Childminder 255417

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 June 2016 11 May 2011

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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 is well qualified and she has a good understanding of the different ways children learn. She provides a good range of experiences that helps children make effective progress in all aspects of their learning.  The quality of the childminder's teaching is good. The childminder joins in with children's play. Her positive interactions help children to remain interested and engaged in purposeful play and learning.  Children are happy, very settled and secure. The childminder is kind, caring and nurturing. She provides lots of praise, reassurance and attention to support children's emotional and physical well-being.  Children develop very good communication and language skills. The childminder regularly talks to children. She asks them questions and encourages them to respond. The childminder models and repeats words to reinforce children's rapidly developing language skills.  Children's behaviour is good. They are well mannered and show care and concern for

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This provision is good

others. The childminder uses positive language to reinforce good behaviour and her expectations are high. She is a good role model, who has a calm and sensitive nature.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although, the childminder has continued to complete further training and strives to do her best, she has not fully considered how she can further enhance her own teaching practice to truly enrich her provision.  Some activities are not organised enough to enable all children taking part to benefit as much as possible. For example, babies do not always experience the same level of opportunity to learn from the sensory activities offered as older children do.

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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

 focus professional development more specifically on enhancing the quality of teaching to help provide the best possible outcomes for children  organise activities even more effectively and enhance opportunities for babies to engage in sensory exploration and investigation.

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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 viewed evidence of the suitability of all adults living or working on the childminding premises.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, training records and children's assessment records and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has continued to keep her knowledge up to date. she has a good understanding of her responsibilities to protect children from harm. The childminder identifies risks and minimises these to keep children safe. Partnerships with parents and carers are good. The childminder continually shares information with them about their child's progress and how they can continue to support their child's development at home. Self-evaluation processes are effective. The childminder uses the views of parents and carers to help her drive forward continual improvement. The childminder works closely with a co-childminder and, together, they have begun to reflect on the quality of the activities provided. They regularly share ideas of how to enhance the provision further. The childminder monitors children's progress accurately and swiftly identifies and addresses any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses precise assessments of children's progress to identify their next steps in learning. She plans activities that are challenging and stimulating to help children build on what they know and can do. She uses a range of teaching strategies to help children of different ages to become involved in a wealth of activities. Children enjoy exploring ice. They enjoy watching what happens as it melts. The childminder fosters children's developing thinking skills as she questions them. Children are curious and talk about what ice feels like. They are excited to find hidden items as the ice melts. Babies show their curiosity when they have some opportunities to explore the ice with their hands and feet. The childminder encourages children to become actively involved in stories and rhymes. This helps children to develop their vocabulary and concentration.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children gain a real sense of belonging in the warm, caring environment. Children are confident, self-assured and make their needs known. The childminder knows the children and their family backgrounds well. She tailors experiences to ensure each child's care and learning needs are met effectively. Children develop skills in taking care of their own needs, relative to their age. The childminder encourages children to help out with small tasks and to tidy away before moving on to the next activity. Children have good opportunities for daily fresh air as they freely choose when they want to play outdoors. Their physical skills are promoted well as the childminder makes good use of the outdoor space and encourages them to use play equipment safely.

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Outcomes for children are good

Young children are making very good progress in their learning. They are successfully gaining the skills that will effectively prepare them for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move on to nursery or school. Babies are happy, content and feel secure. They are developing their physical skills as they move to reach toys of interest. Children are beginning to use tools in a variety of ways. They are curious and inquisitive to learn how things work. Children explore their environment and resources. They are beginning to develop their own ideas and confidently make choices in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 255417 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 854878 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works closely with another registered childminder.

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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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