. Children also donate toys and help with fundraising. n The childminder places a sharp focus on promoting children's language. She engages them very well in conversation and introduces new vocabulary during

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5 October 2022 her interactions. However, on occasions, the assistant does not create enough opportunities for the youngest children to make sounds and talk in order to further develop their communication skills. n The educational programme for mathematics is strong. For example, concepts such as counting, weight, measurement and problem-solving are skilfully combined into the daily routine, children's play and during walks. The childminder provides plenty of practical and fun opportunities for children to recognise numbers, create patterns and group objects. n The childminder uses books extremely well to plan activities and help reinforce what is being taught. Children have plenty of opportunities to use a range of writing materials to make marks. Girls, in particular, enjoy the writing activities, including writing their names and drawing pictures. However, boys are not always as motivated by the writing activities made available. Therefore, they do

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not make as much progress as the girls in this aspect of their literacy development. n Promoting children's physical development and health is a clear priority. Children have plenty of opportunities to be outdoors and learn about the benefits of exercise and having a healthy diet. The childminder helps children to learn about good oral hygiene and provides them with a varied range of healthy meals and snacks.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and all adults living in the household or working with children are vetted and suitable. There are effective recruitment and induction procedures in place to ensure that the assistant is capable and clear about her role and responsibilities. The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of child protection issues and wider safeguarding issues. Daily risk assessments are carried out to ensure that children are safe in the home, garden and on outings. She teaches children about road and water safety, and older children are taught about the risks on the internet and social media.

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should:

n place a sharper focus on supporting the assistant to identify further areas for development to help raise the quality of teaching even further n provide a richer range of writing experiences that appeal to boys to help them make better progress in their literacy development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY240196 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 10234674 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 12 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection 17 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Halesowen. She operates her service all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for three- and four- year-old children. She works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first inspection the childminder received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in the evaluation of the setting. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk together to check the safety of the premises and to gather information about the experiences provided. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household and working on the premises. n The inspector carried out a joint observation and held discussions with the childminder and the assistant. n The inspector took into account the views of parents.

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Inspection activities

5 October 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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5 October 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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