Childminder in Walsall

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 November 2017 24 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 well-qualified childminder knows children very well. She consistently monitors children's development. She plans interesting and challenging learning experiences for children and provides children with good-quality resources indoors and outdoors.  The childminder reflects on the service that she provides and seeks the views of parents when planning for improvement. She regularly exchanges information with parents and staff at other settings that children attend to promote continuity in children's learning.  Children enjoy regular outings to the local community, local library and parks. They benefit from attending childminder support groups. There are plentiful opportunities for children to be active and play outside in the fresh air.  Children behave well. They respond positively to the childminder's clear guidance and support. Children play cooperatively with each other, they learn to share and take turns.

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This provision is good

 The childminder encourages children to develop a positive interest in early literacy. She provides children with a wide range of reading materials and labels many household items so that children learn to explore print and start to understand its meaning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently offer children opportunities to access resources so that they can freely develop their own creative ideas and develop their imaginations.  The childminder does not always recognise the opportunities that arise during children's play to build on their understanding and learning of early mathematics.

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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 encouragement for children to explore their own ideas during creative activities, to help them express themselves and develop their creative skills further  increase opportunities to extend children's understanding and enjoyment of early mathematics.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact that this has on children's learning.  The inspector observed and discussed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector viewed the areas of the setting used for childminding.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents provided through written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection procedures and the action to take if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. She effectively identifies and minimises risks to promote children's safety. She uses her observations of children effectively to help her to promptly identify any gaps in their development and provide the necessary support. The childminder demonstrates a positive commitment to ongoing professional development. She attends a variety of training to enhance her knowledge and attends network meetings with other childminders to share knowledge. This enables her to successfully meet children's needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they play and makes accurate assessments of their progress and preferences. She skilfully plans activities that build on children's interests. Children freely select their favourite book and are keen to share story time with the childminder who encourages them to take an active role in retelling the story. The childminder provides children with interesting learning experiences that promote their motivation to learn. Children play well together and enjoy propelling small cars around the floor. The childminder plays alongside children and demonstrates how to use resources and toys. Children talk to each other and explain what they are doing, which promotes their communication skills. They show good physical skills as they use wheeled toys and tools when they play in the garden.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form trusting relationships with the caring childminder and enjoy her company. Children manage their own personal needs well. For example, they wash their hands and use the toilet independently. They learn to take responsibility by tidying away their toys. They say 'please' and 'thank you', and follow the rules with good levels of maturity. Children develop good social skills. For instance, they make new friends as they attend weekly play sessions. Children have good opportunities to challenge their physical skills and take turns. For example, they develop good hand-to-eye coordination when they throw hoops and bean bags onto a target.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and achieve well. They make good progress from their individual starting points and have a positive attitude to learning. Children enjoy looking at books and remember what happens next in familiar stories. Children persevere with tasks and sustain good concentration during activities. They communicate well and chat to each other as they play. Children are independent and make decisions themselves. Children make good progress in their learning and are well prepared for the next stage of their learning and their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 255419 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 1090411 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Walsall. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round. 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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