Childminder in Wolverhampton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 June 2015 9 January 2012

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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 develop good exploratory skills, in particular, when they play outside. The childminder plans lots of play in the garden, because some of the children enjoy digging. For example, they find worms, and also look down crevices and move logs in their search for snails. Therefore, they learn about nature while they develop good coordination skills.  The childminder regularly observes children while they play and makes accurate assessments of their achievements. She shares these with parents who continue with activities at home, such as counting and reading. They jointly agree how to move children on to develop their skills across all areas of learning.  The childminder has a secure understanding of the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage, which underpins her good practice. She maintains up-to-date information about safeguarding procedures, so that she can report concerns she might

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This provision is good

have about children in her care.  There are successful partnerships with parents who comment glowingly on the quality of children's learning and care. Parents appreciate how the childminder promotes children's good behaviour and shares information.  Children demonstrate by their behaviour that they feel emotionally secure in her care. They confidently ask for help and invite her to join in with play. Children are also happy to continue with play on their own, or with others, as appropriate.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder fully engages children during activities, she does not ask questions that help them to think critically, so that their understanding is developed further.  The childminder does not help children to increase their understanding of the healthy foods that they eat daily.

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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

 help children to make new connections to transform their understanding, for example, to explain what happens when they squirt paint on to paper that is attached to a wall  help children to learn why they eat healthy foods daily, so that they have a good grasp of the benefits of healthy eating or a healthy diet.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the parts of the childminder's home used for the care of children.  The inspector observed teaching and learning activities outside.  The inspector looked at a sample of procedures and children's records.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation form and written feedback from parents.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at convenient times during the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The well-qualified childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. Therefore, she provides stimulating activities and ensures children make good progress in their development. The childminder effectively plans for children's learning by taking account of their individual abilities. For instance, she skilfully combines water play and painting to deliver activities that children enjoy. She includes challenge for children to squeeze the nozzle of the spray bottle as they apply the paint to paper. She focuses on two colours, so that more-able children learn to recognise these. The childminder gives clear instructions and maintains a running commentary on their activities. Therefore, children's listening skills and understanding are well promoted. However, she does not ask questions, so that they learn to think critically during play. Children are beginning to learn about measurements, because the childminder compares how much mixture there is in each

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who attend. This is good

bottle. She competently raises children's awareness of changes when they mix colours. The childminder consistently gives praise and this motivates them to continue with the activities.

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good

Children are at home in the care of the childminder who provides a welcoming environment. This means they are fully at ease and form strong bonds with the childminder. They are generally well behaved and are beginning to learn how to share during play. The childminder supervises closely, so that children grow more confident as they independently help themselves to water. She gives clear guidance, so that they learn how to avoid an overflow each time they use the water dispenser. Children drink frequently in hot weather, and they have fun while they ride bikes and move and run around the spacious garden. This means that they benefit from physical exercise. The contents of lunch boxes are healthy and the childminder supplements these with fresh fruit for snacks. However, she does not help children to learn about the reasons for eating food that is good for them. Children learn to keep safe, because the childminder patiently

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good

explains why they should sit on chairs and to avoid standing on them.

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provision is good

The childminder effectively implements procedures and consistently reviews her practice. She regularly monitors activities, planning and assessments to successfully promote children's learning. Self-evaluation is robust and all recommendations from the last inspection have been met. The childminder regularly attends training, including workshops about the development of children aged two years. As a result, she has a better grasp of how to promote their learning and care. Therefore, the good quality teaching is enhanced, so that she consistently encourages children's good progress. The childminder is well informed about the needs of pre-school children who attend other providers. She ensures they continue with activities that prepare them well for their learning at school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY428940 Local authority Wolverhampton Inspection number 852932 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 January 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She offers funded early education for two-year-old children. The childminder has a 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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