Childminder in Sandwell

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 has created a safe and fun environment for children to learn and play in. Children excitedly swish their wooden spoons in a sensory tray filled with leaves. They make patterns and enjoy watching the effects. Children smile with joy and check in with the childminder, who reflects their excitement by mirroring wide eyes and an open mouth expression. The childminder supports children's understanding and development of language by modelling new words while they play. The childminder talks to the children in a kind and respectful way, which is reflected back in the children's behaviour. Children show compassion and kindness to those who have just woken up from their sleep by giving them a gentle stroke and talking quietly to them as they get used to their surroundings.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children's physical development through resources in the setting and access to outside. The childminder has a selection of pushchairs for the children, which they happily fill with soft toys or dolls. Children carefully navigate around each other and the room. The childminder gives children new and different experiences to support their physical development. She takes children to forest school, a local playground and a stay-and-play session throughout the week. Children are able to meet new friends, gain confidence in new surroundings and learn more about the world around them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children very well. She gathers information from parents about their starting points and current interests. She uses this information to create a curriculum that is individual for children. However, occasionally, the activity planned does not focus enough on children's identified next steps in learning. n The childminder has completed training on how to make story sessions interactive and enjoyable. She regularly reads favourite stories to children. She changes her tone of voice and involves children in the story. This helps to build on their communication and language skills. n The childminder promotes children's social and emotional well-being. New children settle quickly. They happily wave and smile as they say 'goodbye' to their parents. The childminder recognises and praises children's achievements. This helps to promote children's self-confidence. n The childminder is ambitious and has high expectations for all children in her

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care. She plans experiences to help to prepare children for their move on to school. The childminder understands the importance of promoting children's independence during everyday routines. Children independently take off their own shoes and place them in the designated basket. They show pride in their achievements, beaming with pride.

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27 September 2024 n The childminder supports reflective learning and gives children feedback. She gives positive praise and explains what they did well. For example, she says, 'Well done for cutting the banana skin because that was hard.' This helps children to persevere and learn new skills. Children show a positive attitude to their learning. n The childminder is part of a local childminding group. She uses peer-to-peer support as a way to develop her learning and share ideas. To increase the variety of resources children access in the provision, the childminder periodically swaps resources with others from the group. The childminder thinks carefully about children's needs and interests and ensures that the resources meet their current needs. This creates a stimulating and well-thought-out environment for children to play and learn in. n The childminder strives to provide new and varied experiences to prepare

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children for the wider world. The childminder provides opportunities for children to experience a range of cultures and celebrations from other communities. For example, children attend a local library to experience Bhangra dancing. n The childminder is very respectful of children's feelings. She asks for children's consent before carrying out self-care tasks. For example, she asks children if they will have their nappy changed. She holds out her open hands to younger children and waits until they place their hands in hers before walking together to the changing area. Children feel safe, respected and know that their voice matters in the setting.

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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 more on children's next steps in learning to help them make even better progress in their development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543061 Local authority Sandwell Inspection number 10363997 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 12 Date of previous inspection 18 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Rowley Regis. She operates all year round from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how she organises her early years setting, including the aims and rationale for her curriculum. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable.

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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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