Childminder, Out-of school day care in Walsall

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 September 2015 26 July 2012

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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 childminder and her assistant are clear about their responsibility to safeguard children. They have a secure knowledge of child protection procedures and in the event of a concern know how to make a referral to the appropriate authorities.  The childminder provides a safe environment and she supervises children at all times. She uses a broad range of policies to help her manage her provision and carries out regular risk assessments to help to keep children safe.  The quality of teaching is good. The well-qualified childminder continues to attend training to keep her knowledge up to date and to refresh her teaching skills. She has a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements. This has a positive impact on the progress children make. All children make good progress in their learning and development, regardless of their age or capabilities.  Children are very happy, confident and settled in the childminder's welcoming home.

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This provision is good

The kind and caring childminder and her assistant know the children in their care extremely well and have created warm, appropriate and strong bonds with them.  The childminder provides appropriate praise and encouragement. Children feel good about themselves. They develop a 'have a go' attitude to learning as they have confidence in their own abilities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not find out enough about what children already know and can do when they first join the setting.  The childminder has not yet fully established an effective two-way flow of information about children's next steps in learning with other settings they attend.

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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

 find out more about what children already know and can do when they first join the setting  exchange even more information about children's next steps in learning with the other settings they attend.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and reviewed the quality of teaching.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding and the toys and resources available.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation document.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of adults living and working on the premises.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of her responsibilities to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have a good awareness of how to keep children safe and ensure their welfare is maintained. The childminder reflects on her work and is committed to improving her provision. She has clear targets for future development. The childminder has good systems in place to coach and train her assistant. The childminder adds to her own skills and knowledge through attending training and through online research. Information is shared regularly with parents, along with ideas on how they can continue their children's learning at home. However, partnerships with other settings that the children attend are not yet fully effective. This reduces the opportunities to plan together a consistent approach to moving children forward in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant carry out regular observations, in order to assess children's abilities and check their progress. They provide a broad range of toys and resources. They use these to provide good quality learning experiences. They foster children's communication skills well during the many valuable discussions they share. Children's mathematical development is promoted well. The childminder and her assistant adeptly help older children to think about the shape of numbers. Younger children are supported with their early counting skills. The childminder and her assistant promote children's early literacy skills and encourage their enjoyment of stories and rhymes. They share information with parents about their children's achievements during their time in their care. However, the childminder does not find out enough about what children already know and can do when they first start to enable her to quickly establish their

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

starting points. That said, children develop the skills they need for future learning and their subsequent move on to school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children undoubtedly enjoy their time in the childminder's home. The childminder and her assistant effectively model good manners. Children know what is expected of them. They behave very well and play cooperatively together. Older children encourage younger children to join in their play. The childminder and her assistant help children to learn to keep themselves safe. Children know why they need to wash their hands after using the toilet. The childminder provides children with nutritious and healthy snacks and meals. Children enjoy and learn about the benefits of daily exercise and fresh air. Children demonstrate their growing independence as they manage personal tasks, such as putting on their coats to go outside.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development. They are active and motivated learners eager to engage in activities. Older children learn key skills in readiness for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY348080 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 1000075 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 July 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Walsall. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant.

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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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