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 are happy and settled in the childminder's warm and welcoming home. She is kind, caring and responds well to the needs of the children. Children readily seek her out for cuddles and comfort when they need reassurance. This helps children to feel emotionally secure in her care. Children confidently make choices in their play selecting the toys that they would like to play with. The childminder sits on the floor with children and joins in with their play. This helps children to remain interested and motivated in their learning.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from daily fresh air and exercise. They learn about the rules to follow while walking to the local school. The childminder uses this time to teach children about their environment as they are encouraged to look out and listen to the sounds they hear. Children behave well. The childminder gives children gentle and age-appropriate reminders. For example, when children stand and walk on toys, she asks them not to, reminding them that they could topple off and hurt themselves or they could damage the toys. This helps children to understand the rules and boundaries expected of them. All children make good progress in their learning.

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need to do better?

n The quality of teaching is good. The childminder has a good understating of how young children learn and develop. She knows children well and uses this knowledge to plan a curriculum that is fun and includes children's individual interests. The childminder completes ongoing observations and assessments of children. This helps her to identify any gaps in learning so that she can help to close these. n Children's communication and language skills are promoted well. The childminder engages children in frequent conversations and discussions. She repeats words to children and encourages them to practise saying these back to her. The childminder reads favourite stories to children. Children join in with familiar words and phrases in the book. The childminder sings with children and continually comments on what they are doing. She asks questions and allows children time to think before responding. n The childminder provides children with good support to develop their personal,

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need to do better?

social, and emotional development. She teaches children to learn to share, take turns and be kind to one another. As a result, children learn to play cooperatively and develop good bonds with others. n The childminder is passionate about providing children with good quality learning and care experiences. She gains updates from the local authority advisers and shares information with other local childminders. The childminder completes mandatory training, such as first aid, food hygiene and safeguarding. However,

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need to do better?

11 December 2023 the childminder has not focused professional development opportunities to further extend her already good teaching skills. n The childminder ensures children new to the setting have gradual settling is sessions to help them become familiar with her home. She gathers important information from parents about what children already know and can do. The childminder shares regular information with parents about children's progress. However, she could build on information sharing further with parents to include the plans for children's future learning needs so that parents can fully support this at home. n Parents are happy with the service provided by the childminder. They say that she is the 'most fantastic childcare provider' they could ask for. They say that they would recommend the childminder to other parents. n The childminder meets regularly with other local childminders. She takes children to various local community groups where they can make friends and mix

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with larger groups of children. This helps children to become more confident is social situations and helps prepare them for them emotionally for their eventual move to school. n Children benefit from familiar routines where their individual needs are met well. For example, the childminder encourages children to actively cooperate with nappy changes. Children happily come and lie down on the nappy mat as requested. The childminder talks to them during these routines and praises them for cooperation.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe. She is confident with the procedure to follow should there be any allegations made against adults. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. She is aware of who to report concerns to. The childminder carries out effective risk assessments on her home, garden, and outings in the local community to ensure children are safe. The childminder supervises children well. She ensures her premises are secure so no unauthorised person can enter without permission.

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should:

n extend on the already good partnerships with parents to share even more information about the plans for children's future learning so they can fully support this at home n build of professional development plans to strengthen and build on the already good quality of teaching.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440294 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 10323943 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 18 Date of previous inspection 3 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Kingswinford. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 2. She provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the premises. n The views of parents were taken into consideration by reading written references.

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Inspection activities

11 December 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

11 December 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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