Childminder in Walsall

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 September 2015 5 May 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The quality of teaching is good. The childminder listens and responds to children's interests and needs. She helps them to actively learn through play.  Observation and assessments effectively support planning for the next steps in children's learning. Children make consistently good progress in relation to their starting points.  The childminder's expectations are high. She has a strong commitment to developing high-quality provision for the benefit of the children who attend.  The childminder has effective arrangements in place for safeguarding children. Children are safe, secure and well protected from harm. They learn how to keep themselves safe.  The childminder establishes good relationships with parents. She keeps them well informed about their child's progress and welcomes their comments and suggestions.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide children with enough opportunities to learn about and develop an appreciation for diversity.

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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 learn about, explore and celebrate diversity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder and looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers from information included in the childminder's own parent survey and from those present during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She accesses ongoing training to further improve her teaching and to provide high standards of care for children. Parent partnerships are good. The childminder uses information provided by parents to better plan for children's needs. For example, the childminder works closely with parents to encourage children to eat during mealtimes. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge and knows what to do if she is concerned about a child and regularly evaluates her practice. She speaks to other professionals and networks with other childminders to help her identify her strengths and any areas in need of improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is good. Children learn how to look after living things, such as safely feeding the pet rabbits and the pond fish. Children's imaginations are stimulated and the childminder joins in with their role play. Children pretend to go shopping and buy fruit and vegetables. Their early mathematical skills are encouraged, for example, they count steps as they climb up to the slide. Young children are well prepared for their next stages of learning. The childminder extends their language skills well, and carefully questions them, making conversation as they play. Children learn about the world they live in. They explore shells and listen for sounds as they put them to their ear. However, the childminder does not always provide children with enough opportunities to learn about diversity or the similarities and differences between themselves and the wider community.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are well settled and behave very well. They have secure attachments with the childminder. She gives children cuddles and reassurance when needed and helps children to feel valued. She displays children's artwork on the walls. Strong values and good manners are promoted well. For example, children are polite and say please and thank you when asking for things, such as toys. The childminder promotes children's physical development well. They play in the garden and enjoy the fresh air. They learn about healthy routines, such as wiping their runny noses and washing their hands. Children enjoy healthy snacks and eat fruit and drink plenty of fresh water. Independence is encouraged and the childminder teaches children to do things for themselves. Children learn to put their own coat on and to take it off again when they return indoors. Children are well prepared with the independence skills they need ready for when they move on to

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They achieve at the expected levels of development for their age. The childminder provides children with a stimulating and welcoming environment which encourages them to be motivated and engaged to learn. Children develop good communication skills and are well prepared in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY136820 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 855687 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001 and lives in Walsall. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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