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 provides children with a relaxed and homely environment. She has a kind and gentle nature and children enjoy being in her company. The childminder builds strong bonds with the children who attend. New children settle quickly. They go to the childminder for reassurance and cuddles. Children enjoy independently exploring and investigating the resources the childminder provides. They concentrate and engage for long periods of time. The childminder skilfully extends children's learning as they play. For example, she names colours of objects, helps children to count and introduces new words. The childminder is a good role model, who helps young children to learn to use good manners. For example, she consistently reminds children to say please and thank you at appropriate times. The childminder gives children small tasks, such as helping to prepare the table at mealtimes. Children enjoy carrying out these jobs. These responsibilities helps

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The provision is good

children to develop a sense of belonging in the childminder's home.

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The provision is good

Children are motivated and keen learners. All children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder supports children to acquire the skills and attitudes they need for their next stage of learning and their eventual move on to school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder's good knowledge of how children learn and develop has a positive impact on the learning experiences she provides. She makes regular observations and assessments of what children can do and what they need to learn next. She has devised an ambitious curriculum that takes account of children's learning needs, interests and learning styles. n The childminder is a member of a local childminder network that meets regularly to share ideas and best practice. This helps the childminder to keep her knowledge up to date and refresh her skills. n The childminder helps children to develop their language skills effectively. During daily routines and play activities, the childminder talks to children about what they are doing. She questions children effectively and gives them time to think and respond. The childminder helps children to learn new vocabulary and build sentences. n The childminder offers a wide range of resources and activities that support

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children's learning. However, on occasions some aspects of adult-led activities are too challenging for the age of the children taking part and, during these times, they lose interest. n Outdoor learning is a high priority for the childminder. The outdoor area is very well resourced and designed to be used in all weathers. This supports children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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19 September 2024 n The childminder teaches children to be independent. At snack time, children help to tidy away toys. Children develop a 'can-do' attitude as they learn to carefully use a knife to remove the hulls from fresh strawberries. n The childminder takes children on regular visits to local toddler groups. This gives children the opportunity to play within a wider group of children, which helps them to develop their social skills and confidence. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She helps children to learn to share, take turns and play cooperatively. Children behave well in her care. n The childminder supports children to learn about healthy lifestyles. She ensures children enjoy lots of fresh air and exercise. The childminder provides the children with healthy snacks. She ensures children drink plenty of fresh water throughout the day. Children learn to wash their hands before eating and after

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using the toilet. n The childminder supports children's physical skills. Children safely negotiate the steps in the childminder's garden. They run around as they play chasing games. Children confidently climb on and use ride-on toys independently. n The childminder provides parents with regular updates about their children's progress. She provides information on how parents can continue their children's learning at home. However, the childminder has not yet fully established an effective two-way flow of information about children's next stage of learning with other settings, where care is shared, in order to promote continuity and consistency of care and learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

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

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should:

n when planning adult-led activities take more account of children's individual age and stage of development n enhance the partnerships with other providers with whom children's care is shared.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY428940 Local authority Wolverhampton Inspection number 10354859 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 10 Date of previous inspection 8 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in the Wednesfield area of Wolverhampton. She operates all year round, from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays, two weeks over the Christmas period and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate level 3 childcare qualification. She offers funded early education for children aged from nine months to four years.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for her early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this has on children's learning. n The inspector took account of parents' written views provided by the childminder. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation.

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Inspection activities

19 September 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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