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 form strong bonds with the childminder and are happy and content in her care. There is a dedicated space for children to play in which is warm and welcoming. Children show independence as they access resources. The childminder further supports children's independence throughout the day. For example, she supports babies to wash their hands before snack. She helps toddlers to spread cheese on their crackers. Children tidy up after their play. They help the childminder clear up the mud from their outdoor play. This all helps children develop their confidence and independence.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. They show focus as they enjoy a range of activities and experiences which develop their emerging skills. For example, they use their motor skills as they use a range of utensils in the mud kitchen. They use their imaginations and show the childminder what they are making and cooking. The childminder gives them praise, which helps to develop their self-esteem. The childminder also takes children on outings. They go to the shops and the local soft- play centre. This helps to provide children with experiences of the wider world and the community around them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder ensures the children have a language-rich environment. She talks to the children throughout the day and narrates their play. The childminder encourages younger children to repeat the words that she uses. She helps them to pronounce words correctly, such as banana. Outdoors, children dig in the sand to find hidden animals and the childminder encourages them to name them and make the sounds of the animals. This helps to develop children's understanding and language skills. n The childminder shows a strong passion for her provision and the care she gives children and families. She wants children to achieve the best they can. She works with a co-childminder and they constantly reflect on their practice to improve their provision. The childminder has successfully completed a range of online courses, such as on supporting children with autism, children's mental well-being and speech and language. This has a positive impact on the

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childminder's knowledge and skills. n Children's health and well-being are well promoted. The childminder ensures they go outdoors every day and get some fresh air. The children have fruit and crackers for snacks and a packed lunch from home at lunchtime. The childminder cooks a hot meal for children at teatime. Children have access to water throughout the day to stay hydrated. The childminder ensures children wash their hands regularly. There is a dedicated sleep room to ensure the children feel secure and are able to have an undisturbed sleep if they need one.

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17 April 2023 n Parent partnerships are good. Parents say they feel the childminder 'is a rare find' and they are lucky to have her. Parents say that their babies show excitement and clap their hands in anticipation when they arrive at the childminder's home. The childminder gives parents verbal information every day and uses an online system too. She provides parents with a termly report on their child's development. n Children make good progress, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder uses children's interests to develop planning for each child. For example, children like to play outdoors and the childminder provides a range of equipment to support children in their learning. She uses chalks to mark make on the patio. Babies choose coloured chalks to make their patterns, showing the childminder their marks with pride. She praises them and encourages them to make more. This helps to develop their hand-eye

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need to do better?

coordination and fine motor skills. However, the childminder does not always build on the knowledge children have already acquired and what children need to know next to reach their full potential. n Children's behaviour is good. They are kind to each other and play alongside each other well. If there is any conflict, the childminder is quick to intervene. She sets a good example to the children by promoting manners and encouraging them to share and take turns. The younger children are starting to understand the routine and rules. For example, when the childminder says they are going outdoors, the babies go and sit by their shoes, ready to have them put on. This gives children a sense of routine and security, promoting their emotional development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has completed safeguarding, paediatric first-aid and fire safety courses to ensure she has up-to-date knowledge to keep the children safe in her care. She understands the signs and symptoms of abuse, and what to do if there was an allegation against a family member or her co-childminder. She knows the procedures to take in such an event and if she felt a child was at risk of harm. The home and resources are clean and well maintained. The childminder carries out risk assessments on activities to ensure the children are kept safe.

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should:

n use what is known about children to plan more precisely to broaden and deepen their learning even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491573 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 10280440 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 3 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 7 September 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She works at the home of her co-childminder in Kingswinford, Dudley. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. She 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 childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n Parents and carers shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector carried out joint observations of group activities with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

17 April 2023 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

17 April 2023 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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