Wedgbury, Rachel Ann

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 February 2015 5 November 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

 The childminder plans a wide range of exciting activities for children and has a good understanding of how they play and learn. As a result, teaching is good overall.  The childminder assesses children's progress effectively and involves parents in supporting their learning at home. As a result, any gaps in learning are closed, so that children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder and her assistant have a good and thorough understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures, which helps them to ensure they keep children safe.  The childminder and the assistant develop positive relationships with parents, which helps them to respond well to children's individual needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always take full advantage of the opportunities in all activities to introduce children to mathematical language and ideas.  The childminder does not always challenge children's thinking by skilfully questioning them during activities, in order to extend their learning even further.

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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

 take further advantage of the opportunities to extend children's mathematical skills, for example, in activities, to introduce and practise mathematical language  maximise the opportunities to extend children's learning even further by consistently listening to and responding to children during their play, for example, by making links in children's learning and skilfully asking questions to build on what they already know.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder, the assistant 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.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder demonstrates she has a good understanding of how children learn through play. She works together with the assistant to plan exciting activities based on children's needs and interests. This ensures their readiness for their next stage in learning, such as moving onto school. They know their key children very well, so that they build on the next steps in their learning through planned and spontaneous activities. Children enjoy building and playing in dens with the childminder, which encourages their imagination, although, she does not always link activities to build on their mathematical skills. Children play with rice and learn about textures. However, opportunities for learning through effective questioning children are occasionally missed. Parents regularly contribute to their children's learning by making comments about their progress in their learning journals. The childminder establishes good relationships with parents and shares ideas with them to

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who attend. This is good

continue to expand learning opportunities at home.

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good

The childminder implements an effective key-person system, which helps to promote children's emotional well-being and independence. Children enjoy the appropriate bonds as they go to the childminder for cuddles, which show the secure emotional attachments they have with her and the assistant. Children are very well behaved and calm because the childminder gives consistent praise to them. They effectively manage their own personal needs, for example, using the toilet independently. Children enjoy healthy meals that are provided by the childminder and gain independence by serving and feeding themselves. Children benefit from opportunities to access the outdoor area where they can develop their physical skills.

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provision is good

The childminder and the assistant are familiar with the effective safeguarding procedures that are in place. They understand the importance of keeping children safe and ensure that they take external training to support this. The childminder and the assistant are fully aware of the importance to keep the setting secure and use comprehensive risk assessments and daily checks to ensure that the environment is safe for children. They ensure that children are appropriately supervised at all times. The childminder understands the importance of self-evaluation and strives to make continuous improvement and consistently meet the needs of all the children. Partnerships with parents, other settings and external agencies are strong. The childminder works closely with the local children's centre and encourages parents to engage in training programmes. Parents are very supportive of the care and education children receive and speak highly of

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY354377 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 857470 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 5 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Willenhall. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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