Childminder in Walsall

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 February 2015 15 September 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 Teaching is good because the childminder provides a wide range of activities, firmly based around the children's interests and next steps in learning. As a result, children make good progress in all areas of their learning and development.  The childminder has comprehensive policies and procedures in place to ensure that children are effectively safeguarded and their well-being is well promoted at all times.  Children establish warm relationships with the childminder and, as a result, they are happy, keen to learn and rapidly growing in self-confidence.  Children are emotionally well prepared for the next stage of their learning because the childminder provides good support to prepare them for their move to school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are fewer resources that are freely available in the outdoor area to help further extend children's learning experiences.  Opportunities to strengthen and increase the information provided to parents, to help them better support their child's learning at home, are not always fully maximised.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 enhance opportunities for children to self-select more resources outside, such as writing and drawing materials, to encourage a wider range of spontaneous experiences, which will further support their good progress  strengthen the existing good partnerships with parents through involving them further in how to support their child's learning at home, for example, through developing additional opportunities to share details of their child's next steps in learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed activities in the playroom and outdoors.  The inspector looked at the childminder's documentation.  The inspector looked at all suitability checks for the adults living on the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers from information included in the childminder's own parent survey and those present on the day.

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who attend. This is good

Teaching is consistently good. The childminder carries out regular observations and bench marks children's learning to assess their progress. She provides children with stimulating play experiences that helps them to make good progress. The childminder effectively engages with children. She reads and looks at books with children, and asks them well- considered questions to encourage their thinking. Early reading skills are encouraged and children begin to solve problems by thinking critically. Children learn about the wider world as they play with toys, such as a garage and small people. They learn about animals and their needs through effective discussions. The childminder prepares children well for their eventual move to school. Transition visits to school are arranged and information about children is passed on to teachers to ensure that children benefit from continuity in their learning. Overall, the childminder works very well and in partnership with children's

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who attend. This is good

parents. However, she occasionally misses opportunities to share more information with them about children's next steps in learning to enable them to better promote children's learning at home.

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good

Children are well settled and have positive relationships with the childminder. They behave well and this is because they feel safe and secure in the environment. The childminder encourages children's good heath by providing healthy snacks and drinks throughout the day. Children are able to use the outdoor area to access fresh air and engage in exercise. However, resources, such as writing and drawing materials, are not always freely accessible to children outside. This reduces opportunities for children to make decisions about their play and for the childminder to further enhance the progress they make. Visits to the local park enable children to use large equipment to test out their existing skills and to develop new ones. The childminder ensures children's safety by carrying out daily risk assessments of all areas used by the children. Children learn to keep themselves safe through play and discussions about the roles of those working for the emergency services.

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provision is good

The childminder is clear about her role and responsibility to implement the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She adheres to a range of policies and procedures, such as safeguarding children, to ensure that children's safety and well-being are promoted. The childminder is knowledgeable about child protection and is aware of local procedures should she be concerned for the welfare of any child in her care. Regular evaluation of her practice ensures that the childminder identifies her strengths and training needs, which results in her regularly attending relevant training courses. This helps her to keep her knowledge up to date. Effective partnerships with external agencies and local schools are well-established and contribute securely to meeting children's needs. The childminder has developed positive links with teachers, inviting them to meet the children who will be moving on to school. This helps to prepare them for the change.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY271136 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 856107 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 September 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Walsall. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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