Childminder in Walsall

Inspection date 30 January 2019 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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This provision is good

n The childminder regularly reviews risks in the environment and considers potential hazards that may be present at other venues she visits with the children. This effectively protects children's well-being, keeping them safe in her care. n The childminder provides a homely and welcoming environment for children. She is affectionate towards them and children show they feel safe and secure. n The childminder obtains detailed information from parents about their children's prior learning when they first attend her setting. This helps her to accurately plan for children's learning from the outset. n The quality of teaching is good. The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn and develop. She uses information gained from frequent and detailed observations to assess children's progress, to plan interesting and challenging activities with focused learning targets. This has a positive impact on the progress children

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make. n The childminder provides parents with regular information about the activities children take part in and their achievements during their time with her. She successfully encourages parents to share what they know about their child's learning at home. n The childminder has an effective programme in place for professional development. This has a positive impact as it helps to keep her knowledge up to date and refresh her skills and improve learning outcomes for children. n The childminder evaluates her service and takes into account the views of parents and children when making changes. This helps her to drive further improvement and provide consistently good-quality care and learning experiences. n The childminder provides fewer rich and broad learning experiences for children who prefer to learn outdoors. n The childminder does not have fully effective arrangements in place to exchange information about individual children with other settings they attend, to promote

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This provision is good

continuity and consistency of care and learning through such partnerships.

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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 improve the outside areas to provide a greater variety of rich and varied experiences for children who prefer to explore, investigate and use their imagination outdoors n implement systems that support an effective exchange of information with other settings that children attend, to develop a common approach and promote continuity and consistency of care and learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities and reviewed the childminder's quality of teaching. She jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at children's learning journals and a range of other documentation. She discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process. n The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding and the toys and resources available. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and adults working on the premises and of the childminder's qualifications. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and talked to the children at appropriate times during the inspection. She took account of parent's written views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She is clear about the procedures she must follow to report any concerns she may have about a child's welfare. The childminder is a reflective practitioner who maintains her ongoing professional development. For example, she has completed a variety of training courses to help her to improve children's outcomes. The childminder welcomes the support she receives from her local authority advisors. She regularly checks children's learning to ensure that all children make good progress from their starting points. This helps the childminder to quickly identify any gaps in children's learning and provide them with additional support where necessary.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the childminder is an effective teacher who has a secure knowledge and understanding of how to promote learning and development in young children. The childminder knows the children extremely well and plans activities that meet their individual learning needs and current interests. She carefully plans activities that help to move children on to their next stages in learning. The childminder supports children's language development well. She engages children in interesting conversations. The childminder asks questions and models language effectively, giving time for children to think and formulate a response. The childminder helps children to learn to recognise letters and hear the initial sounds in words. Children are praised for their responses. This helps to develop their confidence and promotes a 'can-do attitude' to learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a caring and nurturing personality. Children clearly enjoy their time with the childminder and they have formed strong attachments with her. Children respond well to her consistent and calm approach and they behave well. Children gain good independence. For instance, children take responsibility for hanging up their coats and bags when they arrive at the childminder's home. Children's good health is promoted. For example, the childminder provides plenty of opportunities for children to enjoy and learn about the benefits of exercise and fresh air. She provides a range of healthy snacks and nutritious home-cooked meals each day. The childminder helps children to recognise potential dangers and teaches them how to keep themselves safe. For example, children learn how to use scissors safely. Children learn about the differences between people in the wider world. For instance, they enjoy activities which

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

help them to learn about different cultures and traditions.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children progress well in their learning and development. They acquire the skills and attitudes they need for the next phase of their learning, including their eventual move on to school. Children's early mathematical skills are developing well. They are learning to count, compare and group objects. Children are confident and independent. They enjoy handling books and listening to stories. Children learn to share, take turns and use good manners.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542255 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 10089871 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 4 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Willenhall, West Midlands. She operates her provision all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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