Childminder in Walsall

Inspection date 13 November 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 Children develop close relationships with the childminder. She is caring and kind in her approach and helps to foster children's confidence and emotional well-being successfully. n The childminder has good relationships with parents. For example, she provides them with verbal and written updates of children's progress and activities they take part in, to help support learning at home. n The childminder has a robust awareness of how young children develop. She uses play and planned activities to engage children and build on their individual next steps in learning. She supports them to develop positive attitudes to learning. n Children develop a good understanding of the importance of healthy eating. The childminder encourages a positive approach to healthy lifestyles and enables children to exercise routinely. n Children are cooperative and considerate towards others. For example, they play well together and understand the need to take turns and share.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Sometimes, the childminder does not consistently promote the highest levels of challenge to extend and build on children's learning effectively. n Although the childminder evaluates her provision well overall, she does not fully involve parents to improve outcomes further for 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 make best use of the knowledge gained from assessments undertaken of children's learning to extend their ideas and provide challenge at the highest level n provide more opportunities for parents to give their views on the provision and to contribute to its continual improvement.

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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 and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder completes all mandatory training and knows the local referral procedures to follow if she were to have a concern about a child. She keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date and is clear about the signs of abuse and neglect. Robust risk assessments of the home help contribute to children's safety. The childminder is aware of the duty to prevent children from being drawn into situations that may put them at risk from harm. Clear policies underpin her good practice and these are shared with parents. She maintains good partnerships with other settings and schools, ensuring they work successfully together to meet children's needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has created a welcoming environment. Children enjoy their learning and concentrate well. Young children listen attentively and are eager to explore their environment. Ongoing observations of children's development enable the childminder to quickly identify and target gaps in their learning. Children have good opportunities to develop their imaginations and they are confident to describe what is happening as they play. For example, they learn colours and the names of different animals as they create their artwork. Older children explore the properties of paint and experiment with combining colours as they mix different paints together. Children often go on outings with the childminder, this helps them to learn about the local area and the wider world.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gets to know the children well. She gathers relevant information from parents when children first start to help identify their children's individual needs, routines and care preferences. She gives children freedom to explore and discover in their own ways, offering support and guidance. The childminder encourages positive behaviour. She reminds children of the house rules and swiftly diffuses disagreements over sharing. For example, children quickly calm down and play when she supports them to share a toy together. This helps children to understand how their actions affect others and learn to manage their own feelings successfully. The childminder encourages children to be independent. They know where to find their favourite toys and tidy them away after use. They hang their coats up and help prepare for the morning snack. The childminder provides the children with nutritious home-cooked meals and healthy snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show that they feel settled and relaxed. They choose resources for themselves and learn to manage their self-care needs independently. From an early age children show a keen interest in books. Children make good progress given their starting points. They develop the key skills to prepare them for the move on to their next stage of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501242 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 10059966 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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