Childminder EY500568

Inspection date 8 August 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder knows the children well and has a good understanding of how to monitor their progress and identify any gaps in their learning. Her assessments of children are precise and well informed by her observations and evaluations. n All children make good progress in their learning, particularly in their speech and language development. The childminder plans enjoyable activities based upon children's interests and abilities. n The childminder effectively reflects on her practice. She seeks the opinions of children and parents to make positive changes that enhance children's learning experiences. n The childminder supports children's personal, social and emotional development very well and is responsive to their needs and interests. Children are very happy and settled in her care and have strong emotional attachments with her. n The childminder forms positive relationships with parents. She keeps them well

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The provision is good

informed about their children's progress and the activities they enjoy. For example, she provides parents with newsletters that help support them with their child's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not make the most of partnerships with other settings that children attend to ensure children make the best possible progress. n On occasions, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to provide further challenge to extend children's 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

n strengthen partnership working with other settings that children attend to ensure a fully shared approach to their learning that helps them make the best possible progress n utilise opportunities as they arise to provide further challenge to extend children's learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through discussions and the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is confident about the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about children's welfare. She attends regular safeguarding training to keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder assesses risks effectively, maintains a safe and secure environment and ensures children are safe during outings. She extends her professional knowledge and skills to continually extend her good practice. She meets regularly with other childminders to share ideas for further development. The childminder ensures there is an effective two-way flow of information between herself and parents to provide continuity in children's learning. She gathers the opinions of parents and children to improve practice and raise outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's communication skills well. She listens carefully to what they have to say and gives them time to speak and express their opinions. This gives children confidence when talking. Children's mathematical understanding is well promoted. For example, they compare size and make efforts to count the number of pieces made when a potato is sliced. The childminder plans activities that build on what children know and enjoy, and helps them make progress in their development, overall. Children's imagination is encouraged. For example, they organise a tea party using dolls and dress them in clothes. They pretend to feed dolls mashed banana and decide they need a bath afterwards. They bath dolls outside and discuss what size nappy fits the doll.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder knows children well and respects their play preferences. She effectively promotes children's understanding of the wider world. For instance, they enjoy regular outings to a zoo and a local farm. They play outdoors in the childminder's garden where they enjoy fresh air and visit local parks where they have opportunities to exercise and develop their physical skills. Children explore the well-resourced environment and independently select from a wide range of toys and activities. They help with simple cooking activities and learn which foods are good for them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are eager to learn. They communicate well and confidently explain past events and what they are doing. They develop the key skills they need in readiness for the next stage in their learning. Their independence is well promoted. They put on their own shoes before playing outside and help to tidy away toys at the end of activities. Children learn valuable skills for their future learning and gain the skills they need for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500568 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 10059539 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in the Aldridge area of Walsall. She operates all year round from 8am until 5.30pm, Monday to Wednesday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Registers

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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