Childminder in Walsall

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 March 2015 19 May 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

 Overall, teaching and learning are good. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to support children to acquire good communication and language skills. As a result, children make good progress in their learning and development.  Children have good bonds with the childminder, who is very caring and attentive to their needs. They are confident to explore their surroundings because their emotional needs and overall well-being are supported.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She ensures children play in a safe and secure environment by routinely checking for potential hazards and taking safety precautions.  The childminder forges strong relationships with parents from the moment children start. She is proactive in developing her service and acts on advice and attends training to enhance her knowledge. Her plans for improvement are well targeted to strengthen

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although most children make good progress, the childminder does not always challenge all children, particularly the most able, to progress rapidly and achieve at their highest levels.  Strategies for sharing information with other settings and for helping parents to support learning at home are not always successful.

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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

 increase the amount of outstanding teaching by making sure that all children, especially the most able, are always challenged to achieve at their highest level  devise even better strategies for sharing information from home and other settings, so that children's learning becomes seamless between the childminder, parents and other settings.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engage in a range of play and learning activities and daily care routines with the children.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and held conversations with her and the children throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home which are used for childminding.  The inspector looked at the children's assessment records, including planning information and their development folders.  The inspector looked at a range of documents, including evidence to confirm the suitability of all adults living on the premises, and the childminder's qualifications and improvement plan.  The inspector took account of parents written references and comments from recent questionnaires.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder uses her knowledge and suitable guidance documents well to observe and teach children. However, not all activities and experiences take into account all children's interests and learning goals. During adult-led activities, more able children are not always stretched or challenged. This is because resources are already prepared and do not give children opportunities to develop their skills in using small tools, such as scissors. Nevertheless, overall, children are making good progress in their learning and development. The childminder engages all children well in conversations. For example, children enjoy looking at books with the childminder. She reads to children in a lively way and encourages them to join in. She asks them to recall and predict what comes next in a story. This effectively fosters children's language development. The childminder actively promotes children's confidence because she teaches them to share toys, take turns and

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who attend. This is good

play together. This helps to ensure they have the skills they need for their later move to nursery and school.

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good

The childminder supports children into her home through a gradual settling-in procedure, which is individual to most children's emotional needs. She uses effective methods to promote children's positive behaviour. For example, as children line up to leave the house, they all want to be first in line. The childminder tells them 'all change' which distracts them from any pending disagreements. The childminder gives children clear messages to help them develop an understanding of why it is important to have a healthy diet. Children have daily opportunities to play on the outdoor equipment at the childminder's home or use large equipment at local parks. As a result, children's physical skills and understanding of a healthy lifestyle are promoted well. Children learn about safety indoors. For example, they know to walk slowly rather than run, and to pick up toys to prevent trips and falls. The childminder is vigilant about children's safety on outings and encourages children to

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good

follow sensible rules. She also incorporates this very well into planned road safety activities.

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provision is good

The premises are safe and secure because the childminder has identified and minimised potential hazards to ensure children's safety. All required documentation to promote children's safety and well-being is in place. The childminder monitors her provision to ensure the learning and development requirements are met. She has a very clear commitment to improving the service she provides. She attends regular training and continually reflects on her practice. Children's daily activities are discussed with parents on collection. However, the strategies used are not always successful to ensure seamless learning takes place between the childminder, parents and other settings.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY318201 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 856861 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in the Streetly area of Sutton Coldfield. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification.

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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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