Childminder, Out-of school day care in Walsall

Inspection date 28 February 2019 Previous inspection date 21 September 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 Not Applicable

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This provision is good

n The childminder is committed to continuing her professional development. For example, she works closely with her local authority childminder support team to keep her knowledge and practice updated. She attends regular training to help deepen her understanding of ways to enhance the opportunities she provides, such as how to encourage children's curiosity. n The childminder knows how to build on what children are learning at school. For example, she makes good use of opportunities that arise to support children's mathematical understanding. Children practise counting and explore fractions in real- life situations, such as folding a slice of bread in half. n The childminder relates to children in a warm and affectionate way. Children are happy, relaxed and enjoy the time they spend with her. The childminder supports their emotional well-being successfully. n The childminder is vigilant about children's safety. She makes regular risk assessments

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This provision is good

to identify and reduce potential hazards. Children learn about keeping themselves safe, for example, by following instructions and being alert to dangers when they cross roads. n The childminder stores resources out of children's reach which limits their freedom to access these for themselves and to make choices. n The childminder does not fully consider how to help children to develop their awareness of making healthy food choices.

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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 review and enhance the organisation of resources to allow children the freedom to access these for themselves and to make choices more freely about what they want to play with n increase opportunities for children to learn about making healthy food choices.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the childminder's home used by children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about safeguarding children, their achievements and how children engage in their play. n The inspector spoke to parents and children, and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and children's records.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to seek advice and the correct procedures to follow if she has concerns regarding children's welfare. The childminder has good partnerships with parents and other providers involved in children's care. For example, she exchanges information regularly with other settings children attend to provide continuity in their care and learning. She works closely with parents to establish a secure understanding of children's individual needs when they first start, to help them to settle quickly and to build relationships. Parents speak highly of the care their children receive. The childminder evaluates her provision carefully to ensure it meets children's needs and identifies aspects of her practice to further improve. For example, she plans to extend even further the range of resources to support children's outdoor learning experiences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes children and gets to know their interests and achievements well. She supports children's communication and language effectively and conversation flows freely as they share their experiences and ideas. The childminder listens carefully to what children say and questions them skilfully. She successfully encourages children to verbalise their ideas. For example, children talk animatedly about characters from familiar stories. They sustain their interest well on activities they enjoy and eagerly practise their literacy skills. This includes drawing and talking about letters and their sounds. Children develop their understanding of the world and explore changes, such as the weather. They enjoy playing with remote-control cars and navigate them around obstacles. Children benefit from opportunities to practise their physical skills, such as learning to use a knife safely to spread butter onto bread and using large

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children's independence well to help them become confident in their own abilities. Children gain useful life skills and manage their personal needs. The childminder is a positive role model and supports children's behaviour successfully. She helps them to learn about what is acceptable behaviour and children understand what is expected from them. The childminder helps children to develop a positive awareness of communities beyond their immediate experience. Children learn about celebrations from around the world and the different clothes that people wear. They gain an awareness of different languages that people speak. Children gain good levels of emotional understanding. They learn about the various facial expressions to convey feelings. For example, they identify that someone might be feeling sad because they are missing their friends.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY348080 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 10066500 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 3 - 9 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 21 September 2015

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The childminder registered in 2007. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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