Childminder in Sandwell

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 July 2016 24 November 2014

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Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder has failed to maintain a current first-aid certificate.  The childminder does not always use what she knows about individual children's learning and development needs, in order to help them make the best possible progress they can.  Occasionally, the childminder overlooks opportunities to promote children's mathematical development during activities and experiences.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder devotes her time and attention to the children in her care. As a result, children develop a sense of belonging as they form appropriate relationships with the childminder. They clearly enjoy the time they spend with her. This reinforces children's self-confidence and emotional well-being.  The childminder is skilled in promoting children's understanding, speaking and listening skills. She describes what is happening and models new language as she plays and talks with them. This helps children to concentrate and motivates them to learn and keep on exploring as they play.  The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn. She considers children's individual interests and ensures that they have easy access to a broad range of toys and experiences. They enjoy lots of opportunities for outdoor learning. This promotes their good health, well-being and physical skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 complete a paediatric first-aid training course. 06/08/2016

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 make better use of the next steps identified for individual children's learning and development to increase the potential for children to make rapid progress  make better use of spontaneously occurring opportunities to help children develop their understanding of number and quantities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed children's learning with the childminder following the observation of an activity.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She viewed all areas of the home used for childminding and observed activities, speaking to children at appropriate times while they played.  The inspector looked at children's observation records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector looked at evidence of self-evaluation and took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of adults living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has failed to update her training in paediatric first aid. However, she has booked on a training course to renew her first-aid qualification. The childminder provides a safe environment for children to play and learn in. There are good systems in place to identify and act on risks. The childminder implements a good range of policies and procedures that helps her run the provision effectively. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has attended training in child protection. She is aware of the signs and symptoms that would cause her concern about a child's welfare and knows how to respond appropriately. The childminder reflects on her practice and seeks guidance and support to make continual improvements to her work with children. She understands her role in working together with other settings children attend to promote their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has systems in place to find out about children's likes and dislikes when they first start in her setting. She is familiar with using observation as a means of identifying individual children's next steps in their learning. However, the childminder does not focus activities consistently enough on what children need to learn next to help them make the best possible progress they can. Children make imaginary drinks and meals. The childminder talks to them about what they are doing. This helps children to develop their own ideas. They learn new words and expressions as they play. Babies press buttons on electronic toys to make lights flash and different noises to sound. The childminder helps them to make sense of their actions as they practise their skills. Children decorate biscuits. The childminder teaches colour names and encourages children to make marks. However, she occasionally misses opportunities to use number names and quantities as they play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder has allowed her first-aid qualification to lapse. However, the impact on children's welfare is minimal. This is because the childminder knows how to respond in the event of a minor accident or emergency. Documentation regarding children's attendance and any accidents are maintained as required. The childminder gently helps toddlers to refocus their attention, so that they learn to regulate their own behaviour in different situations. The childminder encourages children to help out with small tasks and tidy up before moving on to the next activity. Children develop an understanding of the childminder's rules and how to follow them. The childminder supports children well to gain self-awareness and an understanding of their own hygiene and toileting needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are learning through their play. They are making good progress from their starting points. Children are confident because the childminder promotes their sense of belonging and develops their self-esteem. Children's speaking and listening skills are supported. They learn to make sense of their own actions and are motivated to keep on trying. Children are beginning to develop the necessary skills and knowledge they will need to be ready for the move on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY232267 Local authority Sandwell Inspection number 1044508 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 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in in the Cradley Heath area of the West Midlands. Her provision operates all year round from 7am until 5.30pm on 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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