Childminder in Walsall

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 July 2015 9 February 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

 The quality of teaching is good and this helps children to make good progress in their learning. The childminder provides a wide range of play experiences and activities that interest children.  The childminder ensures very good provision is made for outdoor play so that children benefit from being in the fresh air. As a result, children's health and well-being are successfully promoted.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote the health and safety of children in her care. She has assessed all risks to her premises and has minimised these so children are able to access all areas safely.  Good planning of activities, specifically to follow children's interests, ensures that they are challenged and interested in their play.  The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection procedures approved by the Local Safeguarding Children Board and, subsequently, she is able to safeguard children

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although there is a regular two-way flow of information with parents, the information gathered does not best support the childminder when planning for children's future learning.  The childminder does not seek as much information as possible from parents about what children already know and can do when they first start.

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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

 enhance the current arrangements for sharing information with parents, in order to encourage them to share more information about their child's learning and development at home  build on the range of information gained from parents about children's starting points and use this information to plan even more effectively for children's individual learning from the outset.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's policies, self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of members of the household.  The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home that are used for childminding.  The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

Children make good progress in their learning and development because of the childminder's effective teaching. She has a secure understanding of children's individual interests and adapts planning to meet their needs. Children use their imaginations well as they pretend they are going shopping to buy different food. Children's language and communication skills are promoted by the childminder through constant conversations and repeating words. For example, when young children say, 'narna' the childminder says, 'banana.' The childminder ably supports children's learning by asking which animal is the biggest and smallest. As a result, children competently count from one to 10, name the animals and are beginning to recognise numerals and mathematical concepts, such as more or less. The childminder uses good tracker systems, which help her to identify any possible gaps in children's progress. She maintains lovely learning journals, photographs

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who attend. This is good

and observation records of children. The childminder shares these with parents and regularly discusses their child's progress. However, the childminder does not always gather as much information as possible from parents about their child's ongoing achievements at home. In addition, she does not find out as much as possible about the skills and abilities children already have. This means she cannot immediately make a full assessment of children's starting points in their learning in order to plan effectively right from the outset.

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good

Children are very relaxed and at ease in the childminder's welcoming home environment. The playroom is very well resourced and activities are easily accessible to them. The childminder has a clear understanding of how to promote children's good behaviour and she praises children for their efforts. This promotes their confidence, self-esteem and emotional well-being. Children form close relationships with the childminder and her family. The childminder takes children on regular weekly visits to local groups, which helps children to develop social skills in preparation for starting school. Children follow good hygiene routines, such as handwashing to promote their good health. Children enjoy a range of fresh fruit for their snacks, enabling them to select their favourites and try out new tastes. They also help to prepare their own snacks as they cut up fruit and the childminder talks to them about healthy eating.

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provision is good

The childminder has a clear understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3, which gives her good underpinning knowledge of child development. This has a positive impact on children's learning. Overall, partnerships with parents are good and contribute greatly to children's well-being. The childminder shares her policies with parents so they are fully aware of the service she offers. She is reflective and able to evaluate her practice in order to bring about improvements that benefit children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 228395 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 866385 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1994 and lives in the Aldridge area of Walsall. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She 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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