Trudy Davis

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 and her assistants provide a warm and welcoming environment for children. They are caring and affectionate towards them. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in this welcoming environment. Children receive plenty of meaningful praise and they behave well. The childminder promotes confidence in children and nurtures a can-do attitude. This helps to boost children's self-esteem and prepares them well for their eventual move on to school. Children persevere when learning new skills, for example when attempting to carefully manoeuvre an ant into the insect viewing capsule. The childminder teaches children good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands after using the toilet. Children take part in activities that help them to learn about healthy lifestyles, including growing and eating their own fruit and vegetables. The childminder provides nutritious home- cooked meals. Children are beginning to recognise letters and are able to write

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The provision is good

some letters that are in their names. Children enjoy activities which help them to learn about different cultures and traditions. They are independent as the childminder and her assistants teach them to learn to do things for themselves. Overall, children acquire the skills and attitudes they need for their next stage of learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistants have high expectations for all children. They set clear, age-appropriate boundaries for the children. Children are respectful of these and follow the 'house rules' closely. They share, take turns and demonstrate good manners as they say 'please' and 'thank you' to each other as they play. n Children make good progress from their individual starting points. They develop a love of books and like to select their favourites from a wide range. The childminder's assistants talk to children about what they can see in the pictures. They miss out familiar phrases so children can fill in the gaps. This helps the children to develop their own ideas and promote their thinking skills. n Children are confident communicators. The childminder enthusiastically sings rhymes, which helps children's vocabulary. She engages children in meaningful conversations and shows a genuine interest in what they have to say. However,

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the childminder's assistants do not consistently take all opportunities to model grammatically correct phrases when children make their own attempts. n Overall, the experienced childminder is a good teacher. Her knowledge of how children learn and develop has a positive impact on the learning experiences she provides. She uses her regular observations and accurate assessments of children's learning to plan activities based on what children need to learn next. She shares this information with parents and supports them to share information about their children's learning at home. This enables parents to be fully involved

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7 June 2021 in the assessment process. However, the childminder does not exchange precise information about children's care and education with other settings that the children also attend. She does not find out what children are learning elsewhere so that she is able to complement this in her home. n The childminder helps children to feel valued in many ways. Children were keen to show the inspector examples of their work, which are displayed prominently in the childminder's home, demonstrating the skills they have used. n Children are fully supported to be active learners. They search for bugs in the garden. The childminder and her assistants introduce mathematics as they use positional language such as 'under' and 'on top'. They encourage children to make comparisons as they harvest the vegetables they have grown. n The childminder promotes children's good health and physical well-being. For example, children have daily opportunities for exercise and fresh air and they

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learn about road safety during regular local walks. n The childminder reflects on her practice to help her improve outcomes for children. She and her assistants continue to keep their professional development updated. They regularly complete online training and personal research and welcome support from local authority advisers. This helps to ensure their knowledge and skills remain up to date.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Safeguarding policies and procedures are implemented effectively. The childminder and her assistants have a comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures. They can clearly identify the signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child may be at risk of harm. They know how to record and report any concerns they may have about a child's welfare. Training on wider safeguarding issues enables them to safeguard children from extreme views and behaviours. The childminder checks her premises on a daily basis to ensure it remains safe and secure for children to play in.

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should:

n strengthen the modelling of grammatically correct phrases for children to hear so that they develop their language skills even further n extend the links with other settings that children also attend, in order to exchange more precise details about children's care and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY553281 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 10175136 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She lives in Walsall. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works with assistants.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk and a joint evaluation of an activity. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and her assistants. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living or working in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day and through written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

7 June 2021 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

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