Childminder in Walsall

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 March 2015 20 October 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 quality of teaching is good. As a result, children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder uses routines and activities well to encourage them to develop key skills in readiness for school.  The childminder has a very clear understanding of the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child in her care. Risk assessments ensure children are kept safe, both in the home and on outings. As a result, children are effectively safeguarded and protected from harm.  Partnerships with parents are good. There is an effective two-way flow of communication that ensures parents are kept well informed about their children's care, along with having opportunities to continue their children's learning at home.  Children enjoy their time with the childminder and engage well with her. They are able to explore and discover new things as the childminder provides a wide range of

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This provision is good

interesting, stimulating and challenging experiences for them.  The childminder effectively monitors and evaluates the service provided to identify targets for continuous improvement. Continuous professional development ensures that she is constantly reflecting upon her knowledge.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make full use of the partnerships she has with other settings children attend. She does not always share information about children's learning and development with them.  The childminder does not always give children enough time to process and repeat the range of words that they hear in order to further build their vocabulary.

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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

 strengthen partnership working further by sharing information about children's learning and development with staff at other settings children attend  help children to build their vocabulary by giving them enough time to process and repeat the words they hear.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed teaching and learning activities in the indoor learning environment.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her family.  The inspector took account of the views of children and looked at written feedback parents provided on the day of inspection.

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who attend. This is good

Children are making good progress in their learning and development, and effectively develop skills to support their future learning. The childminder completes purposeful, formative observations of children's achievements to monitor their progress. This information is used to identify what children need to learn next. The childminder uses a variety of teaching methods, such as directing and questioning to motivate children and support their thinking skills. As a result, children develop confidence and perseverance skills, which are required when they eventually move on to school. The childminder uses a range of strategies to support children to develop their speech and language skills. For example, she talks to children constantly and links actions with words. However, sometimes she moves from one word to another too quickly. This means children do not always have the opportunity to process and repeat what they hear. As a result, the range

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who attend. This is good

of words that children can use is not consistently extended. The childminder regularly shares information with parents about what she knows about their children. This means that parents are kept informed of the activities that the childminder provides and learning at home is promoted. However, partnerships have not fully developed with all settings that older children also attend. As a result, important information about children's learning and development is not always shared.

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good

Secure bonds between the childminder and the children support their physical and emotional well-being. The environment is calm and this is conducive to positive behaviour. This helps the children to form positive relationships with those around them. The childminder works with parents to help children settle when they first start attending her setting. Information is obtained from parents about children's individual needs to enable the childminder to offer a consistent approach. The childminder takes children to local groups where they mix with adults and other children. This helps them to develop social skills and respect for others, which are skills required to support their future learning. Children benefit from opportunities to develop their physical skills and challenge themselves as they play in the local park regularly. The childminder is vigilant in preventing the spread of germs. Children are encouraged to be independent and

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good

responsible for their own personal care needs. As a result, children are kept healthy and safe.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements. Policies and procedures are successfully implemented to ensure children are kept safe. The childminder effectively monitors and assesses the delivery of the educational programmes. As a result, children make good progress. The childminder has relevant qualifications and is committed to continual professional development to raise the quality of her practice. She welcomes suggestion from parents and children to help her develop the quality of her provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 255407 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 866954 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1991. She lives in Walsall. The childminder operates all year round from Monday to Friday, 7am until 5pm, 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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