Childminder in Walsall

Inspection date 28 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 is proactive in keeping her professional skills updated. For example, recent training has helped her to extend her awareness of the different ways that girls and boys prefer to learn. n The childminder knows children well and uses her observations of their development to accurately assess their progress. She plans effectively to help each child to achieve success in their next steps in learning. Children make good progress. They gain a good range of useful skills that prepares them well for their future learning. n The childminder is skilled in helping children to gain a deeper awareness of their feelings. Children identify how characters in a story might be sad or scared and consider why they feel this way. n The childminder successfully helps children to gain an awareness of diversity and communities beyond their immediate experience. Children explore the differences and similarities between themselves and their friends. They take part in local community

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n At times, the childminder does not recognise some opportunities to extend children's understanding of keeping themselves safe. n The childminder does not make the best use of the outdoor provision to support children's learning as fully as possible.

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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 extend the support provided for children to learn about keeping themselves safe n enhance the provision for children's outdoor play experiences, to enhance their learning even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and carried out a joint evaluation of the teaching and learning with the childminder. n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used by children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and children's records. n The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has secure knowledge of how to keep children safe and has a clear understanding of the process to follow should she need to report any concerns about a child's well-being. The childminder establishes strong partnerships with parents. She regularly exchanges information with them about children's progress. She works closely with parents to provide children with continuity in their care and learning. The childminder reflects effectively on the service she provides. For example, she has identified further training opportunities to enhance her good skills even further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how young children learn. For example, she carefully considers how to adapt activities to support the learning of children at different ages. The childminder is skilled in helping children to progress well with their communication and language. Children listen carefully and eagerly answer challenging questions, such as how they would rescue a fish trapped in a net. They explain their ideas clearly and enjoy singing songs and rhymes. The childminder provides a varied range of interesting opportunities to help children to gain an understanding of the world. Older children share their knowledge about animal groups, such as squid and octopus. Children learn how some animals are good at protecting themselves from predators.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model and children respond positively to her. Children develop good social skills and learn to share and take turns. They show a growing understanding of how their behaviour affects others. The childminder supports their health effectively. Children enjoy healthy meals and snacks and learn about limiting sweet treats. The childminder supports their confidence and self-esteem well and children enjoy the praise that they receive for their achievements. Children gain good levels of independence and an awareness of their needs, such as when they are thirsty and hungry. They manage their personal care routines successfully.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well motivated to explore and make new discoveries, such as creating potions using scented herbs and flowers. Children progress well with their physical development. They focus well as they handle small collage materials. Children are resourceful and solve problems, such as finding alternative ways to separate construction bricks. They enjoy listening to stories and talk about the different characters. Children confidently recreate roles and experiences as they play imaginatively. They enjoy creating sounds using household equipment. Children develop their mathematical understanding, such as comparing size and the language of time.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536669 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 10060880 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 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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