Childminder EY265848

Inspection date 8 November 2018 Previous inspection date 25 September 2014

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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 thoroughly reviews the service she provides, accurately identifying areas of her practice to improve further. For example, she plans to review and enhance the learning environment following changes to her home. She works closely with her local authority childminder agency to keep her practice updated. n The childminder skilfully supports children's communication and language development, including those who speak English as an additional language. She learns key words in children's home languages and provides picture prompts. Children share their good ideas and responses eagerly, for example, as they explore a range of fruit. n The childminder provides children with many opportunities to make decisions and lead on their play. Children access resources independently and are motivated well, to play, learn and make good progress. n The childminder supports children's understanding of healthy lifestyles well. Children

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The provision is good

learn good hygiene routines and also about making healthy food choices.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consider how some activities can be adapted to fully support all areas of learning, to help children 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 recognise when to adapt activities to build on children's spontaneous play ideas and maximise opportunities to fully support all areas of their 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 has 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 had a tour of 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 attends safeguarding training to ensure that she keeps her knowledge up to date. She has a clear understanding of the processes to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder is committed to improving her professional skills. For example, she has completed training to broaden her knowledge further to enhance the quality of teaching and learning. Recent training helps her to identify further ways to support children who have language development delay, such as using sign language. She works well in partnership with parents and other providers. This helps to provide continuity in children's care and learning. She works closely with parents to support children's ongoing learning and to establish their starting points.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder assesses children's progress accurately, using her good knowledge of how young children learn, in order to plan for the next steps in their learning. She provides children with a wide range of interesting activities to support their physical development. Children enjoy crawling through tunnels, play chasing games and practise their throwing and catching skills. They learn to use tools safely, such as scissors. The childminder successfully helps children to develop their literacy skills. Children enjoy reading books and making up their own stories. They are keen to practise their writing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's independence well. She provides them with many opportunities to manage their own needs and to develop their sense of responsibility. They are keen to help with everyday tasks, such as offering to collect the equipment needed for nappy changing. The childminder is a positive role model and children's behaviour is good. She uses a range of effective strategies to help children learn to manage their feelings and behaviour. Children learn to respect their differences and gain an awareness of diversity in the wider community. They develop awareness of potential dangers and how to keep themselves safe, such as when crossing the road and during online activities. Children have lots of fun as they play with the friendly childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain a good range of useful skills that prepare them well for their future learning and starting school. They use their imaginations well as they play and recreate familiar roles and experiences, such as pretending to cook food. Children develop their understanding of the world, such as learning about animal habitats, their diets and how to use natural resources to construct dens. They use their mathematical understanding to count their winnings in exciting board games.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY265848 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 10069858 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 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 25 September 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. She receives funding to provide free early education for two-year-old children. The childminder holds a relevant early years 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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