Apata, Gabriella Olajumoke

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 May 2015 25 October 2011

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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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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not always use effective methods to promote children's good behaviour. This means that children have not yet grasped the reasons for consistently sharing resources and taking turns during activities.  The childminder does not encourage more-able children to increase their independence skills by using the cutlery provided to feed themselves.  The childminder does not ensure self-evaluation is always robust, in order to identify weaknesses that must be addressed.

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It has the following strengths

 The well-qualified childminder provides good quality teaching to promote children's learning. She uses information from observations to plan for their next steps in learning. Regular assessments show that children are at the expected levels of development for their age.  The childminder works generally well with parents, encouraging them to take home books to read with children. She has regular discussions to clarify how best to support children who speak English as an additional language.  Children form positive bonds with the childminder. They have opportunities to explore their surroundings and have access to a wide range of resources.  The childminder has a suitable understanding of the procedures to follow, should she have a concern about a child's welfare.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 help children to learn the importance of taking turns and to understand the reasons for sharing resources, so that they develop an awareness of the needs of others

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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

 increase opportunities for children to do things for themselves, such as using cutlery to eat their food, so that they further develop their independence  evaluate practice more rigorously, so that any weaknesses are accurately identified and appropriate action is taken to improve the quality of children's care and education.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the childminder's home that are used for childminding.  The inspector observed teaching and learning activities indoors and outside.  The inspector looked at a sample of procedures and children's records.  The inspector checked the childminder's self-evaluation form and written feedback from parents.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at convenient times.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides stimulating activities, ensuring children's learning is well promoted so that they make good progress in their development. The childminder skilfully adapts activities to children's individual needs, resulting in them learning at their own pace. She competently promotes children's imaginary play, encouraging them to explore the textures and temperatures of sand and water. She listens as they talk about their big sandcastles. The childminder encourages children to develop their small-muscle skills by filling and emptying buckets. She gives lots of praise, which means children are motivated to remain focused as they name colours. The childminder encourages children to count to two or beyond, according to their stage of development. This results in them developing their early number skills. Story time is well managed as the childminder uses various props, including musical instruments, to enthuse children and to ensure that they are fully

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who attend. This is good

engaged. She allows sufficient time for children to look at books, resulting in them developing an understanding that print carries meaning.

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requires improvement

The childminder encourages children's good behaviour with reminders about expectations. However, children are not learning to willingly take turns and share resources. The childminder has discussions with parents about the contents of lunchboxes, and on the whole, these are healthy and nutritious. The childminder ensures children drink regularly from their individual bottles of water, which are kept within reach. Children develop some independence skills as they select resources for play. However, they are not sufficiently encouraged to use cutlery to feed themselves. The childminder takes children to physical- play venues where they learn to develop appropriate skills, such as climbing. On their walk to other venues, children learn about road safety, ensuring they have some awareness of keeping safe. Through attendance at playgroups, children develop the confidence to mix with others. This means that they gain some of the skills they need for the next stage in

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provision requires improvement

The childminder appropriately follows most procedures to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has competently addressed the recommendations from the last inspection. As a result, the planning and assessments are much improved to meet children's learning needs. However, self-evaluation does not identify several weaknesses, so that these can be addressed to improve some aspects of children's care. The childminder reviews the activities and asks children to identify which aspects they enjoy. She uses this information to ensure children receive good support for their learning through their interests.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY390128 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 859244 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Walsall. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a level 3 qualification. She offers overnight care and provides funded early education for two-year-old children. The childminder cares for children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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