Childminder in Walsall

Inspection date 28 September 2018 Previous inspection date 8 July 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 All children are confident communicators. Children who speak English as an additional language make particularly good progress in their communication and language skills. n The childminder regularly plans outings to places of interest and local groups. This supports children's knowledge of the wider world and opportunities to develop a good understanding of their local community. n The childminder has a positive and consistent approach to managing children's behaviour. She is a good role model, has a patient and calm approach and children feel secure in her care. n Children enjoy exploring the spacious and varied premises and outdoor area. The childminder plans outdoor activities that encourage children to be motivated to play and learn. n The childminder regularly attends training, updates her knowledge and refreshes her skills to improve her practice further. This helps her to promote good outcomes for

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to further challenge children's thinking and problem-solving skills. n The childminder does not develop fully effective partnerships with schools to which children will transfer. This leads to some inconsistencies in sharing information about children.

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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 provide additional challenge to further extend children's learning and challenge their thinking and problem-solving skills to help them make the best possible progress n develop partnerships with the schools to which children will transfer, to share relevant information and to support children's continuing good progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities indoors and outdoors. n The inspector and the childminder observed and discussed activities together. n The inspector looked at children's assessment records, evidence of the childminder's training records and evidence of the suitability of household members. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of children's activities with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through their written comments.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the signs and symptoms of abuse. She completes child protection training to ensure that she has a clear knowledge of the procedures to follow if she feels children are at risk. The childminder shares a good range of policies, procedures and records with parents. She effectively evaluates the strengths of her setting and the areas where she can develop further. She reflects well on her practice and engages well with support and advice from the local authority. The childminder forms secure relationships with children and their parents. She regularly invites parents to share information with her about their child's progress to help guide their learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children in her care well. She tracks their development and monitors their progress effectively. She is qualified and experienced, and has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. The childminder communicates well with children to support their language skills and learning successfully. She takes time to explain how things work to support their understanding of the world around them. Children enjoy sharing their play ideas. For example, they learn how to take turns in being the shopkeeper and the customer during their 'shopping game'. They count purposefully when they use the toy cash register and recognise numerals on the keypad. Their literacy skills are well promoted. They recognise the names on some of the food packets they use for their shop play. The childminder shares information with their parents about their child's progress to help guide learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers parents and children gradual settling-in sessions when they start, so she can learn about their individual needs. Children are well settled and confident and feel very much at home in the childminder's care. The childminder gently guides children and encourages them to think about others to help them compromise and play well together. She helps children develop an understanding of safety and how to play safely. The childminder encourages a positive approach to healthy lifestyles and enables children to play outdoors and enjoy nutritious food choices.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their development, are well motivated and are eager to learn. They learn to care for their personal needs and develop their independence. They recognise numerals and are learning how to count for a purpose. They use language effectively to share their ideas and understanding. Children use their initiative and play well together. They recognise numbers and draw letters. Children develop many of the key skills they need in preparation for school and the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 228395 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 10066493 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 8 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Streetly, Walsall. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare 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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