Childminder in Sandwell

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

Children have close relationships with each other, the childminder and her assistant. Children, including babies, move confidently and safely around the playroom deciding what to do while they explore the activities available. Older children show care and consideration for the needs of the younger children and cooperate well while they play.

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The provision is good

Children thoroughly enjoy physical activity. For example, they learn to move their bodies and pretend to play instruments when they take part in the daily music and movement session. Outdoors, even the youngest babies move and test their physical skills with increased confidence. For example, babies select their favourite wheeled toys and scoot on them using their feet. Children show sustained levels of interest during story sessions and are eager to talk about what is happening in the book. The childminder uses singing sessions well to promote children's communication and language.

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The provision is good

Children have plenty of opportunities to use their senses to explore. For example, they use foam, think about how it feels and enjoy making marks in it while they play. Older children spend a long time engaged in using writing materials when they colour and draw. Some of them can recognise and write their names and learn to read familiar words in readiness for school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder successfully monitors and supports her assistant. Together they carefully observe children to find out what they can do and enjoy. They use this information well to plan activities to motivate children to learn. n The childminder places a clear focus on supporting children's communication and language and their literacy development. For example, children attend the local library weekly with the childminder to choose books and take part in an enjoyable rhythm and rhyme session. The childminder chooses books carefully. She uses these extremely well to help reinforce teaching. The childminder shares these books with parents. n The childminder and her assistant manage the mixed-age group of children well to get them involved during activities. However, on occasions, the childminder does not follow the children's lead well enough during activities and adapt what she is teaching. This is because sometimes she is too focused on what she

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need to do better?

wants children to gain from the experience. n The childminder develops positive relationships with parents from the start. Parents report that their children are happy and their personal needs are met very well. Parents are impressed by the progress their children make and the information they receive about their continued progress.

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need to do better?

3 February 2022 n The childminder provides a good range of challenging physical play equipment outdoors to promote children's fitness and health. Children learn that exercise, fresh fruit and vegetables are good for their bodies. During lunchtime, the childminder checks the children's lunch boxes to ensure that the contents are healthy and to make sure that the children eat healthy options prior to eating their treats. n The childminder provides good opportunities for children to recognise colour, count and use mathematical language. However, children have few practical opportunities to recognise numbers and explore weight and measurements through their play. n The educational programme for understanding of the world is strong. The childminder plans plenty of opportunities for children to learn about communities beyond their own experiences, uniformed services and the natural world. For example, a visit from the fire brigade has helped children to learn about fire

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of child protection issues and the procedure to follow if they have a concern about a child. The childminder regularly tests her assistant to ensure that her safeguarding knowledge is up to date. All adults living in the household and working with children are vetted to help ensure they are suitable. There are clear procedures in place to keep children safe in the home, in the car and on outings. Children wear high-visibility vests and learn about car and road safety. The childminder gives clear messages to children about respecting their own and others' bodies.

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should:

n follow the children's lead more closely during activities and skilfully adapt teaching to help children to gain the very best from the experiences on offer n develop the educational programme for mathematics further to provide increased opportunities for children to recognise numbers and to explore weight and measurements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474178 Local authority Sandwell Inspection number 10075694 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 8 Date of previous inspection 2 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in West Bromwich. She operates all year round from 7am until 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two- and three -year-old children. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3 and works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk together to check the safety of the premises and to gather information about the experiences provided. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation and held discussions with the childminder and the assistant. n The inspector looked at relevant documents and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household and working with children. n The inspector took into account the views of parents.

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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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