Childminder in Walsall

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 May 2018 8 October 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 supports her assistant well and provides a model of good practice. The childminder and her assistant evaluate their practice well, and plan ways to drive forward and further develop the service provided to improve outcomes for children.  The childminder has strong partnerships with parents and schools. There are effective arrangements in place to share details of children's learning to promote continuity and quality in children's learning. For example, parents regularly contribute towards their children's learning records.  The childminder and her assistant are sensitive and caring. Children settle well in the calm and nurturing environment. They develop close and caring relationships with the childminder and her assistant.  Children relish being outdoors. The childminder makes the most of learning opportunities in her garden, so that children who prefer to play outdoors can access

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder and her assistant do not identify how children's learning can be extended even further to develop their critical-thinking skills and take their learning to the highest level.  The childminder does not always make the best use of professional development opportunities for herself and her assistant to help raise the quality of teaching and further improve outcomes 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

 make more effective use of opportunities during activities to further challenge children's thinking and problem-solving skills to take their learning to a higher level  make full use of professional development opportunities to aim at raising the quality of teaching to the highest levels.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder, her assistant and children during their activities and discussed the observations with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through the written feedback provided.  The inspector looked at a range of records and policies and procedures with the childminder, including evidence of qualifications and the suitability of all adults living in the household.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and the assistant.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant understand their roles and responsibilities. They know how to follow the appropriate procedures should any concerns arise about children's well-being. The childminder effectively risk assesses her home and places that she visits with the children, to help to keep them safe. She values the views of parents when reviewing the service that she provides. Parents are complimentary about the care and learning opportunities their children receive. The childminder uses her knowledge of children's development to track their progress and identify and address any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy their activities. The childminder observes children as they play, regularly assesses their progress and plans effectively to support the individual next steps in their learning. The childminder and the assistant interact enthusiastically with the children to support their learning. They encourage children to lead their own play and explore the welcoming play environment. The childminder provides a variety of toys and tools that supports children in developing their small-muscle skills. Children are curious and enjoy playing with sand and water. They discover what happens when they mix these together. Children have opportunities to gain physical skills. For example, they enjoy using wheeled toys in the garden and climb up and slide down a small slide.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant effectively support children's well-being. Children confidently seek out cuddles and attention from them. Children show that they are happy and feel secure in their care. Children enjoy their play in a welcoming environment. The childminder and the assistant praise children and encourage them to be kind to one another. Children behave well and are learning to share and take turns. Children are physically active each day and eat healthy food and snacks. The childminder provides children with opportunities for them to learn about the wider world. She and her assistant take the children on regular visits to the local park and nearby places of interest. They teach children how to keep themselves safe, for example, they learn how to cross roads safely.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They are developing skills that help them to be ready for their move on to school and the next stage in their development. They learn to manage simple self-care tasks for themselves, such as putting on their coats and shoes as they prepare to play in the garden. Young children show a keen interest in filling and emptying containers with water. Children learn how to make marks with wet paintbrushes on walls in the garden. They enjoy looking at books and listening to stories.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY399136 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 1105023 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Walsall. She operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant and holds an appropriate 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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