Childminder 255402

Inspection date 20 August 2018 Previous inspection date 14 July 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 Not Applicable

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The provision is good

n The childminder effectively supports children's emotional well-being and is responsive to their needs and interests. Children are very happy and settled and benefit from positive emotional attachments with the childminder. n The childminder enhances her existing knowledge through a programme of continued professional development. Therefore, children benefit from her well-informed practice and knowledge. n The childminder guides children's own awareness of safety effectively. For example, she helps children to hold and use scissors correctly. n The childminder interacts with children and engages them in interesting learning opportunities. She supports children well in developing their thinking skills. Children are confident and respond eagerly during discussions and to the childminder's questions. n The childminder encourages children to be healthy. They have regular opportunities to experience physical play outdoors and enjoy a variety of outings.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not make the most of partnerships with the schools that children attend to ensure children make the best possible progress. n Although the childminder evaluates the quality of service provided and puts together strategies for continual improvement, she has not yet acted on plans to provide more frequent opportunities for parents to express their views about the overall provision.

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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 local schools that children attend, to further support children's continuity of care n provide parents with more opportunities to share their opinions and ideas about the service they receive for their children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home, inside and in the garden. n The inspector completed a joint observation of children's activities 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 provided through 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 and knows how to report her concerns. She keeps her knowledge up to date and attends regular safeguarding training. The childminder assesses risks effectively and encourages children to understand the risks in their environment. Children learn how to cross roads safely and the childminder uses the safest route when walking to and from school. The childminder extends her good practice and regularly attends training. She meets with other childminders to share ideas and good practice The childminder builds good relationships with parents and talks to them about their children's experiences in the setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and provides them with a good range of interesting play experiences. Children use their imaginations well. They play with a first- aid kit and practise wrapping their arms and legs in bandages. They enthusiastically join in with activities that the childminder plans for them, as well as freely choosing what they want to do. Children regularly discuss their interests with the childminder. For example, they talk about a recent holiday and share their experiences from outside of the setting. The childminder shows interest in what children have to say, asks them questions and involves them in discussions. Children follow instructions well. They make colourful streamers using crepe paper and pegs, twirling themselves around watching the streamers blow in the wind. Children enjoy completing a simple assault course and have daily opportunities to play outdoors. They choose from a wide range of equipment

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave very well and are eager to include each other in their play. They learn to take turns and are kind to their friends. The childminder praises children to promote their self-esteem. Children know the routines well, such as putting on their shoes before they play outdoors. The childminder encourages children to take responsibility for their play environment and tidy away resources once they have finished playing with them. Children have a secure relationship with the childminder. They are happy and settled in her care and are polite and well mannered. The childminder supervises children well. For example, she is vigilant about their safety and whereabouts during outings and as they walk to and from school. She encourages children to follow a healthy lifestyle and reminds them to have regular drinks of water. Children regularly visit the local park with the childminder where they run and climb.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 255402 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 10066507 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 4 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 14 July 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1990 and lives in Sutton Coldfield. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides care for children, before and after school and during the school 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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