Childminder in Wolverhampton

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is outstanding

Children are happy, contented and incredibly confident in the childminder's nurturing care. They settle very well as they excitedly join together with their friends and choose their favourite toys and activities. The childminder and her assistants welcome children warmly, acknowledge them individually and ensure that they are all happy as they play.

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The provision is outstanding

Children's behaviour is very good as they play alongside their friends, sharing resources and solving problems. They are extremely involved in their learning. They care about one another and talk about how they feel. This reflects the childminder's outstanding focus on their personal, social and emotional development. In addition, the childminder demonstrates an outstanding commitment to children's overall well-being. This includes promoting healthy eating through balanced menus and clear dietary guidance for parents. Children's physical development is also nurtured as they climb, balance, crawl and scoot around on ride-on toys in the outdoor space.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder meticulously organises and thoughtfully plans an abundance of rich opportunities for open-ended play and exploration. This well-thought-out space consistently ignites children's curiosity and fosters deep engagement, enabling children to flourish in all aspects of their learning and development. The atmosphere is one of warmth, respect and boundless curiosity, where every child feels noticed, valued and safe.

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n The childminder's curriculum is seamlessly embedded throughout the provision and daily routines. Her clear and focused ethos, centred on holistic child development, is evident in every aspect of the setting. This ensures a consistent and high-quality educational experience that benefits children's development and prepares them extremely well for the next stage in their learning. n The childminder is committed to continually building on her excellent knowledge and understanding of child development. She actively accesses a wide range of training opportunities. Furthermore, she provides exemplary support for her assistants. As a result, she ensures a highly skilled, motivated and emotionally well-supported team. This, in turn, provides a consistently high-quality experience for the children. n The childminder and her highly skilled assistants have an astute understanding of each child and their developmental journey. The childminder works closely

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with her assistants to expertly identify and implement relevant and achievable next steps. Interactions are responsive, insightful and tailored to individual learning needs. This ensures every child is supported to reach their full potential.

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13 June 2025 As a result, children consistently achieve rapid progress across all areas of learning. n The childminder consistently demonstrates an outstanding commitment to children's emotional development and well-being. She creates a deeply empathetic and supportive atmosphere where children are encouraged to acknowledge and navigate their emotions effectively, fostering resilience and self-regulation. This dedication ensures children feel exceptionally happy, secure and cared for. n The childminder is passionate about supporting children's learning through rich, open-ended play experiences in a thoughtfully designed environment. Children are given ample time and space to explore, investigate and problem-solve, allowing their interests to drive their learning. For example, after an adult-led bird spotting activity, they spend lots of time bird spotting in the garden. They carefully look through binoculars into the sky and laugh with delight when they

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spot a bird. n The childminder and her assistants are highly skilled at adapting activities to further ignite and extend children's curiosity and engagement. For example, children explore the sensory tray filled with feathers, twigs and eggs. Adults notice the children holding the eggs up to their ears, 'listening' for chicks. They quickly add in some small toy chicks and the children respond with amazement. n Partnerships with parents are exceptionally strong and highly effective. The childminder talks with parents every day and supports them to help their children learn as she provides activity packs and library books to take home. This proactive approach ensures parents are consistently well informed about their children's progress and actively involved in their learning journey. Furthermore, the childminder demonstrates an unwavering passion for supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, working tirelessly and

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effectively with parents and other professionals to ensure rapid progress. n Children often share things they have made with the childminder's neighbours. They visit shops and parks in the local area. Children see positive images of the world around them as they play with resources and as they access the extensive range of books. This all helps to foster an understanding and appreciation of different cultures and experiences.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543887 Local authority Wolverhampton Inspection number 10392272 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 12 Number of children on roll 22 Date of previous inspection 14 August 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Wolverhampton. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm Monday to Thursday, and from 7.30am to 5pm on Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides government-funded early education for all eligible children. She works with two assistants.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development, with a particular focus on personal, social and emotional development. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector talked to the childminder's assistants at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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