Childminder EY359004

Inspection date 15 August 2019 Previous inspection date 11 October 2018

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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 has made significant improvements since the last inspection. She monitors children's progress, observes children as they play and completes accurate assessments of their learning. The childminder plans a wide range of interesting learning experiences for children. n Children behave well. The childminder provides children with explanations about their behaviour as they play. This helps them understand boundaries and how to be kind to each other. n Children have many opportunities to take part in community activities in the local area and to visit places of interest. The childminder provides opportunities for children to use trains and buses to increase their awareness of the wider world and an understanding of their community. n The childminder builds strong partnerships with parents. She exchanges information with parents regularly to help provide continuity in children's care and learning.

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This provision is good

n The childminder provides a welcoming and inviting learning environment for children and encourages them to make choices as they play. This supports their confidence and independence. n The childminder does not make full use of partnerships with the local nursery schools to help complement children's learning and development even further. n The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to support children in developing their mathematical understanding of size, number and positional language.

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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 strengthen partnerships with other settings that children attend, particularly as they move to nursery or school, to complement children's learning and development n expand the range of mathematical opportunities to help develop children's understanding of size, number and positional language.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the childminder and children as they played. She observed their interactions and talked to them at appropriate times. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector sampled documentation, including children's records and suitability checks. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents. n The inspector viewed areas of the house and garden used for the care of children.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the various types and possible signs of abuse. She is alert to the indicators that children may be at risk of being exposed to extreme views. The childminder knows who to contact should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She identifies and minimises potential risks to children in her home and on outings effectively. The childminder gathers the views and opinions of parents to help her identify any areas for improvement. She extends her knowledge and skills by participating in a range of training opportunities. The childminder meets with other childminders to share new ideas and keep up to date with any changes in legislation. She monitors the effectiveness of her provision to drive forward improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and provides activities based on their interests. She provides opportunities for children to explore a good range of interesting resources and toys. The childminder ensures children's interests are reflected in the resources and equipment that she provides. Children enjoy imaginary play opportunities. They select play food and pretend to make meals and imaginary ice creams from coloured dough. The childminder encourages children to recognise what the dough smells like and skilfully extends their learning as they play. Children's early language skills are supported well. They demonstrate good levels of concentration and listen attentively to their favourite stories. They identify with props and toys that represent characters in the story. The childminder introduces new vocabulary and explains the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children feel safe and secure because the childminder is calm and gentle in her approach with them. She knows when to support children or stand back and encourage them to be independent in their play. Children are encouraged to take responsibility for clearing away toys and resources at the end of activities. They learn how to put on their own coats before they play outdoors and how to stay safe on walks. Children have daily opportunities to play outdoors in the childminder's garden. They learn how to climb steps so they can use a slide and enjoy exploring sensory experiences as they play with sand and coloured rice. With the childminder, children visit several play sessions and meet with other children and adults. This extends children's social skills and their confidence to talk to others. Children follow robust hygiene routines and demonstrate positive views of the benefits of an active lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and are curious and enthusiastic in their play. They learn to handle books carefully, which supports their literacy skills. Children communicate well. They talk about what they want to do and ask for help when they need it. Children develop good physical skills as they use a wide variety of tools as they play. They walk to local areas and enjoy daily opportunities to run and play energetically. Children learn many skills to help them when they move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY359004 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 10082343 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 11 October 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Walsall, West Midlands. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm Monday to Thursday, and from 7.30am to 2pm on Fridays, 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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