Childminder EY342396

Inspection date 26 September 2018 Previous inspection date 20 October 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 The childminder establishes secure relationships with children and their families. She gives parents opportunities to be involved and continue with their children's learning when they return home. n Children behave very well. The childminder praises children as they play and achieve. She encourages children's confidence and their sense of self-esteem. She is a positive role model and teaches children to be caring and consider the needs of others. n The childminder is warm and caring and children settle quickly in her care. She provides a welcoming environment and completes daily checks of her home to ensure that all areas used by the children are safe and suitable. n The childminder provides a wide variety of learning experiences for children. She plans trips to the local park, woodland and local library. These outings broaden children's knowledge of the wider world. n Children make good progress with their communication skills. Children speak clearly

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The provision is good

and confidently. The childminder encourages children to talk about what they are doing and ask questions as they play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n On occasions, the childminder provides greater focus on extending the learning of the older children and misses opportunities to enhance the learning of younger children. n The childminder does not always utilise opportunities to extend children's mathematical understanding and skills further.

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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 encourage children to recognise and use numbers as they play and language that describes position, shape and volume n enhance the learning opportunities for the youngest children so that they have the same high-quality experiences as the older children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector evaluated a joint observation of children's activities with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children. n The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading their questionnaires and written testimonials. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as children's records, suitability and qualification certificates, attendance records and policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is fully aware of what to do, should she have any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe and protect them from harm. She gathers the opinions of parents to improve her practice and to look for areas where she can improve. The childminder regularly attends additional training courses to enhance her skills and knowledge. She reflects on her practice and evaluates areas for further development. She observes children as they play and makes regular assessments of their capabilities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities for children that support their learning. She successfully builds on children's interests, identifies any weaker areas in their learning and closely monitors the progress they make. The childminder shares her planning with parents to close any gaps in children's learning. Children enjoy exploring and playing independently or together as a group. They enjoy using construction bricks and make towers and shapes. They enjoy the excitement of throwing a soft ball to the childminder. The childminder enables children to extend this activity by throwing small blankets to each other so they can play peek-a-boo. The childminder encourages children to name animals as they complete puzzles and play with activity toys. She encourages children to mimic animal sounds and comments on their actions as they play. She repeats new words for children and encourages them to sing songs to further promote their

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn how to share and take turns. They develop a sense of responsibility as they help to tidy away toys before starting another activity. The childminder supports children to prepare for the next stage in their learning. They have opportunities to become familiar with other settings when they accompany the childminder to collect children from school. The childminder follows children's home routines to promote continuity of care. She recognises when younger children are tired and ensures they sleep in safety and comfort. Children develop good physical skills. For example, older children have opportunities to explore the interesting garden area and younger children develop their mobility skills and move around the floor safely.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are motivated and eager to join in with learning experiences. Babies are making early sounds and older children independently manage their own needs. They are confident, active learners who enjoy playing imaginatively. Children gain the skills they need to help them prepare for their future learning and their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY342396 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 10066498 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 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 20 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Walsall. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, 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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Registers

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