Childminder in Wolverhampton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 February 2015 9 January 2012

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Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder has not completed the progress check for children aged between two and three years. This means, parents do not receive a written summary of children's progress during this time and the childminder's monitoring of children's progress at aged two is not robust.  Partnerships with other early years settings have not been fully developed. The childminder does not identify children's progress or interests from other settings, to accurately assess children's overall progress.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides a range of planned adult-led and child-led activities, that build on their previous learning and enables them to make steady progress from their identified starting points.  The childminder keeps children safe and free from harm. She has attended child protection training, and conducts regular risk assessments of her home to ensure the premises are suitable for children.  Children are developing a good understanding of healthy lifestyles. Children get daily exercise and fresh-air, and they understand the importance of washing their hands before meal times.  The childminder is able to identify areas for development. She works well with the local children's centre, through volunteering, which is starting to improve her understanding of how to promote children's learning and development.  Children have warm and loving relationships with the childminder. Parents comments how much children 'enjoy their time' with the childminder, and how well their care

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years and provide parents with a short written summary of their child's development in the prime areas.

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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

 develop partnerships with other early years settings through regularly sharing information about children's learning and interests, to gain a more in-depth knowledge of children's overall progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, one of her assistants and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sought the views of parents through written evaluations.  The inspector looked at a sample of children's records, planning documentation, and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector checked the qualifications of the childminder, and evidence of the suitability of all adults living and working on the premises.  The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder keeps parents generally well informed about children's achievements. She completes observations of children's learning to show the progress they make over time. However, she has not completed the progress check for children aged between two and three years. She has developed her knowledge and skills in other areas of assessment, but not enough to complete this assessment confidently. Therefore, parents do not know what progress their child is making at two years of age. The activities provided by the childminder are interesting and promote children's learning and development across the seven areas of learning. The childminder knows the different ways in which children learn and plans appropriately for this. Children have free access to a wide range of toys and resources that help them develop independence. The childminder extends this through planned activities. For example, children make their own lunch; the childminder and her

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who attend. This requires improvement

assistant support children to butter their own bread and cut their sandwich. This also supports the development of their physical skills. Children are supported to develop the skills they need for school, through taking turns and concentrating on an activity for a length of time.

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good

The environment is safe and welcoming. There is a good variety of age-appropriate resources. The childminder encourages children to be confident and independent, as she encourages them to manage their own toileting needs. Children are well behaved. The childminder sets clear boundaries, which children adhere to. They are learning to manage differences with other children, as they find positive solutions. Children's physical development is well supported. Children visit the local park, where they climb and run. This also allows them to take risks, and learn how to keep themselves safe. The childminder emotionally prepares children well for school. She takes them on regular trips to the local schools, so they become familiar with the school environment.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has a generally good understanding of how to keep children safe and promote their welfare. Her understanding of how to promote children's learning is still developing. She has developed some systems to monitor the progress children make. However, she is not yet able to robustly monitor all children's progress, as she has not assessed children's progress at two years of age. The childminder knows nurseries well, as she drops off and collects children from them. However, she has not developed these relationships fully, to share purposeful information about what children have achieved and what they are interested in, while attending nursery. Therefore, she does not have a good understanding of children's overall progress. The childminder supervises her assistants, to ensure they are able to care for children adequately. She has implemented suitable policies for them to follow, which gives them an appropriate understanding of how the

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY365096 Local authority Wolverhampton Inspection number 878509 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 January 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Bilston, near Wolverhampton. The childminder works with two assistants on occasions. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday, except family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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