Childminder in Walsall

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 July 2016 19 February 2015

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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

 Following the last inspection, the childminder has significantly improved her service. She ensures all adults in the household are suitably checked and she has attended further training courses, in order to improve outcomes for children. All required documentation is maintained appropriately and the childminder has undertaken effective self-evaluation.  The childminder has a good knowledge of the seven areas of learning. She follows children's interests to help plan for their learning. She uses observations and assessments to identify children's next steps in learning.  The childminder consistently promotes positive behaviour by making her expectations clear to children. She has a calm and sensitive approach which effectively promotes children's emotional well-being.  The childminder works in close partnership with parents. She encourages parents to contribute to their children's progress records and learning. This means a shared

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This provision is good

approach to children's learning is promoted. Also, parents are well informed about their child's ongoing progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gather enough information about children's skills on entry to help her plan precisely for their learning from the outset.  The childminder does not consistently ask parents for their views on the quality of the provision or what aspects would benefit from improvement.

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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

 gather more information about what children know and can do when they first attend and use this to plan precisely for them from the start  provide more ways for parents to share their ideas and suggestions as part of the self- evaluation process.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding. She spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed practice and interactions between the childminder and children during play and daily care routines. She carried out observations with the childminder and discussed the teaching and learning taking place.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies and procedures, the childminder's training records and children's learning records. She also discussed the childminder's self- evaluation and action plan.  The inspector looked at all suitability checks for the adults living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder implements comprehensive and robust policies and procedures that help her to keep children safe. She understands how to identify and report any concerns about the children in her care. The childminder is well motivated and committed to providing good quality care and learning for children. She effectively monitors children's learning and development. Assessments are shared with parents to keep them up to date with their child's progress. The childminder is able to identify any gaps in children's learning and knows how to close these quickly. The childminder fully understands the need to work together with other early years professionals, in order to successfully meet children's individual needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a variety of exciting activities for children to learn through their play. She consistently challenges children to reach the next stage in their development. She interacts well with children. She interprets the needs of young children effectively through their non-verbal communication. She supports children's learning well and encourages them to repeat words and sounds to develop their listening, communication and language skills. Children enjoy exploring and investigating. They show their excitement as they notice the marks they make when they pour water over the outdoor slabs. They use sticks to make marks in sand and enjoy exploring the change as sand and water are mixed. The childminder talks to parents about their child's progress and successfully supports them with extending their learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are cared for in a welcoming environment. They form good relationships with the childminder and are emotionally secure in her care. Young children gain an understanding of sharing and taking turns. The childminder raises their self-esteem as she responds with praise to their positive behaviour, efforts and achievements. Children's well-being is given high priority and the childminder helps them to manage risks safely. For example, younger children gain confidence as they climb and use wheeled toys. They have daily exercise and thoroughly enjoy playing outdoors in the fresh air. Children's good health is promoted well. They childminder provides healthy meals and snacks. Also, food provided by parents is stored appropriately to ensure children's well-being is protected. Children are prepared well emotionally for moving on to nursery and school, for example, as they socialise with other adults and children at groups and on outings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident to make decisions and independently make choices from the variety of activities, both indoors or outdoors. Younger children enjoy looking at books with the childminder. They learn to be confident communicators and clearly express their needs. Children enjoy sensory exploration and use their imagination well to express themselves. They begin to learn to recognise colour and shape with one-to-one support. Children make good progress in their learning and development. They develop key skills in readiness for their future learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 255488 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 1050635 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 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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