Childminder EY496099

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 January 2018 Not applicable

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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 are secure and happy. The childminder is warm and caring. She provides a nurturing home for the children. Toys and resources are well organised to help children make independent choices as they select what they like to play with.  The childminder completes regular observations of children's learning, and tracks and reviews their progress well. She plans for their individual learning needs, and identifies and addresses any potential gaps in their learning.  Children make good progress in their creative development. The childminder plans interesting activities. Children confidently use a wide range of creative materials to represent their thoughts and ideas.  Children behave well. The childminder praises children as they learn to help raise their self-esteem. She supports children to develop close bonds with each other.  The childminder works in effective partnership with other settings that children attend.

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This provision is good

She shares information about children’s development to support their ongoing progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not focus precisely enough on making continuous improvements to her practice to help children achieve at the highest level.  The childminder does not gather enough information from parents about children’s starting points to help her plan to support their learning from the outset.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children’s learning.  The inspector undertook a joint observation of children’s learning activities with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living on the premises.  The inspector spoke to parents and took into account their views.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to the children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends training to help her recognise when a child is at risk of harm. She has a clear understanding of how to respond if she has concerns regarding children's welfare. The childminder implements her records and policies effectively to secure children's good health and welfare. She establishes good relationships with parents and keeps them well informed of their children's learning. The childminder places a high priority on children's safety. She supervises children vigilantly at all times. The childminder attends regular training to extend and develop her professional skills and knowledge.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder promotes children's communication skills effectively. For example, she skilfully asks children questions to extend their learning through play and encourages them to recall past events. Children freely explore a range of stimulating resources and particularly enjoy creative activities. The childminder skilfully encourages children to explore their own ideas and develop their thinking skills. She supports children well to use tools. For example, she teaches children how to use scissors to cut shapes from thin foam sheets to use in their artwork. Children concentrate well and become engrossed in their play. They use a small trolley to pretend they are going shopping, developing their imaginations and encouraging them to share and take turns.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children confidently choose the toys they would like to play with and organise their own games. They enjoy healthy exercise through local walks and visits to parks. Children learn about good hygiene routines. For example, they confidently wash their hands before lunch. The childminder provides children with effective support to develop their independence. For instance, children enjoy taking responsibility for their self-care routines, such as putting on their own apron before craft activities and changing into their uniform before they attend nursery school. The childminder places a high priority on children's well-being and comfort. She gives children plenty of praise and encouragement as they play, so they develop good self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop a good range of skills that prepares them well for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move on to school. They concentrate well during activities and develop good control over tools and equipment. For example, they confidently use paintbrushes and glue sticks. They learn how to peel fruit and divide it evenly between each other, developing their understanding of early mathematics.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496099 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 1032470 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Willenhall, Walsall. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. She has a relevant childcare 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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