Childminder in Walsall

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 February 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

 The childminder is warm and friendly. She provides a welcoming environment for children and supports their emotional well-being effectively. Children are very happy and settled.  Regular observation and assessments of children's learning help the childminder to identify what children know, and what they need to learn next. She plans interesting and enjoyable activities to extend children's learning. Children make good progress.  The childminder implements a range of policies and procedures to underpin her good practice. This contributes towards her maintaining a safe and secure environment for children.  The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. For example, she repeats simple words and phrases and asks children questions to extend their vocabulary and understanding. Children are confident communicators who enjoy sharing their personal experiences with the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not sharply focused her professional development, to deepen her knowledge of how children learn and improve her teaching even further.  The childminder does not consistently share information about children's learning with other early years settings they attend to further support children's good progress.

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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

 focus professional development, to further strengthen the quality of teaching and build an expert knowledge of how children learn  strengthen partnerships with other settings that children attend, to provide a wider sharing of information that supports children's learning even more.

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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 carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and checked the suitability of the childminder and members of the home.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is fully aware of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder attends all required training, which extends her knowledge, to some extent. She meets with other childminders, to reflect on her practice and share ideas for continuous improvement. The childminder communicates with parents daily. This helps the childminder to keep parents well informed about their child's care and learning. Parents are very happy with the service provided. They comment that their children never want to leave, and that they would wholeheartedly recommend her to others.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children very well. She gains a range of information from parents when children join, to establish children's starting points. She uses this information and ongoing observations and assessments, to ensure she has a sound judgement of children's level of development. The childminder plans activities that follow children's interests. For example, after children enjoy collecting leaves, twigs and fir cones, the childminder suggests they use them to make a large picture. The childminder extends children's mathematical learning as they play. For example, she asks questions focused on colour, quantity and shape. The childminder encourages children to experiment and problem solve. For example, children attempt to build a train track over a slight ramp in the floor. When the track keeps collapsing, the childminder encourages children to try alternate methods and look for different pieces that will fit. Children persevere with determination,

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

until they successfully complete the task.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model and helps children learn to share and take turns. Children behave well. They form close bonds with the childminder and each other. The childminder encourages independence. For example, children enjoy taking responsibility for tidying away toys and resources when they have finished playing with them. The childminder helps children understand how to lead healthy lifestyles. For instance, children benefit from healthy meals and snacks. The childminder provides plenty of good opportunities for children to join in activities to develop their physical skills. She takes children on outings in the local community, such as visits to the local park, to enhance their understanding of the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children explore the environment with confidence and access resources independently, to further develop and extend their play. They are motivated and curious learners. Children learn a wide range of vocabulary, and communicate their needs and wants effectively. They happily engage in conversation with other children and adults, including some unfamiliar adults. Children acquire the valuable skills they need for the next stage of their learning, including the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495753 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 1033452 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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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 Sutton Coldfield. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers funded early education for two-, 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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Telephone number

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