Mills, Falon Louise

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

Children thoroughly enjoy the time that they spend with the childminder and with each other. They progress well with their social skills and form close friendships. The childminder is a positive role model. She skilfully helps children to learn the importance of being kind to other people. Children choose different acts of kindness to complete, such as opening a door for someone, or inviting a friend who is playing alone to join them in their play. Mealtimes are a social event. Children learn good manners and conversations flow freely. The childminder gently encourages all children to contribute to discussions.

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The provision is good

Children gain a secure foundation for their future learning and progress well. Older children confidently express their ideas and understand that it is acceptable to have opinions that are different to others. They develop good levels of independence and complete everyday tasks for themselves. The childminder understands how to help babies and very young children to develop a can-do attitude and have confidence in their own abilities.

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The provision is good

Children learn about the diversity of their local community. The childminder skilfully helps them to develop a sense of belonging. Children want to expand their understanding of other languages and use technology to translate words. The childminder helps children to develop their self-confidence effectively. Children have pride in their accomplishments and confidently talk about their artwork.

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need to do better?

n The childminder reflects well on the service that she provides and identifies aspects of her practice to develop further. She continually strives to extend her good knowledge and skills. The childminder completes regular training and research. Recent training helped her to enhance her skills to support children's emotional development, for example to help them cope with a bereavement. n The childminder closely monitors the progress that children make. She uses her good knowledge of child development to design individual education programmes that help children to build on what they already know and can do. However, the childminder has not identified some opportunities to challenge children's learning further. During some planned activities, she does not further children's knowledge as well as possible. n The childminder plans a good range of learning experiences that motivate children to play and make new discoveries. Children learn about the life cycles of

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need to do better?

plants and how to care for them. They develop an understanding of healthy food choices and enjoy preparing their own meals. For example, children experiment with different vegetables to create a variety of soup flavours. However, the childminder has not identified how she can build on her existing education

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need to do better?

8 March 2022 programmes outdoors, to extend children's learning experiences and increase their physical activity. Despite this, she has a secure understanding of how to support children's physical development indoors. For example, the childminder understands how to help babies build strength in their large muscle movements and negotiate obstacles. She knows how to help older children to develop their small muscle movements in support of their future skills, such as writing. n The childminder has strong partnerships with parents and the staff at other settings children also attend. This helps to provide continuity in children's care and learning. Parents praise the service that the childminder provides. They value the support and guidance that she offers them. Parents appreciate the communication between school, home and the childminder. n The childminder knows how to sequence the teaching of children's knowledge

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need to do better?

and skills to help them develop well in their communication and language. For example, she supports children's listening skills well and helps them to focus on different sounds they can hear. As children progress, the childminder helps them to understand and follow more complex instructions. n The childminder helps children learn how to assess risks and to keep themselves and others safe. This includes understanding about road safety and how to use tools carefully. Children understand about the importance of regular handwashing to help stop the spread of germs. n The childminder has high expectations of children. Children understand the rules for her home and remind each other about these.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of safeguarding children. She attends regular safeguarding training to keep her knowledge updated. The childminder knows the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm and the correct procedures to follow to report any concerns. This includes reporting on concerns about the conduct of another The childminder has a thorough understanding of safeguarding concerns in her local community. She completes daily checks and risk assessments to help keep children safe in her care. The childminder understands about safe food preparation to reduce the risk of choking.

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should:

n extend the education programmes outdoors to broaden children's learning experiences further and increase the opportunities for them to be physically active n plan more precisely to identify where children's learning can be challenged even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY563594 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 10191706 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 3 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Walsall. She holds a level 3 qualification in childcare. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 5.30pm all year round, except for family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting 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 held discussions with the childminder and children, and took into account the views of parents. n The inspector sampled some of the childminder's documentation, including qualifications and suitability checks of those living in the household. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together. The inspector observed teaching practices and considered the impact these had on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

8 March 2022 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

8 March 2022 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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