Childminder in Walsall

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 May 2018 8 May 2015

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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 a very good relationship with parents. She gives parents daily feedback and ensures they are included in all aspects of their child's learning. She gathers information from parents regarding their child's achievements at home and uses this to promote children's learning even further.  The childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn. She organises her welcoming home to encourage children to follow their own ideas as they play. Children are eager to learn and they make good developmental progress.  The childminder takes children on outings to places of interest, which promotes their understanding of the wider world. Children make frequent trips to parks, farms and play areas. They attend local community groups where they build on their social skills as they mix with other children.  The childminder is a good role model and is warm and caring. Children develop strong

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This provision is good

attachments with her. They are happy in her care and eagerly approach her for comfort and reassurance.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not provide the highest level of challenge during activities to help children make the best possible progress.  The childminder does not work effectively with other settings that children attend to provide more continuity and consistency of experiences for 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

 provide greater levels of challenge during activities to help children make the highest level of progress  strengthen the exchange of information with other settings that children attend to support continuity in children's care and learning even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the children’s interactions with the childminder  The inspector reviewed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of documents that included children’s records and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke with the children.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from questionnaires and feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of local safeguarding procedures. She has a clear understanding of her responsibilities and knows the signs that may lead to concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments to reduce hazards to children and help keep them safe. The childminder is experienced and well qualified. She continues to develop her skills effectively through training and implements these into her practice to support positive outcomes for children. The childminder tracks children's learning and addresses any gaps in their development. She evaluates her practice and drives forward improvements and changes to her service to benefit children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes and assesses children's progress to help her plan activities and provide good support to meet their learning needs. She ensures there is a varied range of activities that sustain children's interest. Children's communication and language skills are well supported. The childminder talks to children about what they are doing. She models new words for them and repeats the words young children say to encourage their pronunciation. Children regularly enjoy outdoor play. They use buckets and tools to explore the properties of water and sand. Younger children pour water from one container to another and discover what happens when they mix water and sand together. Children develop good physical skills. They climb the steps of a small slide and descend with confidence. Their imaginations are promoted as they play in a playhouse.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with a calm and well-resourced play environment. The childminder praises and encourages children to help them recognise their achievements and boost their self-confidence. She encourages them to behave well and use good manners. Children are very secure in their familiar routines, which the childminder manages skilfully to meet children's individual needs. The childminder provides nutritious snacks and meals and teaches children about the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle. Children benefit from daily outdoor play in the fresh air.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are prepared well for their next stages in their learning and have a positive attitude. They enjoy developing their physical skills as they play outside. They confidently make their own choices about what they would like to do next. Children learn to take turns and share with other children. They gain independence and build on their personal care skills effectively. They are developing the key skills needed for their eventual move on to school and nursery.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY371445 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 1093381 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Walsall. She operates all year round from 8am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years 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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