Apata, Gabriella Olajumoke

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 October 2016 29 May 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

 Thorough self-evaluation procedures demonstrate that the childminder has made continuous improvement since her last inspection and has successfully addressed the actions raised. She takes effective steps to update her childcare knowledge and to develop her practice further.  The childminder engages children well in their activities. Since her last inspection, she has improved how she helps children to manage their own behaviour and to know what is expected of them. Children are enthusiastic, enjoy their learning, play well together and adhere to the boundaries of good behaviour.  The childminder works well with parents and ensures they are involved in their children's learning. She shares information with them regarding their children's progress and supports parents in enhancing children's learning at home and promoting continuity in their care.  The childminder uses observation and assessment of children's progress effectively. She

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This provision is good

identifies any gaps in their learning and helps them to make good progress from their starting points.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not help children to deepen their understanding of why it is important to eat healthy foods and the impact of this on their bodies.  The childminder does not make good use of opportunities to develop children's awareness of size, shape and position and extend their mathematical skills further.

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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

 help children to extend their understanding of the reasons for eating healthy foods as part of a healthy lifestyle  make the most of opportunities for children to develop their awareness of size, shape and position and further support their mathematical understanding.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to the children at various times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder and the children while they took part in activities.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector sampled children's development records and discussed their progress with the childminder.  The inspector sampled documentation, including the childminder's self-evaluation form, policies and procedures. She looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her qualifications.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates that she understands what to do if she has a concern about a child in her care, and protects children from harm. She completes risk assessments and implements effective safety procedures to minimise any hazards. The childminder is committed to professional development and attends training that helps her to update her skills and knowledge. For example, she attended a course that has helped her to manage children's behaviour more effectively. The childminder works closely with local schools and other settings that children attend or move on to. The childminder seeks the views of parents and children. This helps her to review her provision to identify and make improvements that have a positive impact on children's learning and development. For example, she has recently renewed the outdoor equipment, providing children with a wider range of challenges.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She asks children questions to prompt their thinking and help them to work things out. The childminder has a good knowledge of each child's development and provides targeted challenges. For instance, she encourages children to count and identify numbers. They recognise initial letters and animal names and sounds, which supports their language development. Children are enthused when they use piece of large balancing equipment and buckets to discover what happens when they add water to each of the buckets. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to solve problems, use their imagination and develop creative ideas. They enjoy role play as they pretend to cook a meal and use toy tools to repair things in the garden. The childminder ensures that children help themselves and enjoy a wide variety of accessible resources to develop their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers a warm and welcoming environment for children. Her home is safe and well organised. She tailors the settling-in sessions to meet children's individual needs. Children behave well and chat to one another as they play. They respond positively to the guidance and expectations the childminder provides. Children have regular access to an interesting outdoor area with stimulating resources. They also enjoy outings to the local park, activity centres and social groups, which helps to promote their understanding of the wider world. Children are familiar with the care routines, such as washing hands before meals, and they learn how to protect themselves from infection.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make good progress in their learning. Children enjoy participating in activities and are enthusiastic learners. They communicate confidently and describe to each other what is happening during their play. Children are increasingly independent, make friendships and are eager to play. These skills help to prepare them well for their future learning and as they move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY390128 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 1051052 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Walsall. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant qualification at level 3. She offers overnight care and provides funded early education for two-year-old children.

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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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