Childminder in Wolverhampton

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

The childminder promotes an environment where children feel nurtured, loved and cared for. As a result, children are happy, safe and settled at the setting. The childminder provides a wide range of activities and resources indoors and outdoors. Children show an eagerness to engage with most of the activities on offer. They explore their environment with high levels of confidence and independence. Most children enjoy sensory experiences, such as scent-flavoured rice play. Those who are unwilling at first to participate are well supported by the childminder to get involved and give it a go. Older children display a positive attitude towards learning. There is a calm and positive atmosphere created during play. The childminder is observant and notices when children are not engaged during free play. She plans activities that are built on children's interests to get them excited and enthused. This contributes to the progress that children make in their learning.

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The provision is good

Children develop a good understanding of behavioural expectations because the childminder is an excellent role model. She explains effectively to the children why certain behaviours can be harmful, such as throwing sand. This helps children to keep themselves and others safe. Children respond well to the childminder's instructions and behave well.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is passionate about providing high-quality education to all children. Her curriculum is designed to cover all areas of learning with emphasis on children developing their confidence and independence. The childminder aims to ensure that all children leave her setting with the skills and understanding they need to be ready for the next stage of their learning. n The childminder finds out key information about children from parents and carers when they first start attending. She carries out initial and ongoing assessments of children's development, which she uses to recognise any gaps in their learning and to identify what they need to learn next. If there are concerns about a child's development, she speaks to parents and seeks support from external agencies. This contributes to the good progress that children make. n The childminder has a good understanding of children's interests and learning

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abilities. She carefully listens to them and plans a wide range of meaningful activities for them to engage in. However, there are occasions when children's focus and attention drift away from what the childminder intends for them to learn. For example, while children are learning about recycling and how to keep the planet safe, the activity becomes confused by the addition of extra resources, such as pretend chicks, tweezers and toy frogs. n The childminder builds on children's self-esteem and resilience. For example, she encourages children to keep on trying when they say they cannot do something and praises them for their efforts. The childminder places great focus on

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3 May 2022 children's social skills. She promotes turn-taking and encourages children to play and interact together. n The childminder identifies training that will support her to raise outcomes for children. She surrounds children with a language-rich environment and models language well. The childminder supports children to pronounce new words, such as 'caterpillar' and 'cocoon'. She asks open-ended questions, giving children time to process questions and think about their responses. When children make mistakes, she encourages them to think again and supports them where necessary. As a result, children are excellent communicators. n Older children enjoy activities during circle time, including reading stories, and show high levels of patience. However, occasionally, younger children become restless during these group times. The childminder's teaching techniques are not always adapted well enough to suit the learning needs of the younger children.

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need to do better?

n A two-way flow of information is shared between the childminder and parents. The childminder shares copies of her policies with parents before children start. Parents speak highly positively about the service they receive. The childminder discusses children's progress with their parents. Parents receive the written progress check for children aged between two and three years and are encouraged to share this with their health visitor. This ensures that any concerns about a child's development are swiftly identified and early help is started. n The childminder shows a good understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion. She provides opportunities for children to learn about themselves and others. There are positive relationships between the childminder, children and their peers. As a result, children are very respectful.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The setting is safe and secure. It is clean throughout and the childminder encourages children to tidy up after activities. She carries out daily risk assessments to ensure that her environment continues to be safe for children to access. The childminder understands her responsibilities as a designated safeguarding lead. She recognises the signs and symptoms of abuse and takes appropriate action to keep children safe from harm. This includes making referrals to external agencies as necessary. The childminder understands the steps she should take if an allegation is made against herself or another adult living in her home.

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should:

n strengthen the delivery of the curriculum to fully focus on children's learning intentions and support them to make the best possible progress

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should:

3 May 2022 n review the organisation of group activities and adapt teaching to motivate younger children to become more actively involved in the sessions provided.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY332593 Local authority Wolverhampton Inspection number 10231749 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 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 28 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Wolverhampton, West Midlands. She operates all year round from 8am to 4pm, Monday to Wednesday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector had a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact that this has on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their

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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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