Childminder in Walsall

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 provides a welcoming and homely atmosphere. Young children snuggle in for cuddles and settle quickly, showing that they feel safe and secure. Children's independence is encouraged. They have space to play and explore, and to choose different toys and games. The childminder encourages them to make choices about what they want to play with. The environment is child-centred, and children enjoy exploring the activities which keep them motivated and engaged for long periods.

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The provision is good

The childminder promotes good behaviour and manners. She supports children with words of encouragement and positive praise. This warm and kind approach helps children behave well and supports their relationships with others. Children behave very well at this setting. Snack time is a social time and children demonstrate that they are making healthy choices as they discuss their favourite fruits. The childminder uses this time to promote independence as she encourages the older children to cut up strawberries and bananas. Younger children are supported by the childminder to hold cutlery correctly. Children are provided with a range of outings to widen their experiences. For example, the childminder attends local groups and meets up with other childminders to support children's social skills and help them to learn to interact with different people.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has developed a curriculum that focuses on the individual needs of each child. She uses her observations and assessments of children's learning to plan the environment. Children engage in adult-led and child-led play. The childminder provides activities which are based on children's interests and what she knows they enjoy. This leads to learners being keen to participate in activities. n Overall, the childminder's teaching supports children's communication and language skills. For instance, she models language and often provides a clear narrative during activities. However, the childminder does not consistently link children's next steps in communication and language with the activities she provides, to develop their skills even further. n Children receive good support to develop their personal, social and emotional skills. They learn to share resources and are respectful to each other, as the

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childminder is a good role model. Children thoroughly enjoy their interactions with the childminder. For instance, during role play, they pretend to make cups of tea for her and are delighted when she joins in with their game. Children play happily alongside each other and develop positive relationships. n Children develop a love of books from a young age. The childminder provides children with a range of diverse books, and they have their favourite stories.

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need to do better?

17 November 2022 Children enjoy the childminder reading to them. They sit and listen attentively when they are read to. Children have opportunities to practise mark making, and they thoroughly enjoy the craft activities offered to them. They name colours and concentrate well as they create their pictures. n Children are starting to use early mathematics in their play. For example, they listen carefully and focus, as they make sets of animals. However, the childminder does not always use opportunities that arise naturally through play and routines to further develop children's mathematical understanding of counting and shapes. n The childminder has good relationships with parents. She gets to know the families who attend and builds positive working relationships with them. The childminder ensures she discusses children's needs and interests with parents before they start attending. The childminder provides daily updates about what

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children are doing and regular information about the progress that they have made. This helps parents to support their child's learning at home. n The childminder continually reflects on her provision. She knows her strengths and is keen to improve her practice. She shares new ideas with other childminders and listens to parent's feedback. The childminder is aware of the importance of keeping her knowledge up to date. Children make progress in their development from their starting points. They gain the skills and understanding they need in preparation for their next stages in learning and the eventual move on to school or nursery.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of her role to safeguard children. She recognises the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She is confident in the processes to follow to raise a concern about a child. The childminder undertakes regular safeguarding training to refresh her knowledge. She is aware of what to do if an allegation is made against her or a member of her household. The childminder ensures that her home is clean and well maintained. She provides a safe environment for children at home and on outings, where she teaches them about road safety.

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should:

n strengthen opportunities for children to develop their understanding of early mathematics through their play and routines n ensure that planning precisely links to children's next steps in learning to make the most of all opportunities to extend children's communication and language skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY268286 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 10234740 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 8 Date of previous inspection 30 March 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Walsall, West Midlands. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am-5pm, Monday to Thursday, and 7.30am-12.30pm, on Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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. 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 to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum is organised. n A joint evaluation of a teaching activity was carried out by the inspector and the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder, and spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a sample of relevant records and documentation. This included evidence of suitability and training.

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Inspection activities

17 November 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

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