Childminder in Walsall

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 February 2015 20 April 2010

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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 quality of the childminder's teaching is good. Through effective observations, she listens to and supports children's ideas and interests, which allows them to actively learn.  The childminder effectively communicates with parents and has built strong partnerships and relationships with them. As a result, children receive a consistent approach to their care and learning.  The children have developed warm relationships with the childminder and the assistant. They feel safe and secure, which successfully develops their confidence and supports their emotional well-being.  The childminder and the assistant have a good and thorough understanding of safeguarding and child-protection procedures. Consequently, children are safe and protected from harm.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use opportunities that arise during activities to build further on children's interests and learning.  The childminder does not consistently use everyday routines to build even further on children's growing independence skills.

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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

 use naturally occurring opportunities during children's play to build further on their good progress by, for example, introducing them to new concepts and ideas and encouraging them to explore resources more fully  build further on children's growing independence skills by using everyday routines, such as mealtimes, to encourage children to make choices and do more things for themselves.

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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.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder and assistant have a secure understanding of how to promote children's learning and development through play. The childminder effectively plans activities and as a result, children make good progress. Learning is monitored though observations and assessments, such as the progress check for children aged between two and three years. This information is shared with parents. This creates a positive relationship with parents and ensures they are involved in their child's learning. Occasionally, opportunities are missed for extending learning further. For example, when young children explore paint, the childminder does not build on their interest and learning by introducing new concepts, such as mixing colours together, or using their senses to explore different textures. Older children happily engage in adding and taking away pegs from paper plates with corresponding numbers on them. This encourages children's early mathematical skills and

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who attend. This is good

prepares them for their next steps. The move to school is managed well so children feel confident about it when the time comes. Visits are arranged so that children get to know teachers.

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good

The childminder and assistant provide a warm and nurturing environment for the children. They build secure attachments and promote confidence through valuing children by giving them praise and attention. As a result, children's emotional well-being is well promoted. Children demonstrate that they are happy and settled. They have developed strong bonds with the childminder as they often cuddle her for comfort. Children behave well because they are praised by the childminder. Children are independent because they choose activities and resources in different rooms. However, the childminder does not make use of everyday situations to build still further on children's skills. For example, they are not encouraged to make choices about what to eat or helped to serve food themselves. The childminder provides children with healthy meals and drinks, and talks about healthy practices. The children independently wash their hands after toileting and before meals.

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good

Children enjoy fresh air and exercise in the garden where they can choose from a range of resources to play with.

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provision is good

The childminder and assistant have a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. They work together harmoniously so that children thrive in the environment. Children enjoy purposeful activities, which are relevant to their interests and needs. The quality of the provision is monitored effectively and appropriate action is taken to continually improve on the care and learning offered. Comprehensive policies are in place to keep children safe. Training needs are identified to help develop the skills of the childminder and assistant. This has a positive impact on the care and learning provided for children. Partnerships with parents and others are strong. The childminder shares information to ensure there is a joint approach to teaching and caring for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY342795 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 862967 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 17

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 April 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Sutton Coldfield. Her provision operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3 and 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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