Childminder EY316058

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 July 2017 8 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 is committed to improving her practice and developing her professional skills further. For example, recent training has helped her to identify how she can make changes to the resources available to enrich children's learning experiences further.  The childminder uses effective systems for assessing children's progress. She has a good knowledge of their interests and uses this successfully to help them reach the next steps in their learning.  Children make good progress and develop a wide range of skills and confidence in their own abilities. They are well prepared for their future learning.  The childminder supports children's independence skilfully. Children benefit from many opportunities provided in their daily routine to complete tasks for themselves, such as collecting equipment they need and helping to prepare their own snacks.  The childminder relates to children in a warm and affectionate way. Children are happy

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This provision is good

in her care and demonstrate secure and trusting relationships with her.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not identify when to stand back and give children more time to think and develop ideas for themselves.  The childminder has not considered fully how to help children learn about diversity in the world and their place in society.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to respond to activities in their own way and develop their thinking skills further  help children learn more about diversity in the world and how they can make a positive contribution to society.

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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 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 support children's learning at home. She has good links with other early years settings that children attend and ensures a continuous approach to their care, learning and development. The childminder has an accurate understanding of the strengths of her practice and what she needs to do to improve further. She involves parents and children in her self-evaluation and values their contribution. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to seek advice and has a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe and the correct procedures to follow if she has concerns regarding children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports the development of children's communication and language skills well. For example, she talks to them as they play and engages them in conversations that are of interest to them and linked to their experiences. The childminder provides a range of enjoyable activities that encourages children to be physically active and helps them improve their skills. Children enjoy playing ball games, balancing on scooters and carefully building sandcastles. The childminder plans interesting activities that encourage children's creative play. For instance, children are keen to paint and take part in role-play activities. The childminder helps children develop their early literacy skills. They are motivated to learn about letters and their sounds, read their names and practise their writing skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder prioritises children's well-being and supports their emotional development sensitively. For example, she helps them explore feelings associated with loss, encourages their self-esteem and helps them prepare for change, such as starting school. Children gain a good understanding of healthy lifestyles and staying safe. They learn about hygiene practices and the benefits of healthy meals and snacks, and develop an awareness of how to cross roads safely. The childminder is a positive role model and helps children learn to manage their feelings and behaviour successfully. Children are polite and well mannered.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good social skills and interact well with others, engaging them in their play and in lively conversations. They are keen to learn new skills, such as how to knit and use a hole punch on paper. Children develop their mathematical understanding and use this confidently in their play, counting the number of times a ball bounces and talking about shapes they can see. They show good levels of concentration and perseverance, and focus carefully as they construct with blocks, carefully balancing the pieces.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY316058 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 1092503 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Walsall. She operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 5.30pm all year round, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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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