Hendy, Kimberley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 July 2017 7 January 2014

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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 successfully uses the views of children, parents and other professionals to help her to evaluate her service and identify areas for further improvement.  The childminder assesses children's learning and development effectively across all areas and uses this information to identify their next steps in learning. Children make good progress in relation to their initial starting points.  Children's communication and language development are well supported. For example, the childminder shows interest in what children say, repeats key words and phrases and introduces new words as they play.  The childminder helps children to develop their understanding of the world. Children learn to care for plants they have grown from seeds and use their senses to explore the scent of herbs, such as mint.  The childminder implements effective procedures that help to keep children safe and secure as well as support their good health. Children learn about hygiene routines,

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This provision is good

enjoy healthy meals and benefit from daily opportunities to be physically active.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not provide enough opportunities to help children to learn that print conveys meaning to support their literacy skills further.  The childminder does not consistently identify when to give children more time to think and solve problems for themselves.

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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 enhance their early literacy skills to help them make even better progress  increase opportunities for children to solve problems for themselves to extend their thinking skills further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and carried out a joint evaluation of the teaching and learning with the childminder.  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 is committed to developing her skills and knowledge. For example, recent training has helped her to reflect on the variety of resources she provides children to enrich their learning experiences further. The childminder works well in partnership with parents and other providers to maintain a continuous approach to children's care, learning and development. She keeps them well informed of their children's progress and supports their learning at home effectively. 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.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a wide range of activities to help children to develop their physical skills. Children focus as they use spoons to fill small containers with sand and use tools to shape dough. Children's mathematical understanding is supported well. For example, the childminder provides counting models as children play and helps them to find out how many blocks can be stacked before the tower collapses. Children enjoy using their imaginations. They use kitchen role-play equipment as they play with sand and pretend to make drinks which they offer to their friends. Children explore their creative ideas, such as building tunnels and bridges, to improve railways tracks they have made.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model and manages children's behaviour well. Children learn to take turns, share and play cooperatively. Children form warm and close relationships with the childminder, who is attentive and nurturing. They are settled, enjoy being in her company and respond well to her interactions. Children's emotional security is supported well. They receive plenty of praise and encouragement throughout activities and are helped to develop their self-esteem and confidence. Children develop their independence, such as dressing in their outdoor clothes and managing zips. The childminder completes thorough risk assessments, helping to identify and minimise any possible hazards.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated to learn. They become aware of their similarities and differences and learn about the wider community. For example, they learn to respect and accept that people have different opinions and worship in a variety of ways. Children develop good social skills and enjoy involving their friends as they play. For instance, they have fun as they race each other using scooters and play ball games together. Children gain a wide range of useful skills that prepares them well for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY464891 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 1102547 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 January 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 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. She 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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