Childminder, Out-of school day care in Wolverhampton

This provision meets requirements

Children say that they like coming to the childminder's home and that they feel safe. Children enjoy the activities the childminder provides. They have high levels of concentration and remain interested in their play for long periods of time. Children listen carefully to the childminder and can follow the instructions she gives to them. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder promotes this positively and she has high expectations of how children conduct themselves in her home. Children understand the behaviour rules and remind each other of these, including sitting down to eat. They develop good independence skills. Children take responsibility for their own belongings, for example as they put their coat and bag away on arrival. The childminder models and promotes good manners. She reminds children to say 'thank you' for their snack. Children have a good relationship with each other and the childminder. They play harmoniously, laughing together as they

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make different creations. Children who have recently started have settled quickly and feel at home in the childminder's care. The childminder takes a keen interest in the lives of children. They discuss with her their personal experiences of visiting a space centre. Children recall the knowledge they gained from their family outings, explaining to the childminder animals were sent to space before humans.

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n The childminder's indoor environment is stimulating. Children are confident to choose toys to play with from the wide range available. They are able to access resources freely assisted by the well-labelled storage. The childminder has a range of outdoor toys in her garden. However, she does not fully utilise the outdoor space during the winter months. This means children who prefer to play outside do not always have the opportunity to do so all year round. n Children's personal interests and skills from school are promoted well by the childminder. She works closely with parents to establish children's likes and provides toys such as cars and a garage for children to play with. The childminder keeps parents updated on their children's achievements, including by allowing children to show their parents models they have constructed. The childminder gathers information about how to build on children's learning from

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teachers at the school they attend. She uses this information to support children's learning from school, for example by reading with them. This helps to complement children's learning from school. n The childminder has in-depth conversations with children about the importance of healthy lifestyles. She tells children how often and for how long they should clean their teeth. The childminder provides healthy food for snacks, such as fruit and milk. She ensures children get daily exercise through a range of activities, including dancing to music.

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25 February 2020 n The childminder evaluates her practice and gathers the views of others. She makes enhancements to her provision from the suggestions children and parents make, for example by providing more board games for children to play. Since the last inspection, the childminder has undertaken limited professional development. She has accurately identified this as part of her self-evaluation to help further improve her own knowledge and skills. n The childminder provides a high standard of care for children. She is fully aware of their individual needs, including any medical needs. The childminder caters for these through agreed care plans with parents. She is attentive to children, assisting them with any care needs, including toileting, when needed. n Children actively participate in the fun and creative activities the childminder plans. They are very excited to play with dough, manipulating it with a range of

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tools and creating with it in different ways. The childminder encourages children to practise skills from school, such as spelling out their name with letters made out of dough. She then supports children to sound out the letters. The childminder interacts well with children during their play. She commentates on what children are doing, tests out their knowledge and asks open-ended questions, encouraging children to respond. The childminder gives children regular praise which helps to boost their self-esteem and recognise their own achievements.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has completed child protection training. She knows how to report concerns about children's welfare. The childminder is aware of services she can signpost parents to for any additional support they might need. She is aware of the indicators of someone being drawn into the extreme views of others. The childminder has suitable procedures in place to manage allegations against those who live in the household. She maintains a paediatric first-aid certificate. The childminder ensures children are safe while using technology equipment and explains to them ways to keep themselves safe online.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 251885 Local authority Wolverhampton Inspection number 10071417 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 4 to 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 3 March 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in Wolverhampton. She provides before- and after-school care for children during term time only.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder gave the inspector a tour of her home. She explained the activities she offers, her daily routines and how she organises the resources for children. n The inspector observed an activity and evaluated it with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. He looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

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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25 February 2020 25 February 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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