Childminder EY275608

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 February 2018 28 September 2017

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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 has made significant improvements since the last inspection. She has reviewed her practice and completed training to further enhance her knowledge and teaching practice. The childminder has also received ongoing support and guidance from the local authority adviser. This has helped her to drive forward improvements.  Children are happy and enjoy their time with the childminder. She has a lovely rapport with the children and knows them well. She is friendly and attentive to their individual needs, including monitoring their medical requirements. This supports children's emotional well-being successfully.  Children are confident communicators. The childminder engages children in meaningful conversations and uses a good range of questioning techniques to promote their thinking skills. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder effectively reinforces children's awareness of how to stay safe and in

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This provision is good

good health. For example, she teaches children the importance of washing their hands before meals and after nappy changing and using the toilet.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gather enough detailed information from parents about what their children already know and can do before they start.  The childminder is aware of children's development, however, she does not use robust monitoring systems to recognise and address any possible gaps in their learning.

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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

 gather more detailed information from parents about the skills and abilities children already have when they first start  track children's progress more effectively to quickly recognise and address any potential gaps in their learning.

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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 observed and discussed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through discussions on the day and written feedback provided.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, including policies, procedures and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector viewed the areas of the setting used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder recently completed safeguarding training and has a clear understanding of the possible indicators of abuse. She understands the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder continues to develop and improve her knowledge. She has attended training on the wider safeguarding issues that may impact children's well-being as well as observations and assessments. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant and she monitors her practice, and ensures she completes the required first-aid training. The childminder maintains a safe and secure home so children can move around freely. She carries out a range of checks prior to children arriving to ensure her home is free from hazards. The childminder now monitors her provision well and seeks the views of parents. Parents are happy with the service provided by the childminder and they say their children

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans an interesting range of activities based on children's interests and choices. Children have fun playing in the role-play kitchen as they pretend they are making dinner for the childminder and visitor. Children enjoy being creative, for example, making marks with crayons and creating colourful picture collages using feathers, felt objects and goggle eyes. The childminder encourages children to count and learn to recognise colours and shapes. Children excitedly ask the childminder to make them a paper watch and she encourages them to tell her the time. Children's imaginary play is supported well as they dress up and take on the role of the character. They have fun testing each other's temperature and listening to their heart as they pretend to be doctors. The childminder observes and assesses children's progress and shares this information with parents. She completes the required progress check for children aged between two

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

and three years, and provides parents with a copy of the summary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder meets children's emotional needs well. She provides clear guidelines about behaviour and helps children to learn to share and take turns. Children behave well, play together cooperatively, are polite and use good manners. The childminder encourages the children to be independent in carrying out tasks. Children confidently dress themselves, pour their own drinks and help to tidy up after playing with toys. Children are helped to develop good social skills as they regularly attend local groups. The childminder promotes children's health and physical development well, they regularly engage in outdoor play and go to the local park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the necessary skills required for their next stage in learning and in readiness for school. They develop their counting skills well and learn to order objects by shape, colour and size. Children are sociable and are considerate towards their peers. Older children share resources with younger children and include them in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY275608 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 1115395 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 September 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She operates Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6.30pm all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. She occasionally works with an assistant.

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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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