Childminder in Walsall

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 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

 Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a good role model and she sets clear rules and boundaries. Children demonstrate through their play that they are emotionally secure and feel safe.  The childminder promotes children's understanding of how suitable hygiene practices contribute towards their good health. Children follow effective handwashing routines and are developing age-appropriate self-care skills.  Children naturally share and help each other during their games. They are learning to respect resources and are happy to help tidy away toys when they have finished playing with them. Children confidently make choices about what they play with.  The well-qualified childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She observes children as they play to find out what they enjoy. She makes ongoing assessments of their abilities and uses this information to plan suitably

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This provision is good

challenging activities to help children to progress well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always build effective partnerships with settings that children attend or move on to.  The childminder does not always fully extend children's thinking skills during activities and encourage them to be deeply involved in their learning.

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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

 enhance the partnerships with other settings that children attend and move on to, in order to maintain the highest possible level of continuity in their learning and development  provide even more opportunities for children to think deeply about what they are doing and express their own thoughts and ideas.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to report any concerns she has about children's welfare. The childminder follows a programme of professional development which includes regular research to keep up to date with changes in childcare practice. She shares her policies with parents to ensure that they are fully aware of her procedures in the event of a complaint or concern. Parents comment about the caring and welcoming environment the childminder provides. Children's progress is carefully reviewed to ensure that any gaps in their learning are swiftly addressed. The childminder evaluates all areas of her practice, in order to ensure continuous improvement to the quality of her provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced childminder knows the children and their capabilities well. She helps to promote children's learning by providing a wide range of stimulating activities and good quality toys that meets their individual needs. The childminder shares information with parents about children's ongoing development and works closely with them to support children's learning. She takes good account of children's interests, such as dinosaurs, cars and trains, and incorporates these into her weekly planning to ensure they are interested and motivated to learn. Children enjoy learning. They are eager to explain about the life cycle of a frog and are keen to explore what happens as they mix flour and paint together for their self-portraits. The childminder skilfully promotes their interests through songs, art and stories.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop their imaginations and creativity as they play with small-world toys and create structures with the building blocks. Their physical development is promoted well and they enjoy fresh air and exercise on a daily basis. Children enjoy regular walks in the local community where they observe how the environment changes during the different seasons. They eat a well-balanced diet which includes fresh fruit at snack time. Children respond well to the childminder's genuine praise for their achievements. This motivates them to eagerly carry out appropriate responsibilities, such as putting their coat on their peg and finding their names for self-registration.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are active learners and quickly become confident in the child-centred environment. They listen attentively to stories and understand that print carries meaning. They develop a good understanding of mathematical concepts as they count objects during their play. Children are making good progress and developing key skills needed for their future learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492346 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 1026495 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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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 and lives in Walsall, West Midlands. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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