Childminder EY394903

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 April 2018 11 June 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

 The childminder works well in partnership with parents and other providers to meet children's needs. She has frequent discussions with parents about their children's ongoing progress and well-being. She shares assessment information with other settings that children attend, to help provide continuity in their care and learning.  The childminder observes and assesses children's learning accurately and makes good use of this information to plan for their next steps in learning. Children are motivated to play and learn, and progress well from their starting points. They develop a broad range of useful skills that helps to prepare them well for when they start school.  The childminder is skilled in helping children to develop their literacy skills. Children enjoy sharing books. Babies handle books confidently and enjoy exploring the sensory features of these, such as sounds and textured materials. Older children use picture

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This provision is good

prompts to help them to read and retell familiar stories.  The childminder is warm and friendly. Children form close bonds with her and enjoy involving her in their play. They show that they are happy and secure.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not identify opportunities to offer children even greater challenge, to extend their learning further.  The childminder does not fully consider how to help children develop their awareness of the similarities and differences between their lives and those of others.

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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

 identify how children's learning can be extended even further, to provide additional challenge and help them to achieve the highest levels of progress  extend opportunities for children to learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others in the community and wider world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and carried out a joint evaluation of teaching and learning with the childminder.  The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used by children.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and children's records.  The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe. She has a clear understanding of the process to follow should she need to report any concerns about a child's well-being. She attends regular training to keep her safeguarding knowledge updated. The childminder reviews her provision effectively. For example, she works with her local authority childminder advisor to identify aspects of her practice to improve. The childminder is committed to her ongoing professional development. For example, following recent training, she made improvements to the organisation of children's resources, to allow them easier access and help them to make choices and lead their play.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with good-quality interactions and enhances their play skilfully. For example, she encourages their play ideas and offers them interesting resources to use. The childminder is skilled in helping children to develop their communication and language capabilities. Babies listen carefully and copy familiar sounds, such as the roar of a lion. Older children sing songs and use a developing range of vocabulary to express their ideas well. For example, they learn the names for features of buildings as they construct, such as 'chimney', 'window', 'door' and 'ladder'. The childminder provides a good range of opportunities to help children to practise their physical skills. Children learn to ride scooters, use tools to scoop sand and concentrate as they use building blocks to make towers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes time to help new children to settle. She works closely with parents to find out about their children's individual interests, needs and routines. The childminder is a good role model and children respond positively to her. She provides them with clear expectations and their behaviour is good. The childminder helps children to develop their awareness of dange'r and staying safe. Children learn how to cross roads safely and look for cars before they cross. The childminder prioritises children's good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are inventive and use their imagination well as they play. They decide that an empty bucket can also be a 'hat' and pretend to be different characters as they dress up in role-play costumes. They develop good social skills. Babies copy the play of older children, who welcome this warmly. They learn to manage their feelings well and share equipment happily. Older children use mathematical language as they play and count accurately. Children gain a good level of independence and learn to manage some everyday tasks for themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY394903 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 1102198 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Walsall. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder receives funding to provide free 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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