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

The childminder is loving and attentive towards children. Children are happy and feel safe in the childminder's home. They know their environment and routines well. Children offer their help and are caring towards each other. The childminder gently reminds children that even when difficulties occur, they can find solutions by sharing their resources fairly. Children use good manners and remind their peers about the rules they should follow at the childminder's home. For example, one child reminds the other that during play, they need to put cups in the middle; that is a rule.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for promoting children's overall health and well-being, including oral health. Children begin their day with singing songs, learning to brush their teeth and reading stories about healthy bodies. Children are excited to participate in all activities organised by the childminder and are independent in their daily routines. The childminder encourages children to make choices independently during their play and provides them with many meaningful resources. For example, children play a sorting game with counters after looking at the numerals and counting them in sequence. They independently categorise little objects by their colour. This helps children to develop their understanding of early years mathematical concepts.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a strong understanding of children's development and the areas of learning she teaches to children. She plans activities according to children's needs and follows their interests to extend their knowledge further. The teaching is sequenced well and promotes children's long-term learning. For example, the childminder teaches children to write and recognise the first letter of their name by reciting a short rhyme, to help them remember in the long term, and reinforce learning new skills. Children draw the first letter of their name in the air and remember the rhyme. n Children benefit from many meaningful conversations and activities that support their communication and language skills. They speak confidently using correct language structures that are appropriate to their age. Children enjoy and listen excitedly to many rhymes and poems throughout the day in this literacy-rich environment. However, at times, loud music overstimulates children and

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negatively impacts on their behaviour and concentration skills. n The childminder visits many places of interest that promote children's learning and understanding of their world. Children benefit from many visits to group- play and story sessions that support their communication and social skills. They also visit places of interest, such as the local zoo, farm and museums. n The childminder attends regular professional training to extend the offer

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24 November 2022 available for children and their families in her care. She regularly reviews and implements new ideas to raise the quality of her teaching, and consequently outcomes for children. n Children have plenty of opportunities to be physically active indoors and outdoors. They benefit from many garden activities and visit local play parks. They demonstrate good coordination skills when jumping, squatting and spinning, and excellent small-muscle control when playing with small objects. n Collaboration and communication with parents are effective. The childminder uses books with parents to ensure two-way communication between the children's home and her provision. Parents comment on how happy they are with their children's progress and overall well-being. They express gratitude for the childminder's nurturing approach to their children's care and education. n The childminder promotes a healthy diet and consistently works in collaboration

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with parents to ensure children's meals are nutritious. She supports children in making healthy choices by discussing the effect healthy food has on their bodies and minds. For example, children use bananas as pretend telephones during lunch to tell their parents what food is good for them and why. n The childminder implements policies effectively and consistently. She promotes children's health through regular hygiene practices that are appropriate to children's age and the stage of their development. Young children are provided with privacy in a safe environment, while older children are totally independent in managing their personal needs.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder's knowledge of safeguarding arrangements is effective. She demonstrates her understanding of procedures to follow should she believe a child's safety might be at risk, including from the risk of radicalisation. She attends regular safeguarding training to keep herself up to date with current safeguarding policies and procedures. The childminder conducts regular risk assessments to ensure children are safe. She explains to children the purpose of rules and her expectations of their behaviours that keep them safe. Children demonstrate their understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For example, children move away toys and tidy up before their dancing session, to ensure they can dance safely.

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should:

n consider the impact of background music on children's learning and concentration skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY447996 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 10235808 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 5 Date of previous inspection 17 March 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Bilston, Wolverhampton. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and have taken that into account in her evaluation of the provider. n During the inspection, the inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times and carried out a joint evaluation of the teaching and learning. n The inspector took account of parents' views. 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, including evidence of the recent training and suitability of people living in the household.

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Inspection activities

24 November 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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