Childminder EY416510

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 June 2017 18 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

 The childminder reflects accurately on her practice and identifies what she needs to do to improve further. For example, she has increased opportunities for children to lead their own play and make decisions.  The childminder checks children's progress regularly and uses her good understanding of how young children learn to plan activities that engage them well. She carries out regular observations of children to identify the skills they need to develop further.  Children make good progress and acquire a broad range of skills that prepare them well for their future learning. They develop good concentration skills as they focus on their chosen tasks and express their creative ideas confidently.  Children develop good social skills. They show consideration for their friends and learn to play together happily from a young age. Children's behaviour is good.  The childminder supports children's emotional security effectively. For instance, children

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This provision is good

receive praise for their achievements, explore a range of feelings and gain good levels of emotional well-being and confidence.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder misses chances to extend older children's learning further to help them make even better progress.  The childminder does not gather detailed information from parents about children's abilities at home when they first start, to help her assess their starting points.

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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 additional challenge to enhance the learning opportunities for older children and help them make the best possible progress  increase information gathered from parents about children's learning and development to enable more accurate planning for their needs when they first start.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection, and carried out a joint observation of the teaching and learning.  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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe. She has a clear understanding of the process to follow should she need to report any concerns about a child's well-being. Partnerships with parents and other providers are strong. The childminder uses effective ways to share information about children's interests and achievements with other settings they attend. The childminder is committed to improving her practice. She works closely with her local authority and completes training to improve further her professional knowledge. For example, recent training provided new ideas to help children manage their own feelings and behaviour.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's communication and language development skilfully. For example, she provides a dialogue as children play, introducing key vocabulary and repeating new phrases. The childminder provides a good range of opportunities for children to practise their early literacy skills. For instance, she encourages children to make marks with chalks and paints, and to recognise letters in their names. The childminder considers carefully how to help children develop their physical skills. For instance, she teaches babies new skills, such as scooping, pouring and mixing, as they make icing to decorate biscuits.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a friendly, safe and stimulating environment for children who are happy and secure in her care. She encourages children's independence well, to help them become confident in their own abilities. Children are eager to help with tasks, such as setting the table for snack time and learn to dress in their outdoor clothes. The childminder plans a range of activities to raise children's awareness of the community they live in and children learn about the wider world. For example, she helps children understand that people speak different languages and enjoy a range of celebrations. The childminder helps children learn about making healthy choices, staying safe and plans daily opportunities for them to be physically active.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children experiment, working through their own ideas and use their imaginations as they play. For instance, they build den areas, create stories in their play and take on roles they are familiar with, such as doctors. Children progress well with their communication and language development. Babies follow simple instructions, practise new sounds and sing confidently, and older children describe key features of characters in their drawings. Children are curious and ask questions. They are keen to develop their understanding of the world, by showing an interest in themes, such as mini-beasts and sea life.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY416510 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 1094528 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Walsall Wood, West Midlands. She works Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 5.30pm all year round except holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status. The setting receives funding to provide free early education to three- and four-year-old children.

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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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