Childminder in Walsall

Inspection date 29 August 2018 Previous inspection date 18 September 2015

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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 Good 2

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The provision is good

n Children have easy access to well-organised and welcoming environments indoors and outside. Children select from a wide range of well-chosen equipment. n Children are well settled and demonstrate strong emotional links with the childminder. They display high levels of self-confidence and self-esteem and make independent choices. n The childminder reflects effectively on her practice. She seeks the opinions of children and parents to make changes, to enhance children's learning experiences. n The childminder observes children's activities, monitors their progress and plans activities that interest them, to help children make good progress in their learning. Children listen attentively to stories read by the childminder, express their opinions and talk about their experiences. n The childminder forms positive relationships with parents and the schools that children move on to. She keeps parents well informed about their children's progress and the

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n At times, the childminder does not provide enough challenge to support and extend children's mathematical skills and understanding. n The childminder has not focused her professional development to raise the quality of teaching, to have even further impact on 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 make the most of opportunities to enhance children's early mathematical understanding, in particular their mathematical vocabulary, to extend their learning even further n extend the programme of professional development to help deliver consistently high-quality teaching and learning experiences.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed documents, including the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate and public liability insurance. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder throughout the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector explored the self-evaluation and the effectiveness of the childminder's interactions with children. n The inspector took into account the views of parents through written information provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends safeguarding training, has good safeguarding knowledge and knows what to do if she is concerned about a child. The childminder regularly evaluates her practice. She speaks to other professionals and networks with other childminders to help her identify her strengths and any areas in need of improvement. She develops links with local primary schools, which help her to prepare children for school and contribute towards continuity in children's learning. She has a comprehensive set of policies that help to protect and ensure children's well being.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts well with children and provides interesting activities that build on their interests. Children's learning is well promoted. The childminder demonstrates how to roll and manipulate dough effectively, which helps to support children's developing physical skills. Older children use their imaginations as they make different shapes and pretend to make food with the dough. Younger children explore the texture of the dough and are fascinated as they break it off into smaller pieces. The childminder engages children in conversations, which helps to promote their communication and language skills. Younger children's natural curiosity is encouraged. They show delight as they explore interesting play items in a shopping basket. Children enjoy singing and dancing and confidently sing songs from memory.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy in the childminder's care. She has good settling-in procedures and she takes full account of children's needs and parents' wishes. Children feel safe and confident in the safe environment which the childminder has created. They engage in interesting and stimulating play. They behave well, and older children are helpful and considerate towards the needs of younger children. The childminder provides meaningful praise for children's good efforts. This helps to give children a sense of pride in their achievements and further enhances their confidence. Children have regular opportunities to spend time outdoors where they benefit from fresh air and exercise. The childminder provides children with healthy and nutritious snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They engage well in activities and demonstrate high levels of concentration. They have good levels of independence and manage their own personal hygiene. They have very good physical skills and enjoy dancing. Children develop the skills they need for school and for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY136820 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 10066496 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 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 18 September 2015

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The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in Willenhall, Walsall. She operates all year round, from 8.30am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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