Childminder EY548667

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 are happy and confident, and they settle quickly in the care of the childminder and her assistants. They separate from their parents with ease and quickly engage in play with their friends. This demonstrates a strong sense of security and belonging. Children frequently seek out the childminder for cuddles and comfort, or to involve her in their play, reflecting the warm and trusting relationships they have. The childminder knows the children exceptionally well and uses this knowledge effectively to shape a well-sequenced and engaging curriculum. She plans learning experiences around their interests, ensuring high levels of engagement and enjoyment. For example, children immerse themselves in role play in the outdoor kitchen, re-enacting familiar routines such as preparing meals. Through these activities, they develop their imagination, fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Children also engage in rich social interactions as they

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The provision is good

'serve' lunch to peers and adults, demonstrating growing confidence and communication skills.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. The childminder consistently models and reinforces positive behaviour, helping children to share, take turns and consider others during play. They understand the daily routines and respond promptly to instructions. For example, they tidy up after themselves and willingly help with tasks such as setting out chairs for snack time. These responsibilities promote independence and a sense of ownership. The childminder offers regular praise and encouragement, which boosts children's self-esteem and reinforces their positive attitudes to learning.

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n The childminder builds on what children know and helps them develop new skills. For example, children make bear shapes from play dough, where they use familiar techniques such as rolling and squeezing the dough. As the children transform the dough into bear shapes, they show a strong sense of pride in their accomplishments. They develop their creativity and imaginative thinking. The childminder allows them to experiment with shapes and express their ideas freely. As a result, all children make good progress across the curriculum. n Children have many experiences outside the childminder's home. For example, they go to the park and farm for physical play and to learn about the environment. Children also visit the shops with a list of items needed for a cooking activity. They find the ingredients and buy the produce, which helps them develop an understanding of their environment and the world around them.

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n The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills effectively. She narrates their play and models correct pronunciation by repeating words clearly. The childminder asks children open-ended questions to

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27 August 2025 extend their thinking and vocabulary. Children are confident communicators who enjoy engaging in conversations with the childminder and with one another, often sharing stories about their home life and weekend experiences. Regular singing sessions, where children eagerly join in with familiar songs and actions, further enhance their language development in a fun and engaging way. n Parents speak highly of the setting, describing it as welcoming, supportive and nurturing. The childminder goes above and beyond to meet children's individual needs, such as offering guidance with potty training and emotional development. Parents have daily communication, both verbally and through an online app. They are invited to events, which helps to foster strong, trusting relationships. However, the childminder does not yet fully support parents with ideas to extend children's learning at home to further enhance their progress.

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n The childminder actively celebrates cultural diversity within the setting. Children take part in meaningful experiences, such as making dragons and tasting traditional food during Chinese New Year, which promotes awareness of different cultures. All children and families are warmly welcomed, helping to create an inclusive and respectful environment. However, the childminder has not yet developed a broad enough approach to help children understand life in modern Britain and learn about the diverse world in which they live. n The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles through a balanced approach to nutrition and physical activity. Children are offered fruit for snacks and have access to fresh drinking water throughout the day. Home-cooked, nutritious meals are provided in line with current healthy eating guidance. Daily outdoor play supports children's physical development, encouraging exercise and fresh

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air as part of their routine. n The childminder places a strong focus on professional development for herself and her assistants. She completes a range of training and actively engages with other professionals at weekly childminding network meetings. This commitment to professional development positively impacts the children in her care.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

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

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n enhance partnerships with parents by providing ideas and strategies for parents to further promote children's development at home n enrich opportunities to support children to develop an awareness of families that are different to their own, to broaden children's understanding of people and

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27 August 2025 communities in wider Britain.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY548667 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 10406388 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 9 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 9 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Great Wyrley, Walsall. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant. The childminder provides funded early education for all eligible children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. 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 Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder, assistants and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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27 August 2025 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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