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 focuses on children's social and emotional development to prepare them for the next stage in their learning. For example, she plans den-building activities to encourage children to work as a team. She talks to them about what they can expect when they go to school and invites their teachers to visit before they start. Children develop an awareness of how their actions can impact others. For example, when they want the same resources, or minor disagreements occur, the childminder talks to them about sharing and role models conflict resolution. This helps children to learn to play happily and cooperatively together.

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The provision is good

There are opportunities for children to learn within the local community. The childminder records their outings on a calendar, helping them to understand where they are going. For instance, children know that on the days highlighted in yellow they will go to the library and the 'blue days' are 'soft-play days'. The childminder provides children with opportunities within the daily routine to take ownership of the setting and their own belongings. For instance, children have individual trays where they keep and freely access their own possessions. This contributes to them having a positive sense of belonging. They feel safe and secure.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has recently changed the layout of the room to provide children with their own space to regulate their emotions and engage in sensory play. She identifies further ways to improve, such as finding out more about the 'Hygge' approach, to create a calmer atmosphere to further children's learning. n Overall, children display positive attitudes to learning. However, the childminder does not always ensure that her own practice is consistent and fairly applied to strengthen children's behaviour. This is confusing because at times children hear different messages about her expectations. n The childminder's ethos is to promote confidence and independence through creative and imaginative play. Therefore, there are plentiful opportunities for children to engage in role play. For instance, they play with the pretend kitchen, acting out what they see at home. They tell their peers to listen out for the 'ding'

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to know when the food is cooked. n Children develop secure self-help skills to promote their school readiness, such as independently accessing the outdoor toilet, washing their hands and putting their paper towel in the bin. Younger children particularly enjoy regular handwashing, which the childminder fully encourages. This promotes their personal development. n Children build their fine-motor skills through various learning opportunities, such as constructing with stickle bricks. Younger children experience physical challenge as they learn to climb large equipment and navigate the stairs to the

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19 July 2024 mezzanine floor. However, the childminder has not fully considered how to enhance the curriculum for older and most-able children to engage in robust physical play alongside their younger peers. This does not help them to excel in their physical development. n Children of all ages practise their developing language skills. For example, the childminder regularly initiates conversations and makes good use of open-ended questions to encourage children to think about and discuss what they know. Children have a choice of songs and books. They enthusiastically ask if their choice of book can be read first, demonstrating a love for reading. n The childminder supports children to gain an understanding of other cultures. For instance, children learn how to correctly hold and use chopsticks to pick up noodles, filling and emptying containers. They discuss the foods that are traditionally eaten in China and how in some cultures families eat sitting on the

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floor. n The childminder builds good relationships with parents and carers. She talks to them every day to learn about them and their family's needs. This means she knows children very well, including their home routines, which she actively supports parents with to promote children's sleep time routines. n The childminder uses observation and assessment to identify any gaps in children's development. This helps her to plan focused next steps, which she shares with parents to continue children's learning at home. She has completed specific training to strengthen her knowledge of how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder actively seeks training and support to improve her knowledge and skills. For example, she contacted the local general practitioner to ensure she correctly administered children their inhaler when using a spacer. She works closely with her sister, who is also a childminder, to share good practice and

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n focus evaluation of your own practice to ensure that expectations are consistently applied, so that all children understand acceptable behaviour n plan the physical curriculum more effectively to help older and most-able children to engage in robust physical play to further build on their gross-motor skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501242 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 10354979 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 7 Date of previous inspection 13 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Willenhall. She operates all year round, Monday to Thursday; 8am to 5pm and Friday; 8am to 1pm, except for bank and family holidays. The childminder is eligible for funding 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 childminder. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children throughout the day and evaluated the impact on children's learning. n The views of parents were considered by the inspector and children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of those living and working in the household n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

19 July 2024 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

19 July 2024 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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