Childminder in Walsall

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 April 2017 10 March 2015

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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 develops her professional knowledge and skills and takes part in a quality assurance scheme to further improve outcomes for children. She encourages feedback from parents to help decide what aspects of her provision to improve.  The experienced childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn. She responds well to children's individual needs.  The childminder creates a warm and welcoming environment where children can explore independently. Children have a happy and settled relationship with the childminder. This promotes their confidence and helps them feel safe and secure.  Children have access to a wide range of interesting activities and experiences. They are motivated and interested in their learning as the childminder plays alongside them.  The childminder works well with other settings that children attend. For example, she has recently updated her transition form so that she passes on detailed information

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This provision is good

about children's individual needs when they transfer to nursery or on to school. This promotes continuity in their care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always organise outdoor play opportunities to further extend children's curiosity, particularly for those children who prefer to learn in an outdoor environment.  Sometimes, the childminder misses opportunities to support children to develop their own ideas and how to think critically to solve problems.

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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

 extend opportunities for children's learning outdoors, particularly for those who prefer to learn in an outdoor environment  increase opportunities for children to develop their problem solving and critical-thinking skills across all areas of learning.

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Inspection activities

 ? ?The inspector observed the childminder and children during activities indoors and assessed the impact of teaching on children's learning.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home that are used for childminding.  Inspector observed and evaluated a learning activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of household members and looked at a range of documentation, including children's records.  The inspector took account of the opinions of parents that were provided in writing.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is clear about her role and responsibilities to keep children safe. She knows what to do should she have any concerns for a child's welfare and regularly renews her child protection training. The childminder promptly identifies those who are at risk of falling behind in their development. This ensures children receive the support they need. The childminder works closely with parents. Policies and procedures are shared with parents as well as records of their child's achievements. This helps the childminder and parents work together to meet children's individual needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a good range of activities that builds on children's interests and skills. She joins in with their play to extend their learning. For example, she becomes involved with children's role play as they pretend to have a picnic. Children show an interest in numbers and quantities as they play. The childminder encourages them to count items and recognise colours. She successfully tracks children's progress through observations of their activities. She makes good use of the information gathered to plan further activities that support children to make good progress. The childminder promotes children's communication skills effectively. She skilfully allows children time to respond when she asks them questions. This helps to build children's vocabulary and confidence.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder teaches children to be helpful and take care of the play areas. For example, she encourages them to tidy away toys after they have finished playing. The childminder's sensitive approach means that children understand what is expected of them so they behave well and are learning to manage their feelings. She praises and encourages children, which promotes their confidence. The childminder gathers information from parents before children start and regularly discusses their child's progress and well-being. This enables children to settle quickly and the childminder to meet their individual needs. Children benefit from healthy snacks, which supports a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy learning and confidently explore the activities on offer. They enjoy reading books, turning the pages and joining in enthusiastically with familiar stories. Children learn how to concentrate well during activities and make marks with crayons and pencils, preparing them well for writing. They develop very good communication skills and confidently describe what they see. Children are learning the skills needed for the move on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 255407 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 1090409 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1991 and lives in Walsall. She operates Monday to Friday from 7am until 5pm, all year round, except 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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Telephone number

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