Childminder EY476078

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

The childminder offers a welcoming environment where children are eager to play and explore the wide variety of resources available to them. Children develop strong bonds with the childminder and are happy, content and safe in her care. Children learn through a curriculum which is organised following children's individual interests across the seven areas of learning. The childminder takes into consideration what children like to do and are interested in when planning activities. This helps to keep children active and stimulated. Children are motivated as they learn essential skills in preparation for school or nursery. Children thoroughly enjoy watching a film then decorating a rainbow fish with different coloured paper. They learn about recycling and how they can help to save the planet as they sort card, plastic and aluminium and put them in the correct boxes. The childminder weaves learning into activities. Children learn number recognition

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The provision is good

as they count how many items they find. The childminder constantly talks with children about what they are doing and reminds them about the importance of being good friends. Children are well behaved and show positive attitudes towards each other. Older children show kindness towards younger children as they share and take turns during play.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses her good teaching skills to motivate and inspire children as they play, helping them to be successful learners. She observes children and completes detailed summaries of their progress to share with parents. However, there is scope to further improve the systems to track children's progress to ensure there is a clear overview of what children can already do and what they need to learn next. n Children develop warm relationships with the childminder. She creates many opportunities for meaningful interactions that help to reinforce children's sense of belonging. Children clearly enjoy the time they spend with the childminder and learn to play cooperatively with others. This helps to build their self- confidence and boost their emotional well-being. n Children are offered a wide variety of opportunities to visit the local community. For instance, they enjoy trips to local activity groups where they have music

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sessions and socialise with larger groups of children. Children enjoy being active as they visit a soft-play centre where they can run, jump and climb to help develop their physical skills. n The childminder has an effective partnership with parents to support children's welfare and learning needs. Parents give positive feedback on the childminder's service. They comment that 'the childminder can't be praised enough for her personal touch'. They say their children have come on in 'leaps and bounds' and that they prefer their child to stay with the childminder rather than go to

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14 November 2019 nursery. n Parents appreciate the range of activities and experiences the childminder provides to enhance their children's learning. These include regular outings and a wide range of art and craft activities. The childminder encourages parents to take an active role in their children's learning. She provides notepaper for parents to take home to record 'wow moments'. n The childminder has good relationships with teachers at schools that children also attend. Daily conversations with school staff and attending the 'work together days' help to provide continuity of care for children. In addition, she has the 'Marvellous news' newsletter from school. She knows about events and activities children are engaged in and provides activities to help complement the learning. n The childminder uses accurate self-evaluation to identify areas for development in her own practice. She then accesses training to address any gaps in her

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knowledge. For example, the childminder recently completed online training around the wider safeguarding remit and promoting British values. In addition, she has booked onto the practical skills for communication course to further enhance her skills. n Children develop good levels of confidence and self-esteem. The childminder helps children to understand how they can support their good health. Children are beginning to make healthy choices about what they would like to eat. For example, they know they should eat their main meal and have regular drinks throughout the day. Children learn about healthy practices, such as cleaning hands before eating and after using the bathroom.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a detailed knowledge of her responsibilities to record and report safeguarding concerns, if these arise. She consistently keeps up to date with changes related to child protection including the wider safeguarding remit. She has updated her training, knows the signs and symptoms of abuse and is able to identify children that may be at risk of harm. The childminder is also aware of her responsibilities should an allegation be made against her or a member of her household. Her home is clean and well maintained and she takes effective action to ensure any hazards to children are minimised.

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should:

n review the procedure for tracking children's progress to ensure it provides a clear overview of children's progress and next steps.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476078 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 10067013 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 to 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 7 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Wednesfield, Wolverhampton. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an early years qualification at degree level. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a learning walk and evaluated an activity with the childminder to understand how the early years provision is organised. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documentation. This included information about the suitability of members of the household and her policies and procedures. n The inspector took account of parents' written comments and views.

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We carried out this inspection 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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14 November 2019 14 November 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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