Childminder in Walsall

Inspection date 28 March 2019 Previous inspection date 21 June 2016

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This is a provision that requires improvement

n On the occasions when the childminder cares for more than three children in the early years age group, she is not able to prioritise children's individual learning experiences. Consequently, some children are not motivated to engage in good-quality play experiences. n The childminder does not provide clear guidance for children on what is acceptable behaviour. On occasions, children's poor behaviour has a negative impact on their learning and enjoyment. n The childminder does not plan effectively for each child's learning needs. Consequently, not all activities consistently provide the appropriate level of challenge and engagement to fully meet children's individual learning needs. This means that the childminder does not always support children to make as much progress as they could.

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It has the following strengths

n There are regular exchanges of information between the childminder with schools and other early years setting children attend, which supports children's continuity of learning. n The childminder is friendly and caring. Children form close attachments with her and enjoy being in her care. n The childminder forms positive partnerships with parents. She keeps them well informed about their children's care and learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date implement effective planning that takes account of children's learning needs and interests in order to provide challenging and enjoyable experiences across all areas of learning 26/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve the quality of teaching, to ensure all children receive consistently good-quality learning and development experiences to help them make good progress. 26/04/2019

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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 behaviour management strategies to ensure that older children are provided with explanations to help them understand what is appropriate behaviour and what is not appropriate behaviour n use self-evaluation to identify and address any weaknesses in provision and to help identify where professional development can be completed to improve the overall quality of practice.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the interaction between the children and the childminder. She completed a joint observation with the childminder to evaluate the quality of teaching and assess the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at areas of the premises used by children and the resources available to them. n The inspector took into account the views of parents through written feedback. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about how she manages the provision. n The inspector looked at a sample of documents, including evidence of the suitability of household members, children's records and policies.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder completes safeguarding training and has a suitable understanding of how to respond if she has concerns regarding the safety or welfare of a child. She has procedures in place to help keep children safe when on outings. The childminder does not reflect accurately on the service she provides and she has not given enough thought to how she will meet the learning needs of all children on days when she is minding more children than she usually does. This means that not all children's learning experiences are planned sufficiently well. The childminder does not actively seek ways to maintain and continue improving her teaching skills. The childminder exchanges a learning diary with parents so there is an effective two-way flow of information between herself and parents which supports children's continuity of learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder provides children with some suitable interactions to help aid their learning. For example, she teaches children the names of objects, to help them develop their communication skills. The childminder encourages children to recognise colours and count when they play. However, she does not extend learning opportunities appropriately during activities to provide further suitable challenges. For example, when children are encouraged to read a book together, younger children get bored as they have difficulty understanding what is being said. The childminder makes observations of children's progress and knows some things they are able to do. However, she does not always ensure there are learning opportunities that consistently challenge children and extend their learning. Older children do not always engage with the activities available and devise boisterous games between themselves which limits their learning experiences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Children speak well and are confident when talking to other children and adults. Children enjoy dressing up as cartoon characters and younger children enjoy using small-world play resources. They enjoy using dough to make shapes and use some creative ideas.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children form friendships with other children and include others in their play. The childminder's strategies for managing the behaviour of older children are not always effective. This results in children not engaging in activities, which limits their opportunities for meaningful learning. The childminder takes children to stay-and-play sessions and encourages them to develop their confidence in different social situations. The childminder provides children with healthy snacks and drinks. Children enjoy sociable snack times and mealtimes, where they sit together at the table.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children make steady progress from their starting points and their development is typical for their age. However, they are not prepared as well as possible for the next stage in their learning to help them make the best possible progress. Overall, children are confident and self-assured. They select resources independently and explore their own creative ideas and are confident to talk to others. Children gain some skills for future learning and as they move on to school or nursery school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY299410 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 10073484 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 21 June 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Walsall, West Midlands. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare 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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Registers

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