Childminder in Walsall

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 June 2015 8 February 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 childminder teaches young children the key skills they need to support their future learning. She understands how children learn and what their interests are, which enables her to plan experiences and opportunities for them to make good progress.  Children have a close attachment with the childminder. They routinely seek reassurance and comfort from her, and she responds to their need positively. Consequently, children's emotional well-being is fully supported.  Children's individual care needs and routines are well known. The childminder has formed close and trusting relationships with children and their parents. This ensures that children are happy and settled.  The childminder promotes the health and safety of the children well, and has a good understanding of her responsibilities for protecting children from harm. She assesses the risks well, and has minimised these so children are able to move around freely and

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This provision is good

safely in the home.  The childminder is well-qualified. She successfully uses her knowledge and skills to provide good quality childcare, and to prepare children for school and future life.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not explored all opportunities to encourage parents to share information about their children's learning and development at home.  Children are sometimes overwhelmed by the wide range of resources that the childminder provides.

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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

 support parents more effectively to share information about their child's learning at home  develop children's concentration even further by minimising distractions, so that children can focus and make the best possible progress in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children during the inspection, and observed children engaged in a variety of activities.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members, and viewed the childminder's training certificates.  The inspector took account of the views of parents provided in a written form.  The inspector observed and evaluated a learning activity with the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

Children enjoy learning and make independent choices in their play and learning, from a wide range of resources. However, sometimes children lose focus, because they are easily distracted by the wide range of vibrant resources that are on offer. Nevertheless, teaching is good. The childminder is skilled at integrating all areas of learning as children play. Her skilful and enthusiastic involvement motivates children during play, and she follows their lead throughout the activity. For example, as children dance to the rhythm of a musical toy, the childminder joins in, copies and repeats the words children hear. This helps them to develop confidence and have a go at learning new words. The childminder uses a variety of teaching methods, such as, showing how things are done, asking them questions, and helping them to follow simple age-appropriate instructions. For instance, during a stacking activity she tells younger children that the smaller one goes next. They

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who attend. This is good

follow her instructions and achieve their goal. As a result, children develop the skills to prepare them well for their next stage of learning. Parents are kept informed of the progress their child is making. However, the childminder has not exploited all opportunities to encourage all parents to share more information about what their child is learning at home. Therefore, the childminder does not always have a full picture of what children know and can do at home, on which to base her plans for their future learning.

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good

Children are welcomed in the childminder nurturing home, where they form secure emotional attachments with the childminder. She treats them with kindness, which helps to promote children's self-esteem as they gain a sense of well-being. This sense of belonging prepares them emotionally for when they move to nursery. Children play safely through close supervision and guidance. The childminder uses a variety of age-appropriate strategies to help children to follow behavioural expectations. Children gain good social skills and an awareness of the wider world, through visits to community groups and outings in the local environment. Children enjoy plenty of fresh air and physical exercise. The childminder encourages them to learn about good hygiene practices, such as washing their hands before meals. As a result, children are kept healthy and safe.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She uses her knowledge gained from training to help children make good progress. A range of policies and procedures provide a clear focus on children's welfare. The childminder ensures that all parents receive copies of this documentation. She effectively checks to ensure children are making good progress. As a result, she is able to identify any gaps in their learning, and plan accordingly and quickly. The childminder obtains views of parents, children and others to reflect on her practice and the overall service that she provides. Consequently, she has a good awareness of her strengths and areas of improvements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY100770 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 855650 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 February 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in Wasall. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round except, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare 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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