Childminder in Walsall

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 June 2015 6 July 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 Outstanding 1

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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 continually observes and assesses children. She uses her assessments well to identify children's next steps for learning. This enables her to plan effectively for children's future learning so that they make good progress.  The childminder is well qualified and has a good understanding of the different ways children learn. She provides children with lots of opportunities that successfully prepare them for the next stage in their learning and school.  The childminder effectively shares good quality information with parents, school and any other early years settings children attend. Consequently, partnerships are highly effective and children receive consistent care and complementary education.  Children build excellent relationships with the childminder. They are confident, self- assured individuals who are extremely happy and secure within their environment.  Children are cared for in an inspiring, highly stimulating environment. They move freely

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This provision is good

between the playroom and the outdoors and all areas of learning are promoted well.  Safeguarding practice is excellent. The childminder has a very good understanding of her responsibilities to protect children from harm. Children are cared for in an extremely safe and secure environment.  Children's behaviour is exemplary because the childminder is an excellent role model. She gives clear expectations and boundaries, and encourages all children to share and take turns. As a result, children play very well together.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On some occasions, the childminder misses opportunities to further question the children to help them become even more effective thinkers and problem solvers.  The childminder does not always extend the interests of boys so that they become highly engaged in their learning.

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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

 enable children to become even more effective thinkers and problem solvers, for example, by using different questioning techniques  find more innovative ways to enrich boys learning to help them become more highly engaged so that they are supported to make the best possible progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home that are used for childminding.  The inspector observed children engaged in a variety of activities, inside and outdoor.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures, and the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's training, and the suitability of all adults in the household.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder's teaching is good. She knows when to join in with children's play to engage and motivate them in their learning. The childminder plans a wide variety of activities that successfully build on what children already know and can do. The childminder regularly talks to the children. She questions them, models language and repeats words. This practice effectively promotes children's speaking and listening skills. However, on occasions, the childminder misses opportunities to extend her questioning further. Consequently, children are not continually encouraged to think and problem solve so that their learning potential is maximised. Children gain an awareness of the world around them as they plant and grow runner beans, and watch caterpillars grow into butterflies. They enjoy being creative as they use a range of materials to decorate pictures of mini-beasts. Children have many opportunities to make marks in a variety of ways, both

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who attend. This is good

indoors and outside. Children excitedly join in with singing songs. They play musical instruments and enjoy tapping them to the beat of the songs. The childminder promotes children's interests through offering children a wide range of resources. She provides challenging activities across all areas of learning. However, activities do not always capture and maintain the interest of boys. Consequently, they are not always effectively supported to make rapid progress in their learning.

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outstanding

The childminder ensures that every child's needs are exceptionally well met. Every child is nurtured and their contribution is highly valued. Consequently, children gain a real sense of belonging. Children show their delight as they move around the highly stimulating environment. They have an abundance of opportunities to make many choices in their learning. The childminder uses every opportunity throughout routines and activities to skilfully teach children about the importance of healthy lifestyles and keeping safe. Children's physical development is promoted extremely well because they have excellent opportunities to use equipment in the garden. The childminder places a high focus on taking children out on trips and visits to give them an excellent range of experiences.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Her documentation is rigorous and continually shared with parents. The childminder reviews and evaluates her practice very effectively. She gains views from parents, children and other professionals, in order to ensure continuous improvement. The childminder strives to offer children the best experiences so that they have a solid foundation in which to grow. She tracks the progress children are making to ensure any gaps in their learning are quickly identified. The childminder places a high focus on professional development. She maintains a current paediatric first-aid certificate and attends additional training. This ensures that she continues to enhance her knowledge and understanding of childcare issues.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY384861 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 858890 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Brownhills, Walsall. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education places for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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