Childminder in Walsall

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 May 2017 5 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

 Children benefit from the individual attention they receive from the caring, nurturing childminder. They develop close bonds with her. Children are happy, confident and settled.  The childminder promotes children's speaking and listening skills well. She models simple words and language for younger children and engages older children in conversation.  The childminder is a good role model. She provides children with consistent praise and guidance. Children behave well.  The childminder is committed to providing good quality care. She uses self-evaluation to reflect on and improve her practice. She takes into account the views of parents and children, which she gains from her regular discussions with them.  Good links have been established with staff at other settings children attend. This provides continuity in care and enables the childminder to build on children's learning at nursery or school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always consider children's individual interests or preferences during planned activities.  The childminder does not always encourage parents to regularly share what they know about their children's learning at home.

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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

 focus more precisely on children's individual learning preferences when planning activities, to help them achieve at the highest level  strengthen the arrangements for parents to regularly share what they know about their children's learning at home, in order to further enhance the activities provided.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector accompanied the childminder on a walk to pick up children from a local nursery.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and discussed the childminder's policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is clear about what she should do if she has a concern about a child in her care. She has effective risk assessment procedures in place to ensure that children are well supervised and that her home is safe. The childminder monitors and tracks children's development and ongoing progress. Any gaps in their learning are quickly identified and strategies put in place to narrow them. Regular training and consideration of further professional development opportunities help the childminder to develop her teaching skills and knowledge further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and has a good understanding of how children learn through play. She knows children very well and uses this information to accurately assess children's achievements and next steps in learning. The childminder joins children as they play to enhance their learning. For example, the childminder talks to children about the colours and size of bricks they build with. She makes suggestions to help them to consider the size and shape of the pieces to make them fit successfully. The childminder encourages younger children's communication and language skills well. For example, she names the creatures they see in the garden and asks children if they can make the animal sounds. She talks to older children about their day at nursery.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's well-being and emotional development well. For example, children have built warm and trusting relationships with her and demonstrate a sense of belonging. They enter the childminder's home eager to play and learn. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles. Children are provided with foods that support their nutritional health. The childminder provides information for parents about foods that are good to include in their children's lunchboxes. She also asks that parents refrain from providing too many foods and snacks with high sugar content. Children benefit from plenty of activities and experiences to develop their physical skills and have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills for their future learning and are well prepared to move on to the next stage of their education, including the move to school. For example, they develop good independence, such as learning to put on their coats and put their shoes on. Children learn good social skills as they help with small jobs, such as tidying resources after they have finished with them. Mathematical skills are emerging as children are beginning to understand about number, shape and size. Children make good progress from their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY318201 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 1092548 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a 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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