Childminder in Walsall

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 June 2017 19 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The extremely well-planned and highly-stimulating learning environment sparks children's curiosity as they investigate, make plans and solve problems. Children are happy, secure and flourish in her care.  The childminder provides children with excellent opportunities to further develop their independence skills through daily routines. For instance, children make sandwiches at lunch time with minimum support and organise themselves when it's time to go out.  The childminder works well in partnership with parents to support children's learning at home. She has good links with other early years settings that children attend and ensures a continuous approach to children's care, learning and development.  The childminder provides quality learning experiences and engages children well as they play. For example, children decide to build a tower of cushions to support a raised train track they have designed.

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This provision is good

 Children make good progress in their learning and gain the key skills needed for the next stage in their learning and their move on to school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses some opportunities for children to use their mathematical skills to challenge them further 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

 provide more opportunities for children to extend their mathematical understanding as they play and explore.

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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 and carried out a joint evaluation 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

The childminder evaluates her practice effectively and uses the contributions that children and parents provide to make further improvements. She is committed to developing further her skills and knowledge. For example, recent training has helped her identify more ways to engage boys successfully in their learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to seek advice and the correct procedures to follow if she has concerns regarding children's welfare. She makes good use of safety checks and risk assessments to ensure she keeps children safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes regular observations of children while they play. She assesses their progress accurately and plans effectively for their individual learning needs. The childminder supports their early literacy skills successfully. For instance, she helps children engage with characters from their favourite stories and children enjoy acting out scenes. She provides many opportunities for children to practise their writing skills, such as writing their names and making marks with toy cars. The childminder helps children develop their understanding of the world. Children learn about the life cycles of insects and know how to care for plants.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is exceptionally nurturing and children form extremely strong bonds with her. Children have great fun and enjoy sharing jokes. The childminder places a high priority on encouraging children's confidence and self-esteem. For instance, she uses a range of extremely successful strategies to celebrate children's achievements from home and at the setting. Children's behaviour is exemplary. Gentle reminders from the childminder help children learn to keep themselves safe and understand the reasons for this. The childminder has created a culture of respect which values and celebrates diversity. For example, she helps children explore their differences as they play hairdressers, and involves them in a wide range of local community events. The childminder engages children and families successfully in an exciting range of healthy initiatives, such as dental care, diet and physical activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children explore their learning environment confidently and make choices about their play. They are fully engaged in their learning and demonstrate perseverance as they solve problems. Children develop good communication and language skills. They share their good ideas clearly and use expressive language, such as 'it looks like a crocodile!' Children use their imaginations as they play and develop roles, making links with their own experiences. They progress well with their physical development and focus well as they complete practical tasks, such as filling pots with soil, planting seeds and watering them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY384861 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 1093654 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She operates from her home in Brownhills, Walsall. She works Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 5.30pm all year round except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The setting receives funding to provide free early education to children aged three and four years.

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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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