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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a theme-based curriculum, which follows children's interests and focuses on what children need to learn next. She takes the children on exciting trips that help them to increase their knowledge and make sense of the world around them. For example, the childminder regularly takes the children to a toddler group that is situated on a canal boat. Here, children learn about historical events as they listen to stories and sing songs while cruising along the waterways and under the tunnels. Furthermore, children visit elderly residents in their care homes, where they sing for them and do various activities together.

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The provision is good

The childminder helps children to learn about healthy foods. For example, children make their own fruit kebabs. They confidently use knives to cut the different fruits into smaller pieces. Children explore the different tastes, smells and textures of each fruit. They giggle as they carefully thread the fruits onto skewers. During such activities, the childminder reminds the children about how to use the knives safely and encourages them to share the resources. She introduces new vocabulary and asks children questions, which encourages them to think and give fuller answers.

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The provision is good

The childminder is highly effective at promoting children's emotional well-being. For instance, babies develop strong emotional attachments with the childminder, which helps them to settle in quickly and thrive in her care.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has worked closely with the local authority advisor to ensure that significant improvements have been made since the last inspection. As a result, she follows an ever-changing, themed curriculum that provides exciting activities and experiences across all areas of children's learning. The childminder monitors the progress of all children. She identifies any gaps in their learning and puts plans in place to address these. However, there are few opportunities for children to learn about how they differ from, or are similar to, other people. n The childminder has a secure understanding of how to recognise and support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). She has attended training on how to identify children with delayed language skills. The childminder uses an early communication screening tool to assess children's use and understanding of language. She uses a range of effective strategies to

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encourage children to develop their language skills. n The childminder takes the children to the local outdoor playground and soft-play establishments. Children enjoy daily fresh air and exercise in the garden. Here, children extend their physical skills when using the climbing apparatus, ride-on toys and the seesaw. This helps children to learn to take manageable risks and experience challenge in their play.

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need to do better?

12 July 2023 n The childminder supports children's literacy development well. For example, she regularly reads to the children and promotes their knowledge of letters and sounds. n Children learn to use mathematical language as they enjoy their activities. For instance, they count and recognise the different shapes and sizes of objects as they play with the magnetic shape construction kit. n The childminder places a strong focus on recognising and rewarding children's positive behaviour in order to promote their self-esteem. Children are very confident and happy at the setting. On occasion, the childminder does not always implement and evaluate strategies quickly enough to reduce patterns of unwanted behaviour. The childminder provides children with nutritious and well- balanced meals and snacks. n Parents' comments show that they really value the online information they receive about their child's development and learning. This, along with daily

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chats, helps parents to fully support their child's learning at home. n The childminder forms strong links with other settings children attend. She has effective strategies in place that ensure children are emotionally prepared for their move to school. This includes sharing information about children's stage of development with the new school. n The childminder continues to improve her knowledge and skills. For example, she undertakes her own online research and shares good practice ideas with the local childminders. This, along with welcoming any suggestions from parents, helps her to reflect on her practice and improve the overall quality of her setting.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows how to respond to families who would benefit from additional help to keep their child healthy and safe. She demonstrates a good understanding of the possible signs or symptoms of abuse or neglect. The childminder understands the procedures she must follow if she has any concerns about a child. She carries out thorough risk assessments of her home, her garden and any outings, ensuring that any hazards are swiftly addressed. The childminder follows good hygiene procedures to prevent any cross-infection.

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should:

n provide children with more opportunities to build on their respect for, and understanding of, the similarities and differences between themselves and others n help children to learn how to express their feelings in a positive way so that they can self-regulate their emotions, thoughts and behaviour.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473846 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 10257560 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 6 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection 7 September 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Dudley. She operates all year round, from 6.30am until 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 5. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector viewed the provision with the childminder and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk to understand how the curriculum is organised. n A joint evaluation of an activity was carried out by the inspector and the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and evaluated how well she assesses children's progress and plans for the next steps in their learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of persons living or working in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents. n The inspector held conversations with children during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

12 July 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

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