Childminder EY487825

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 May 2017 Not applicable

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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 reflects effectively on her practice to identify how the quality of teaching and learning can be improved, and values the views of parents.  The childminder considers children's interests and plans activities that engage them in their learning. For example, children enjoy cooking and learn skills, such as mixing and pouring.  The childminder supports children's communication and language successfully. For example, she teaches them new vocabulary, listens carefully when they speak, and repeats what they say to provide correct models of speech.  Children make good progress and develop a good range of skills that prepares them well for their future learning. They develop their independence and are motivated to try things for themselves, such as putting on socks and shoes.  The childminder provides a welcoming, well-organised environment for children to play and explore. She makes thorough checks of her home and garden to ensure children

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This provision is good

can play safely, and acts quickly to eliminate potential risks to children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully consider how to help children develop their awareness of the similarities and differences between their lives and those of others.  At times, the childminder does not identify when to move children's learning in a new direction to challenge them even 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

 provide more opportunities for children to learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others in the community and wider world  recognise when to adapt activities to enhance children's learning even further, and help them make even better progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used by children.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and children's records.  The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder works well in partnership with parents to meet children's needs. She has frequent discussions with them about their children's progress and well-being, and provides information to other settings children attend. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to protect children and has clear procedures in place if she has any concerns about their welfare. She monitors children's progress effectively and, when appropriate, directs parents to other professionals to seek help in closing any identified gaps in children's development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's mathematical understanding skilfully as children play and explore. For example, she encourages children to use mathematical language as they play shops, and shows them how to share out objects and count. The childminder provides an interesting range of opportunities for children to be creative. For instance, children focus well as they sculpt with sand and select materials to add monster features. The childminder helps children develop their understanding of the world, such as learning about farm animals, using technology and observing changes in the environment. The childminder plans opportunities to help children develop their physical skills, such as competing in running races, riding bikes and threading activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children to be kind and gentle towards each other, and teaches them to share resources and take turns. She is a good role model and children behave well. They form good relationships with the childminder who is warm, caring and nurturing. Children are happy, settled and secure in her care. The childminder supports children's emotional security and sense of belonging. For example, she encourages them to talk about their families and they enjoy looking at photographs of themselves. The childminder helps children learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, she teaches children about good hygiene routines and provides them with healthy meals and snacks, and regular exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are engaged in their learning and make confident choices in their play. For example, they choose when to go outdoors and make decisions about which dressing up costumes to wear. They progress well with their communication and language skills and express their wishes clearly. Children develop a good range of mathematical skills, such as counting and using language relating to time. They persevere with problems and make links with their experiences. For instance, they use their observations of adults caring for babies as they play with dolls.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487825 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 1013638 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She operates from her home in Walsall, West Midlands. She works Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, all year except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a relevant early years 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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