Childminder in Walsall

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 April 2017 16 June 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

 All children make good progress. The childminder provides a warm, welcoming and stimulating environment. Children have access to a range of accessible resources and make independent choices as they play.  The childminder is kind, caring and friendly. Children form positive relationships with her and demonstrate that they feel secure and safe in her care.  The childminder understands how children learn. She monitors the progress they make and plans activities to meet their individual needs and interests.  The childminder effectively promotes children's communication and thinking skills. She models words for children to copy and asks questions that encourage them to develop their language.  Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder regularly shares information with parents that helps to provide a consistent approach to meeting children's needs and supports their ongoing development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder misses opportunities to help children to further develop their understanding of cause and effect when experimenting with different textures.  The childminder does not always reflect as carefully as possible on the overall quality of the provision and consider ways to raise the standard of teaching to an even higher level.

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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

 make the most of opportunities to further children's understanding and use of different materials and textures to challenge their thinking and creative skills  build on the process of self-evaluation to quickly identify and improve areas for development that raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed children's learning with the childminder following the observation of an activity.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, such as children's records.  The inspector checked the suitability of adults living on the premises and the childminder's qualifications.  The inspector viewed all areas of the premises used for childminding and observed activities.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder and took the written views of parents into account.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child's welfare. She assesses any potential risks to children both on the premises and when on outings and minimises these to help keep them safe. The childminder effectively monitors children's progress and promptly identifies any gaps in their learning. The childminder undertakes training from the local authority to help her develop her practice and keep up to date with any changes in legislation. This has a positive impact on the outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and assesses children's abilities. She plans for and provides activities that meet children's individual learning needs. For example, she encourages children to explore books and match pictures with jigsaw puzzle pieces. The childminder praises children and provides them with lots of encouragement as they learn, promoting their confidence. Children enjoy exploring the activities available. They are motivated and interested in learning and they develop a variety of skills as the childminder plays alongside them. For example, she helps to extend children's vocabulary by adding new words as they use pretend food and kitchen utensils during role play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages parents to share information about their child's care needs and routines when they first start. This helps her to get to know children well. Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise. They enjoy playing in the childminder's garden and she takes them on visits to a local park. Children's emotional well-being is effectively promoted. The childminder finds out about children's backgrounds, cultures and languages. The childminder helps children to learn to lead healthy lifestyles. For example, she teaches children about the importance of exercise and provides them with fresh fruit at snack time and healthy meals. The childminder organises outings to play sessions where children develop their social skills and build friendships. Children behave well. They listen to the childminder and follow instructions.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning. They achieve well and reach the typical levels of development for their age range. Children enjoy their learning, are inquisitive and eager to explore. They learn colour names as they use a shape sorter and learn the names of different animals as they look at pictures in a book. They are confident and develop the skills and knowledge they will need when they are ready to move on to the next stage in their learning or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY100770 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 1091252 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001 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 holds a childcare 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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