Childminder in Wolverhampton

Inspection date 23 November 2018 Previous inspection date 28 November 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 uses information gained from parents, about what their child already knows and can do, to ensure children's starting points are concise. She provides verbal feedback about their child's day. Furthermore, the childminder shares information with parents about their child's individual next steps. This helps parents to continue to support their child's learning at home. n The childminder is kind and caring towards the children in her care. This helps children to settle in quickly and become ready to learn. The childminder uses praise with children during their day. This helps to foster children's emotional attachments and to promote their positive behaviour. Outcomes for children are good. n The childminder evaluates her provision to identify strengths and areas for further improvement over time. She includes parents and their children in this process. The childminder actively seeks out training. Since the time of the last inspection the

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This provision is good

childminder has nearly completed an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. This demonstrates her ongoing commitment to ensuring that children benefit from attending her setting. n The childminder shares information with other providers and the local schools. This helps to ensure consistency for children's care and learning across all settings they attend. n At times, the childminder does not give children enough time to think and contemplate their answers when asking questions. n The childminder does not always promote children's independence during their self- initiated play times.

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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 provide enough thinking time, for children to consider their answer, when asking them questions during their play. n increase opportunities for children to freely select their own toys and resources, from the broad range available, to further enhance their independence skills to a higher level.

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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 to 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

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding about the possible signs of abuse and neglect. She keeps her child protection training updated and knows who to contact should she have any concerns about a child. The childminder checks all areas each morning before the children arrive. This, and close supervision, helps to keep children safe and well. The childminder monitors the educational programmes well. This helps to ensure all children are progressing well across all areas of their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a range of resources that help children to develop their skills in writing. For example, children use paints and crayons to create their own pictures to take home to their family. The childminder engages positively with children as she plays alongside them. For example, she uses demonstration to encourage older children to manipulate, cut and mould the dough. During such times, the childminder helps older children to count, identify colours and shapes, and to learn about the concepts of big and small. This promotes children's growing mathematical skills well. The childminder provides resources for younger children and babies that encourages them to explore their environment. For instance, younger children and babies, become excited as they reach out for blocks and begin to build towers. The childminder fosters all children's interest in books. She takes the children to the local library where they can choose their

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

own books to bring back to the setting. Children thoroughly enjoy stories about their favourite characters and recall the story endings.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes children on regular outings to the local parks. Here, children learn to take manageable risks under close supervision at all times. For example, children use the climb and balance equipment with increasing skills. This, and regular nature walks, helps children to be physically active. The childminder helps children to learn about the importance of good hygiene. For instance, children learn about the importance of washing their hands before they eat and after toileting. The childminder makes sure children have healthy snacks and lots of drinks throughout the day. This helps children develop their growing awareness about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are progressing well. They develop their imaginary skills as they play alongside one another during role play with the soft toys. Children investigate the musical rain maker instrument. They listen intently to the rain sounds they can make when shaking it. Children demonstrate a 'can-do' attitude to learning as they investigate the push button toys and manipulate these with increasing confidence. All children are becoming increasingly ready for the next phase of their learning including their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487136 Local authority Wolverhampton Inspection number 10079552 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 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 28 November 2017

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Wolverhampton. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, 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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