Metcalf, Michelle Louise

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 June 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 well qualified and has high expectations for what all children can achieve. She undertakes training and reflects on her provision to identify ways that she can further improve the already good outcomes for children.  The childminder has a secure understanding of how young children learn and develop. She tracks children's progress closely and identifies any gaps in learning. This information is used effectively to make sure children take part in a broad range of interesting activities linked to their interests and next steps in learning.  The childminder has a very caring and nurturing approach. Children are very confident and self-assured in her care. They have good bonds with the childminder and her assistant, and develop a strong sense of belonging. This fosters children's emotional well-being successfully.  Children benefit from good opportunities to spend time in the garden, which they

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This provision is good

thoroughly enjoy. They learn about good hygiene routines and are provided with healthy meals and snacks to promote their good health.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently encourage parents to share information about what their children achieve at home, so that she can use this when planning future activities.

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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

 explore more ways to encourage parents to share information about what children are achieving at home, in order to plan more precisely for their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to protect children from harm. She knows the possible signs of abuse and neglect, and the action to take in the event of a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder closely monitors the work of her assistant and her understanding of child protection procedures. The childminder completes training to further improve outcomes for children. This includes training on children's language development, which has improved her knowledge of how she can further support children's speech and language skills. The childminder works closely in partnership with parents and seeks their views to help her improve the provision. Parents contribute to the initial assessments of children's starting points and they are kept well informed about their children's progress. Parents comment very positively about the childminder and say how well their children's speech and socialisation

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

skills have developed. 'Parents say that their children are happy and are having fun'.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts very effectively with the children at all times. She models play and language well. The childminder makes sure the structure and routines for the day support children's care, learning and development. Children concentrate very well for their age and express themselves well. They manipulate and mould dough into shapes to create their favourite 'food' to put on their plates. Some children make 'peas and chicken'. They competently use different tools to cut, prod and roll the dough. Children use other resources, such as sparkly gems and pipe cleaners. They create models of spiders and a purple castle. Children enjoy making marks in the sand with cars and sticks. While playing in water, they fill and empty containers. Children work out how to balance two buckets hanging in the garden while filling them with bricks, and work out if they need more or less.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from the positive and enthusiastic attitude of the childminder. She encourages children to take part in enjoyable activities and be successful learners. The childminder knows the children well and responds to their individual needs very effectively. The childminder is clear about her role in helping children to make a smooth transition to their next phase in learning. She places a good focus on fostering children's social and emotional development. Children are happy, they behave well and receive praise for their achievements, which boosts their self-esteem. Children benefit from outings in the local area. They visit parks, soft-play centres and a local farm.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and in readiness for school. They learn early literacy and mathematical skills, which are seamlessly integrated into their play. Children make choices about what they would like to play with. They use their imagination in role play and develop a love of books and singing. Children learn how to develop positive relationships with their peers, and to share and take turns.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500974 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 1054947 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Cheslyn Hay, Walsall. She works with an assistant. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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