Childminder in Walsall

Inspection date 26 November 2018 Previous inspection date 19 February 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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This provision is good

n The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment for children and they are totally at ease in her care. She consistently encourages children to make choices and decisions that enable, overall them to develop good confidence and a real sense of belonging in her home. n Children develop high levels of independence. The childminder gives initial assistance to children by putting on their shoes and encourages them to secure the straps. Similarly, she starts to unzip their coat and they take control to complete the process. They are proud of their achievements, such as when they assist her to clean the table in preparation for lunch. n Children demonstrate by their behaviour that they feel emotionally secure. They sing or mutter to themselves while they are immersed in their own play activities. They enjoy play at the sand tray where they use spades to fill and empty buckets repeatedly. n The childminder promotes children's learning well during all activities and routines. She

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This provision is good

makes good use of naturally occurring opportunities, such as collecting leaves on outings, to plan for children's learning. She includes good levels of challenge during play indoors and outside. Children develop a wide range of skills that form a strong foundation for their future learning. n The partnerships with parents are very strong. The childminder and parents work well together to promote children's learning and care. Good levels of communication underpin the shared understanding of what children need to make good progress in their development. n The childminder does not consistently evaluate the quality of her teaching to raise it to a higher level.

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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 allow sufficient time for children to consolidate their learning before moving them on to other aspects of activities n develop self-evaluation further to raise the quality of teaching to a higher level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the premises with the childminder and discussed risk assessments. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor activities, and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector discussed the childminder's practice and procedures, including the self- evaluation process. n The inspector spoke with children and sampled documentation required for the running of the childminder's setting. n The inspector spoke with parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has worked hard to sustain the good standards of her provision. She carries out daily risk assessments to ensure the premises are suitable for the care of children. The childminder takes advantage of opportunities to maintain current knowledge. For example, she has refreshed all mandatory training and she meets regularly with other early years professionals. New insights help her to plan more effectively to extend children's learning. The childminder has addressed the recommendations raised at the last inspection very well. She now integrates many opportunities for children to explore the world around them. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs of possible abuse. She is well informed about procedures to report any concerns she might have about children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides stimulating play experiences and engages children well. They maintain good levels of concentration and experiment as they try to stick dried leaves onto paper. The childminder constantly gives praise and encouragement for children to continue with their activity. She increases their vocabulary and introduces words, such as, 'curling' and 'curled' while she points to leaves. This helps develop children's understanding very well as they make connections. She includes language of size when they pick items. Accurate assessments show that the childminder knows the children's abilities. This, combined with daily discussions held with parents, helps her to focus the planning on what children need to learn next. The childminder creates an environment in which children consistently learn. For example, at mealtimes she encourages children to choose equipment, such as cups and plates in their preferred colours.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form very strong bonds with the childminder. She treats them with respect and they respond positively to her interaction and willingly follow instructions. The childminder is very attentive and responds promptly to children's needs. She soothes them with kind words and cuddles and promotes their well-being effectively. Children know the routine and correctly anticipate activities. For instance, when the childminder begins to tidy away, they say 'dinner' and eagerly sit at the table after washing their hands. Children enjoy healthy meals and regularly help themselves to water, which is always within their reach. Children benefit from daily outside play and sleep after lunch so that they are refreshed for afternoon activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their development, They gain a wide range of skills in preparation for their move on to nursery and eventually school. Children develop the skills they need for learning in large groups away from the childminder's home. They learn to mix with other children from various backgrounds and this helps raise their awareness of other cultures and faiths. They play well together, listen to stories and learn to share and take turns during activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY342795 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 10071362 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 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 19 February 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Great Barr, Birmingham. Her provision operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant 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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