Childminder EY349472

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 March 2017 23 November 2016

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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 made some improvements since her last inspection. However, there are still some weaknesses in her practice. Arrangements for the supervision of her assistant are not yet established well enough.  The childminder does not always implement robust procedures for administering medication to children.  The childminder's assistant does not give older children enough opportunities to express their understanding of what they know and to develop their thinking skills.  The childminder has not focused on her programme of professional development sharply enough to help extend her knowledge and skills.

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It has the following strengths

 The well-qualified childminder knows what children can do and she observes their play to identify their emerging needs. She uses this information to plan a wide range of interesting experiences that match children's interests and preferences. Children make good progress in readiness for school.  Children explore their environment freely and demonstrate good levels of confidence. They actively participate in a broad range of activities and make choices in their play.  The childminder shares information with parents about their child's day and what they are learning. Parents comment that their children tell them about the busy days they have and the time they spend in the local community.  The childminder and her assistant provide a homely environment for children. They are caring and affectionate towards them. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in their company.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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Due Date

 improve the arrangements for the supervisions and monitoring of the assistant's practice and provide support, coaching and training needed to further develop their knowledge, skills and confidence 30/06/2017

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Due Date

 ensure written permission is gained from parents prior to administering medication and keep a written record of any medicine administered to a child. 30/06/2017

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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

 enhance the programme of professional development and focus on key areas of practice to drive improvement further  give older children more opportunities to express their understanding of what they know and to develop their thinking skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding and the toys and resources available. She observed activities and reviewed the quality of teaching.  The inspector looked at a range of documents and discussed the childminder's self- evaluation.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of all adults living and working on the premises.  The inspector carried out an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant, and the children at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. She took account of the views of parents provided in written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder maintains a range of documents relating to children's attendance, individual needs and accidents. However, records relating to medication have not been correctly completed. The childminder's arrangements for monitoring her assistant's practice are not yet fully embedded to help her develop her knowledge and skills. The childminder actively seeks parents' views and attends the required training courses. However, her professional development is not targeted sharply enough to enhance her knowledge and skills further. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant are aware of the possible signs of abuse and neglect. They show a clear understanding of the procedures to follow should they be concerned about a child in their care. The childminder ensures all doors are locked to prevent unauthorised access to the premises.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to support children's future learning and development. However, on occasions, opportunities to further extend children's thinking skills are missed. For example, the assistant does not provide children with enough time to respond to questions before answering them herself. The childminder uses information from her observations of children's play to plan what they need to learn next. She monitors children's ongoing progress and shares this with parents. She plays alongside children, showing and explaining how things work and encouraging them to try things for themselves. The childminder's assistant helps children to learn new skills, such as brushing their teeth. The assistant models language, such as round and round, extending children's vocabulary. Older children learn about colours, shape and numbers in a variety of ways. They sing to rhymes and listen to stories. They have many opportunities

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

to develop their emerging literacy and mathematical skills. The childminder and her assistant frequently praise children's efforts, motivating them to persevere and keep trying.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Weakness in leadership and management means that children's well-being is not always given high enough consideration. The childminder does not always keep a written record of the details of medication and the times it is administered. She does, however, gain verbal consent from parents. From a young age children share and take turns. The childminder clearly explains the activities and ensures resources are ready for use. Children develop good personal skill, such as washing their hands before meals and choosing the foods they want to eat. The childminder provides healthy meals for children.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are inquisitive and enjoy trying new experiences. The childminder takes them on a variety of outings in the community. Children are socially and emotionally secure. The childminder and her assistant encourage children to be independent. For instance, children put on their own clothing when going out and tidy up the toys. Children have many opportunities to be creative. They learn to play musical instruments and move their bodies to the rhythm.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY349472 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 1079636 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 17

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 November 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Walsall. She operates her provision from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is a qualified teacher. She 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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