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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's learning and promotes this through effective teaching methods. For example, she reads a story to the children snuggled around her. The childminder makes sure that all the children can see the story book and uses a clear voice with expression to hold children's interest. Children know the stories well and fill in the missing words or phrases. They are aware of the letters in their name, and excitedly name and point to these in the book. During such activities, the childminder asks the children questions that require them to use more complex language.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans activities that help children to develop their mathematical skills. For example, the childminder asks children to search the room and find a card with a specific number or shape on. When the child is moving away from the card she says 'colder', and when the child is close to it she says "hotter". Children listen intently to the instructions and shriek with joy when they find the appropriate card. During such activities, the childminder encourages the children to count and to recognise numbers and shapes.

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The provision is good

Children are fond of and closely observe the childminder's pet guinea pig. They know how to correctly stroke and feed the guinea pig. This helps children to learn to respect, care for and understand animals.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has worked very closely with the local authority advisor to ensure that the required improvements have been made since the last inspection. She uses suitable guidance to help her recognise her strengths and what she could improve. This, along with welcoming any suggestions from parents, helps her to reflect on her practice and plan for continuous improvement. n The childminder has undertaken a training course to help her plan an effective curriculum across all the areas of learning. The childminder tailors the learning experiences to reflect children's interests, strengths and needs. However, there are fewer opportunities for children to develop their sensory experiences, such as exploring a wide variety of textures and materials. n The childminder provides children with a curriculum that encourages them to absorb themselves in imaginative play. Children engage in role play that reflects

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their own life experiences. They enjoy dress-up play that allows them to pretend to be someone or something different. n The childminder regularly reads stories to children that are designed to teach them about appropriate behaviours. Additionally, she uses effective praise to reinforce children's good behaviour. Consequently, children are considerate,

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need to do better?

28 April 2023 respectful and use good manners. The childminder provides the children with books that show them about the similarities and differences they have with others. n The childminder supports children's social and emotional development well. She enthusiastically uses every interaction as an opportunity to build relationships and develop children's understanding of language. The childminder is kind and caring towards children. She offers cuddles and affection to those children who need reassurance. Children feel happy and content in the childminder's care. n The childminder informs parents about the type of activities and experiences she provides for children. For example, through daily chats and the sharing of information and photographs online. This helps parents to support their children's learning at home. However, the childminder does not work as successfully as possible with other early years settings that children currently

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need to do better?

attend to fully support consistency and continuity in their learning. n Children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, they confidently use the challenging climbing and balancing equipment during their regular trips to the local playground. Additionally, children regularly visit the local indoor soft-play establishment. Furthermore, children enjoy playing in the childminder's garden on the climbing frame, seesaw, scooter, tunnel and mini trampoline. During outdoor play, children discover their shadows. The childminder helps the children to explore how their movements affect their shadows.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has completed safeguarding training. She knows about the potential signs of abuse and neglect. She is aware of her role and responsibility to ensure that children are protected from harm and abuse. The childminder checks her home and garden and identifies and reduces any possible risks to children. This, and effectively risk assessing all outings off the premises, helps to keep children safe and well. The childminder has completed recent paediatric first-aid training. This provides her with the knowledge and skills required to effectively administer first aid in an emergency.

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should:

n increase the opportunities children have to develop their sensory skills and exploration of a variety of textures and materials n strengthen partnership working with all other settings children attend, to provide a more consistent approach to meeting their needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2551052 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 10248447 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 June 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Shortheath, Willenhall. She operates all year round from 7am until 5pm, Monday to 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 The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n A tour of the childminder's home was completed to make sure all areas used by children are safe. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk to understand how the curriculum is organised. n A joint evaluation of an activity was carried out by the inspector and the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and evaluated how well she assesses children's progress and plans for the next steps in their learning. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of persons living or working in the household. n The inspector held conversations with children during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

28 April 2023 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

28 April 2023 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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