Childminder in Walsall

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 June 2015 21 January 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

 Children are happy and relaxed within the childminder's home because of the good relationships she establishes with them.  Children have secure attachments to the childminder. This supports their emotional and social developmental well. As a result, children demonstrate high levels of confidence and good social skills.  Space and resources are organised well to develop children's independence so they can make choices about what they play with.  Regular outings to local parks and opportunities to play in the garden ensure children spend time in the fresh air, develop their physical skills and begin to adopt healthy lifestyles.  Children are very well supported when they move on to nursery or school because the childminder works effectively in partnership with parents and other professionals to help prepare children well for the changes ahead.  The childminder has a wealth of experience and regularly updates her knowledge. For

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This provision is good

example, the child protection training she has attended has given her a secure knowledge of how to protect children from harm.  The childminder provides parents with verbal feedback and a daily diary with information about children's daily routines and activities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not establish children's starting points for their learning as swiftly as possible because she does not ask parents for enough information about what their children already know and can do when they first join the setting.

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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

 establish the starting points for children's future learning more swiftly when they first join the setting, for example, by asking parents for more information about what their children already know and can do.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and members of the household. She looked at a selection of policies, procedures and children's records.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and conducted a joint observation.  The inspector toured the areas of the childminder's home that are used for childminding purposes.  The views of parents, carers and children were taken into account from written questionnaires and cards.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder plans rewarding activities that promote children's learning and ensure they make good progress. She enriches their learning by involving them in activities in the community, including activities at another childminder's home and allotment. The childminder plans a good balance of activities which take account of how children learn and their interests. For example, she involves young children in creative activities. They paint butterflies using string to make a pattern. Young children make a range of swirly patterns as they move the string around the paint. The childminder takes the opportunity to teach children about colours, shapes and patterns. They develop their hand-to-eye coordination as they practice early writing with chalk on the paving slabs. Individual learning files are in place for all children and these include photographs, creative work, observations and assessments of their progress. These are used to identify the next steps

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who attend. This is good

in each child's development. As a consequence, children are extremely well prepared for the next stages in their learning, including school. The childminder works carefully with parents to support children's learning. However, she does not find out enough about what children already know and can do when they first join the setting. This means that she cannot establish a starting point for their future learning and plan for their good progress right from the start.

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good

Children enjoy a warm and secure relationship with the childminder in her homely setting. The childminder takes time to get to know all children very well. Children are calm and relaxed within the home and are fully at ease. This is because their individual needs are effectively met. Children are polite, well mannered and control their own behaviour well. The childminder is skilled in developing children's independence and learning during play and daily routines. The consideration given to hygiene practices and healthy lifestyles is apparent at all times. Children enjoy nutritious and healthy snacks, such as fruit, which they help to cut up. They enjoy lots of fresh air and exercise and benefit enormously from using the garden, parks and the local community groups.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of her roles and responsibilities for safeguarding. She follows effective procedures to protect children. Risk assessments are documented to help the childminder monitor potential risks. She completes regular safety checks of her premises, resources and of any outings to ensure the continued safety of children. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3, which gives her good underpinning knowledge of child development. The childminder works closely with other professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and to ensure they are provided with additional support, when appropriate. The childminder shows commitment to her role and strives to develop her practice by identifying where improvement can be made.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 255419 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 866957 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1989 and lives in Walsall. She operates all year round from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding for two-year-old children. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3. 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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