Childminder in Walsall

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 June 2015 19 January 2011

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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. The childminder plans and provides a wide range of fun activities that relate to the children's interests. Consequently, children are fully engaged in their learning and are making good progress.  The childminder has a relaxed and calm manner, and builds warm and affectionate relationships with children. Children are settled and secure as a result.  A key strength of the provision is how effectively the childminder works with parents. Excellent relationships are formed, which supports children's individual personal care, well-being and learning needs extremely well.  There is a strong focus on promoting children's communication and language development. The childminder speaks clearly and sensitively, adjusting her speech in relation to children's level of understanding. This helps them to develop good listening skills and clear speech.  Children benefit from regular outings where they learn about the wider world and play

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This provision is good

with other children. These trips broaden their experiences and help them to develop their social skills.  Children are safeguarded well. The childminder fully understands her duty to protect children from harm. In addition, she uses risk assessments and has a well-organised environment to enable children to explore their surroundings safely.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always encourage children to explore their creativity and develop their own ideas freely.

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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

 extend opportunities to promote children's independence and creative thinking by allowing children to explore and carry out activities in their own way.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children participating in indoor and outdoor activities.  The inspector talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including children's developmental records and policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of parents' comments from written documentation provided by the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder knows the children well and has a good understanding of how they learn and develop. As a result, she provides good quality teaching. She regularly observes the children, which enables her to assess their learning and development needs and plan for their next steps in learning. The childminder skilfully divides her time between the children, changing how she talks with them to build their personal language skills. This helps young children to build a good vocabulary and older children to learn to express themselves confidently. However, the childminder sometimes directs children too much during activities. She does not always provide children with sufficient opportunities to make their own choices about what they want to do and how they want to do it. Children often play imaginatively. They dress up, pretend to make dinner and offer cups of tea to the childminder and visitors.

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good

The childminder provides a warm, welcoming, homely environment for children. As a result, children are extremely happy and confident in her care. The children have many opportunities to be active and engage in physical play. They enjoy playing in the garden and the childminder takes them on a variety of outings to local groups and attractions. The children learn good manners as the childminder consistently models the use of 'Please' and 'Thank you'. The childminder praises the children for their efforts. This helps children develop confidence and self-esteem. As a result, children are very well mannered and behave well. The childminder promotes children's independence well. The children show great pride when they manage to get their own shoes and sun hats on. They also enjoy helping to prepare their own lunch.

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provision is good

The childminder is highly qualified and attends further training to enhance her practice. Systems are in place to track the progress of all children. Individual plans are put in place to ensure children make consistently good progress in all areas of learning. This means that children are very well prepared for their next stage of learning and eventual move to school. Good provision is in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder works well with other agencies involved, to ensure each child's needs are met. The childminder reviews all aspects of her practice. She puts in place clear action plans to drive forward improvements. There are strong partnerships with parents that complement children's learning. They are involved in their child's learning through sharing experiences at home and setting targets with the childminder for future planning. Through written documentation, thank you cards and questionnaires,

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provision is good

parents clearly express their high levels of satisfaction with the care that the childminder provides.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY416510 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 851731 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Walsall Wood, West Midlands. The childminder holds Qualified Teacher Status. Funding for early education is available for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The provision operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 5.30pm, all year round. The childminder supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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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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