Childminder in Walsall

Inspection date 8 October 2018 Previous inspection date 4 July 2016

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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 is committed to improving her skills and continuing her professional development. For example, she works closely with her local childminder advisor and regularly attends training. Recent training helped her to extend her understanding in supporting the learning and development of two-year-old children. n The childminder interacts warmly with children and enhances their play skilfully. She provides good support for their communication and language development. Children listen attentively and contribute their own ideas confidently, such as developing storylines as they play with toy cars. n Children make good progress in their learning. They gain a wide range of useful skills and are well prepared for their future learning, such as starting school. n Children gain an understanding of risk assessment and staying safe. For example, the childminder helps them to understand about the importance of good hygiene routines,

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The provision is good

healthy diets and regular exercise. Children learn about road safety and using crossings.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not use information gained from observations of children's learning as well as she could, to target precisely the next steps in their learning. n The childminder does not always plan children's play experiences to fully reflect all areas of their learning and help them to make the best possible progress.

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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 monitor children's progress more closely and identify fully how to help them to achieve the next steps in learning n extend planning to include an even richer and varied range of play experiences, to fully support the different areas of children's learning.

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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 had 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 a good understanding of how to protect children and understands the procedures to follow if she were to have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder works closely with parents to support children's continued learning at home. She takes time to get to know children and their families, and gathers detailed information to establish children's starting points. She exchanges information with staff from other settings that children also attend, to provide a consistent approach to their care and learning. The childminder evaluates the provision to make further improvements and values the views of parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a range of interesting activities to help children to practise their physical skills. This includes threading, ball games, and being adventurous on large play equipment. The childminder provides them with good opportunities to use their imagination and be creative. Children mix soil and grass together to make 'grass soup' and recreate roles and experiences they are familiar with, such as being a doctor. The childminder is successful in helping children to develop their literacy skills. Children enjoy exploring books and use the illustrations to confidently tell their own stories. The childminder supports children's mathematical understanding well. Children learn to count and use language to compare size.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to gain their independence. This includes managing their personal needs, dressing and undressing in their outdoor clothes, and making confident choices in their play. The childminder plans opportunities to help children to gain good social skills and to make new friends. Children show consideration for each other, share resources and invite friends to join in their play. They gain an awareness of similarities and differences between themselves and others. The childminder is a positive role model and provides children with clear expectations. Children behave well. They build secure and trusting relationships with her, and enjoy being in her care. Children develop good levels of self-esteem and positively respond to the praise they receive for their achievements.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop a positive approach to learning and are well motivated. They maintain their concentration on activities that capture their imagination and interest. For example, children focus intently as they explore their design ideas to construct a house out of building blocks. They persevere as they work out, which blocks will fit together and keep trying as they separate pieces. They develop their understanding of the world and learn about animal life cycles and the seasonal changes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 255488 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 10072707 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 4 July 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2000. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She is in receipt of early education funding for two- year-old children.

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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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