Childminder in Walsall

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 December 2017 15 September 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

 Children develop warm and caring relationships with the childminder, who is kind and caring, and supports their emotional well-being. She promotes children’s independence effectively and encourages them to do things for themselves.  The childminder’s home is welcoming and well resourced. Children make independent choices as they select what they like to play with. The childminder makes good use of the space in her home so that younger children can sleep in peaceful surroundings.  The childminder prepares children well for school and works in close partnership with children's teachers at the school they will attend. She builds strong relationships with parents and other settings that children attend to support continuity in their learning.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder plans interesting activities and makes her own materials, and resources to provide innovative methods into her teaching, such

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This provision is good

as number and shapes, to develop children’s skills in early mathematics.  The childminder shares ideas with parents to encourage their involvement in their child’s learning. She gathers information from parents before their child starts, to help ensure an accurate point for assessment and plan for children’s needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder reflects on her practice, she does not use this consistently to target specific areas for professional development or review the impact on children's learning.  On occasions, the childminder does not quickly recognise when to adapt her teaching to fully support the learning of the youngest children.

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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

 strengthen self-evaluation further to focus more sharply on areas for development that will enhance the provision and children's outcomes to the highest level  review the organisation of activities to ensure that younger children are able to participate at their own level, and achieve to the highest level in their learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaged in activities with the children and assessed the impact this had on children’s learning.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including training qualification certificates and discussed the childminder’s safeguarding procedures.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke the childminder and children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder completes regular child protection training to ensure she keeps up-to-date with all current requirements. This ensures she is knowledgeable about all safeguarding issues and knows how to respond should she have concerns about a child's welfare. She keeps her knowledge up to date with regard to her childcare practice, such as through training, network meetings with other childminders and using online resources. The childminder conducts regular risk assessments to minimise risks. She undertakes thorough checks of her home and garden to identify and remove any hazards, to help children play safely.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and very experienced. She observes children as they play, and uses her observations of children's activities and assessments to plan interesting activities. This closes any gaps and promotes their further learning. Children easily choose from a wide variety of accessible toys indoors and in the garden. The childminder promotes children's mathematical understanding effectively. Older children recognise numerals, and can match and name shapes. They skilfully use pegs to match and hang numbers on the wall. Children actively engage in imaginative play. For example, they pretend to look after a doll using a toy medical kit and stethoscope. Children develop their physical skills while using large tweezers to pick up pompoms and thread large buttons onto laces. The childminder encourages children in meaningful conversations and introduces new words to their growing vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder sensitively supports children's routines and ensures they feel secure in her care. Younger children cuddle up close with the childminder when feeling tired and are relaxed when they settle down to sleep. The childminder encourages children to take responsibility by tidying away toys and selecting a toy that a younger child may like to play with. Children are familiar with good hygiene routines. For example, they learn how to blow their nose using a tissue and dispose of it afterwards. Children enjoy spending lots of time outdoors. They visit a nature reserve, parks and farms. This helps support children to lead a healthy lifestyle and be physically active. The childminder provides children with a wide range of learning opportunities outdoors in the well-resourced garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and are motivated in their learning. They behave well and learn how to cooperate with others. For example, they consider the needs of other children and share toys, and activities during their play. Children communicate well and talk with confidence. They develop a wide range of skills they need in preparation for the next stage in their learning and for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 255312 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 1103363 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1987 and lives in Birmingham, West Midlands. She holds an early years qualification at level 3. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for 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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