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 creates an environment that provides children with playful learning opportunities across all areas of learning. Children feel safe, behave well and confidently decide what to do. Discussion about the King's coronation motivates children to use the various resources in the mud kitchen as they pretend to make cakes. Children confidently talk about their ideas and what they are creating. They have the freedom to lead their play. For example, children follow the lead of one child and take water from the trough to water the flowers in the potting area. They show a good understanding of what plants need to help them grow as they plant the seeds.

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The provision is good

Children show a keen interest in the builders' yard. Their play is skilfully used to reinforce previous learning and introduce words like 'balance' and 'enormous' as they build. Children load their tricycles with pretend bricks and learn left from right as they ride. Their ideas are supported well, and they are clearly inspired by what they learn. For example, children make a pretend town adding houses, animals and a fire station as they recall what they have been learning about fire fighters. Children enjoy taking responsibility as they help cut their fruit for snack and set the table for their coronation party.

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need to do better?

n The childminder focuses on providing opportunities and resources to ignite children's curiosity and motivate them to learn. She observes children to find out what they can do and enjoy and incorporates this into her daily planning. The curriculum is well thought out and incorporates interesting topics, popular books and opportunities for children to learn about the natural world. n The childminder uses a creative range of strategies to help promote children's emotional well-being and self-worth. For example, the childminder encourages children to talk about their achievements, which are added to the 'proud cloud' on the wall. Children learn about empathy as they add a heart to the kindness jar when they consider the needs of others. The childminder supports children well to talk about their feelings. n There is a sharp focus on supporting children's literacy and mathematical development. The childminder has completed a recent mathematics project,

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which has increased her knowledge of how to make mathematics fun. As a result, mathematics and literacy activities are incorporated successfully for children to enjoy indoors and outdoors. n Daily discussion about the importance of healthy eating, exercise and good oral hygiene are incorporated well, and children demonstrate a good understanding of keeping healthy. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure children's lunch boxes include healthy options and treats are limited. Children

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need to do better?

4 May 2023 have the freedom to be outdoors in the fresh air. n The childminder uses an effective range of strategies to engage with parents to ensure they are kept fully informed about their children's care and progress. Parents report they are extremely impressed by the quality of information they receive about their children's development and the activities and experiences on offer. They appreciate the home-learning packs and the book-lending system, which helps them support their children's learning at home. n The educational programme for understanding of the world is strong in some aspects. Regular visits to the local woods, with a focus on the changing seasons, help children develop a keen interest in the natural world. For example, children use magnifying glasses to look for insects and confidently hold them in their hands and describe them. However, the childminder does not plan enough opportunities for children to learn about a variety of cultures to further extend

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their understanding of their diverse community. n The childminder supports her assistants well to access further training and raise their level of qualification. They report they find the supervision sessions useful and are positive about the support they receive from the childminder. The childminder works alongside her assistants but does not always offer enough support and coaching to further raise the quality of teaching. For example, on occasions, the assistants do not plan effectively for the mixed-age range during group activities to keep all children sufficiently engaged.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

All adults living in the household and working with children are vetted and suitable. Assistants benefit from a detailed induction to ensure they are clear about their roles and responsibilities. The childminder and her assistants 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 the assistants to ensure their safeguarding knowledge is up to date. Teaching children to keep safe is a clear priority. For example, the childminder helps children to understand the importance of respecting their own and others' personal space and bodies.

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should:

n strengthen further the programme for understanding of the world in relation to offering increased opportunities for children to learn about their local diverse community n provide assistants with further support and coaching to help identify areas for development to help raise the quality of their teaching even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438836 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 10217642 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 24 Date of previous inspection 3 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Willenhall, West Midlands. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works with another childminder and three assistants who all hold a qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first 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 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 looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household and working on the premises. n The inspector carried out a joint observation and held discussions with the childminder. n The inspector took into account the views of parents.

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Inspection activities

4 May 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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