Childminder in Staffordshire

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder is kind, friendly and welcoming. She provides a stimulating environment with a wide range of resources and toys. Children settle securely in the childminder's care, where they develop their confidence and eagerly explore. Before they start attending, the childminder gathers information from parents about children's care and learning needs. The childminder is a very positive role model and children behave well. Children develop a strong sense of responsibility in the setting. For example, they tidy away their toys before mealtimes and before they play outdoors.

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The provision is good

Children develop a good understanding of mathematical language and use this as they describe what they are doing in their play. Children start to recognise numerals and count items as they play. Children really enjoy outdoor activities and develop good physical skills. They climb steps to use the slide and confidently use the swings and wheeled toys. Children enjoy exploring a winter-themed interest tray. They identify and remember the names of penguins, polar bears and tinsel. They sprinkle artificial snow on the animals and press the snow into moulds to make small shapes, which supports the development of their small-muscle skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder understands how to manage her workload and that of her assistant. She discusses her co-childminder's workload with him and supports any training he may need. The childminder also meets up with other childminders to exchange ideas and further develop her practice. She and her assistants take regular breaks from childminding to ensure that they are well rested. n The childminder is effective in helping children to develop their communication and language skills. She engages them in meaningful conversations to extend their listening and speaking skills. However, on occasions, the childminder does not consistently give children enough opportunities to explore their creative ideas. n The childminder has high expectations for all children. Children put together words as they play and eagerly join in with action songs and rhyme sessions. Children use musical percussion instruments to keep in time with their singing

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need to do better?

and to accompany songs and rhymes. n Children benefit from healthy meals, and younger children learn to feed themselves independently. They develop a good awareness of how to stay safe and live a healthy lifestyle. Children have frequent opportunities to play outdoors in a variety of settings, including local parks and woodland. This helps to promote their physical well-being effectively. n The childminder forms very effective partnerships with parents and keeps them

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need to do better?

9 January 2020 updated about their child's progress. For example, the childminder shares children's assessments with their parents and has daily discussions with them as they collect their child. Parents feel involved in their children's learning and comment very positively about the childminder. The chilminder invites parents to social meetings at the premises, where they can meet other parents and share in the activities their children enjoy. n The childminder gathers information from children's parents before they start attending. She observes and monitors children's learning and play regularly. However, the childminder does not fully use the assessments to provide optimum challenge and help every child make even more progress in their learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of the safeguarding policies and can identify the possible signs that indicate a child is at risk of harm. She is also aware of wider safeguarding matters and any signs that may indicate that a child is at risk of being exposed to extreme views. She and her co-childminder understand the procedures to follow if they need to report any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder follows safe recruitment processes to check the suitability of assistants. To ensure children's safety, she makes certain that they are well supervised while they play, and carries out a comprehensive risk assessment of the premises and places that the children visit. The childminder regularly updates her safeguarding knowledge through training. She helps children learn about keeping themselves safe. For example, with the childminder, they practise how to quickly leave the premises in the event of an emergency.

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should:

n use children's assessments and plan even more precisely to provide optimum challenge and help every child make even more progress in their learning n extend opportunities for children to develop their own creative ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY548755 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 10130835 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 to 5 Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Great Wyrley, Walsall. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4. She works with a co-childminder.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the home available to children and completed a learning walk with the childminder to discuss the organisation of the provision. n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children. n The childminder and the inspector evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She reviewed a range of documentation, including evidence of suitability checks and training certificates. n The inspector reviewed parents' written feedback and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

9 January 2020 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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Inspection activities

9 January 2020 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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