Childminder in Walsall

Childminder report 39 Pimbury Road, Willenhall, West Midlands WV12 5QN

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Inspection date 2 October 2018 Previous inspection date 22 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 knows the children well. She accurately observes, evaluates and monitors children's progress to identify any gaps in their learning. n All children make good progress in their learning, particularly in their speech and language development. The childminder plans enjoyable activities based upon children's interests and abilities. n The childminder and her assistant reflect positively on their practice. They seek the opinions of children and parents to make changes that enhance children's learning and development. n Children are very happy and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder and her assistant spend time listening carefully to children and talking to them. This effectively helps to develop children's confidence and self-esteem. n The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's progress and the activities they enjoy. She forms positive relationships with parents and encourages

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The provision is good

them to further support their children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n On occasions, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to include and engage the younger children in all activities. n The childminder sometimes does not make the best use of opportunities to extend children's literacy skills.

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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 ways to include younger children more fully in activities to support their learning even further n make better use of opportunities to extend children's developing literacy skills.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke with the children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant attend regular safeguarding training to keep their knowledge up to date. They are confident about the procedures to follow should they have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder maintains a safe and secure environment and effectively assesses risks to ensure children are safe. She regularly attends training and researches new ideas and legislation to extend her professional knowledge and good practice. The childminder actively includes parents in their children's learning and ensures there is an effective two-way flow of information between herself and parents. She works closely with schools and other settings that children attend to provide continuity for children's learning. The childminder takes the younger children to collect older children from school. Children learn about the school environment and develop friendships with children who attend the school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's language development very well. For example, she talks to children and interacts with them as they play. She knows when to let children instigate their own play and learning. The childminder offers explanations to children and shows them what to do during activities. For example, children talk about how a fire engine works and the childminder explains that the water comes from a hose. The childminder introduces new words during children's play. Children thoroughly enjoy singing activities and can remember the words to familiar songs. This increases their confidence as they sing alone or as part of a group. Children enjoy drawing and colouring activities. They discuss the images they colour and use coloured pens with confidence. Children enjoy using their imaginations as they use a toy garage.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. They learn to share resources and take turns. Older children are kind and considerate towards the needs of younger children. Children behave well and develop their independence. For example, they become responsible for their own personal needs, such as washing their hands before meals. Children learn about their community and take part in interesting outings where they explore the wider world. They regularly visit local parks and use the bus with the childminder to visit a local shopping centre. Children learn to carry out tasks for themselves, such as helping to tidy away toys and resources.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well-motivated and eager to learn. They confidently make their own choices about what they would like to do next. Children use number and mathematical language as they play. They speak with confidence to explain what they are doing. Children are well prepared for their next stages in their learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 255416 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 10066494 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 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 22 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1992 and works with an assistant. She lives in Willenhall, West Midlands. The provision operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm from 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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