Childminder EY312728

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 April 2016 9 December 2013

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 well-qualified childminder creates a warm and welcoming environment where children have fun while they play and learn. She provides an interesting range of activities across all areas of learning. This helps children make good progress towards the early learning goals.  Children are developing good levels of independence. They confidently make choices about what they play with. They develop a strong sense of responsibility and attend to their own self-care needs.  Children build close attachments with the childminder. She is sensitive and caring to their needs. The childminder encourages children to understand expectations and boundaries. Consequently, they learn how to behave well and play happily together.  Partnerships with parents, schools and other settings that children attend are good. The childminder shares information with them to continually promote their progress so that she provides care and learning that meets children's needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder misses opportunities to fully extend children's communication and language skills.

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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

 provide even more opportunities to challenge and build on children's communication and language skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and the children.  The inspector looked at information about children, for example, their accident records and development records.  The inspector discussed the childminder's evaluation, assessment and planning methods and her range of policies and procedures.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a very good understanding of the procedures for protecting children from abuse and neglect. Risk assessments are thorough so that all areas of the home are safe and well maintained. The childminder reflects on her own practice and seeks the views of the parents and children using her service. She considers what she does well and what she would like to do to improve. She networks with other childminders and attends training courses to build on her knowledge and skills. Effective steps are in place for passing on any information and good practice to her assistant.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her own observations and information from their parents to assess children's starting points in their learning. She regularly shares information with parents regarding their child's development. These links enable children to continue with, and complete activities they start at home. Children are well motivated and eager learners. The childminder provides them with a range of stimulating activities and resources. Carefully planned activities encourage children to freely choose what they want and to problem solve. Children enjoy scooping rice into containers and pour this into a wheel that turns. The childminder skilfully promotes children's literacy skills. Children write down their friends names for party invitations. This helps them to recognise text and develop good control in their early writing skills. Children use number for practical purposes. For example, to calculate how many cars they need to put into their party bags.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers relevant information from parents and other providers when children start attending. She know the needs of each child which helps her to meet their individual care needs well. Outings to local venues, toddler clubs and an allotment helps children explore the natural environment safely. The childminder acts as a positive role model. She gives gentle reminders to encourage children to use good manners and share toys. Children receive praise and acknowledgement for their achievements which contributes towards their confidence. The childminder listens and responds to what children say, helping them to feel valued and respected. Children learn about a healthy lifestyle. They enjoy nutritious meals and often prepare their own snack and sandwiches with help.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They are well motivated and are curious as they learn. They are developing the key skills that they need for their future learning. Children develop good communication, language and social skills. They express themselves confidently and take part in activities that develop their early writing skills. Children develop their strong independence skills well and are well prepared for the next stage of their learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY312728 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 1043500 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 December 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Brownhills, Walsall. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder 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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