Tolladay Fiona

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

Children who attend this home-from-home setting are well cared for, happy and content. The childminder has a kind and gentle nature and children feel safe and secure in her care. Children move around the childminder's home with confidence. They help themselves to the wide range of toys the childminder places within their easy reach. New children settle very quickly with cuddles and reassurance from the caring childminder. The childminder helps children to learn about the world around them. She organises regular visits to the nearby zoo. Children enjoy walks to the local park. The childminder takes children to local playgroups. This gives children the opportunity to play with a wider circle of friends, gain confidence and to develop their social skills.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children to be independent. She teaches children to dress themselves, use appropriate cutlery at mealtimes and help to tidy up after their play. Children enjoy carrying out small tasks, such as wiping the table and carrying their own plate at snack time. Children develop a love of books. They choose books as they play and take them to the childminder to read. Children enjoy story time during their weekly visit to the local library with the childminder.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has many years of experience and thoroughly enjoys her role. She has devised a broad, well-sequenced curriculum that covers the seven areas of learning. The childminder observes children as they play to help her to assess their current abilities and what they need to learn next. She plans activities and experiences that link to children's next steps and interests. However, the childminder recognises that she would benefit from extending her knowledge to further enhance her good teaching practice to the highest level. n The childminder successfully encourages children's good behaviour and thoughtfulness towards others. She sets a good example through her calm approach and kind manner. The childminder sensitively reminds young children to share and take turns with toys and use good manners. She uses positive reinforcement. For example, the childminder praises children for doing well.

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need to do better?

n The childminder helps children to learn about healthy lifestyles. She ensures children have plenty of opportunities to spend time outdoors. For example, children enjoy being in the childminder's well-resourced garden. They go for walks in the local community, such as to the local park. Children learn the importance of washing their hands before they eat. The childminder provides healthy snacks, such as fresh fruit. n The childminder supports children to develop a good understanding of mathematics. She uses language of size and helps children to learn to count as they play. Toddlers become engrossed in puzzles and show perseverance as they

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need to do better?

1 October 2024 work out where each piece fits. n The childminder supports children's communication and language effectively. She speaks clearly, repeating words back to children so that they can hear and practise new words. n As the childminder plays alongside the children, she helps them to listen or talk. She knows children's favourite nursery rhymes and songs. The childminder encourages children to sing as they play. Children join in enthusiastically. They proudly demonstrate what they have remembered of the words and actions to the songs. n The childminder supports children to use their imagination as they immerse themselves in role play, using their favourite toys. n The childminder supports children to understand what behaviour is acceptable. She teaches children to share, take turns and play cooperatively. Children behave well. n Children enjoy the wide variety of activities the childminder provides. However,

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need to do better?

on occasions, during adult-led activities, the childminder does not always allow time for children to explore and investigate independently. This reduces the opportunities for children to develop their creativity, and build on their own ideas and ways of doing things. n The childminder builds strong relationships with parents. Parents comment on how much their children enjoy being with the childminder. They comment on the good progress their children make. Parents talk about the regular information they receive from the childminder about their children's 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 welfare first.

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should:

n explore professional development opportunities to enhance practice even further n when planning adult-led activities build in time for children to explore and investigate the resources independently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 255109 Local authority Sandwell Inspection number 10355004 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 3 Date of previous inspection 14 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives in the Wednesbury area of Sandwell. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 2. She provides early years government funding for children aged 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 the early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation.

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Inspection activities

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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