Childminder EY308584

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 demonstrates a warm and nurturing relationship with the children in her care. She creates a homely and welcoming environment where children feel safe, secure and confident. Her calm and patient manner helps children settle quickly and develop strong emotional well-being. Children eagerly explore the playrooms and engage with a wide range of stimulating resources. The childminder responds effectively to each child's individual care needs and supports their emotional development through attentive and responsive interactions.

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The provision is good

The childminder delivers a play-based curriculum shaped around children's interests, which she gathers from parents at enrolment and through ongoing observations. By identifying and addressing any gaps in learning, she tailors activities to meet each child's developmental needs. For example, when children show an interest in stacking, she introduces blocks to support early numeracy as well as colour and shape recognition.

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The provision is good

Children behave well under the childminder's care, supported by her consistent and positive approach to behaviour management. She serves as a strong role model, demonstrating good manners and respectful interactions, which children begin to imitate. When minor disagreements arise, she responds promptly and effectively, using gentle redirection and distraction to guide behaviour. Her calm and proactive approach helps children to understand boundaries and begin to manage their own emotions.

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need to do better?

n The curriculum supports children's development across all areas of learning. For example, children explore cause and effect through interactive toys, pressing buttons that trigger lights and sounds. This helps them make early connections between actions and outcomes and supports their concentration. They develop creativity and imagination as they engage in role play, acting out familiar scenarios in the toy kitchen. All children make good progress in their learning. n The childminder promotes children's early communication and language skills effectively. She engages with children throughout their play, modelling language by narrating their actions and introducing descriptive vocabulary such as 'crunchy' to enhance their understanding. As toddlers babble confidently on toy telephones or point to toys they want, the childminder responds promptly. She regularly reads stories, enabling children to hear a range of words and tones.

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need to do better?

These interactions support their emerging language skills. However, the childminder does not always implement the curriculum consistently enough to further extend children's communication and language development. n Children benefit from a variety of learning experiences beyond the childminder's

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need to do better?

10 September 2025 home. Regular outings to the local library support their early literacy development and foster a love of books. They also take part in rhyme time sessions and visit parks and soft-play centres with other childminders and children. These experiences promote children's physical development and build confidence as they explore, climb and run. They also develop their understanding of the world and build important social skills by interacting with children outside their usual group. n The childminder liaises regularly with other professionals to stay up to date with changes and best practice. She also seeks feedback from parents to help inform and improve her provision. All mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid, is kept current. However, she has not yet accessed further professional development opportunities that could enhance the quality of education and further strengthen her teaching practice.

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n The childminder understands the importance of promoting a healthy lifestyle. She works with parents to encourage nutritious packed lunches and provides healthy snacks during the day. Children go outdoors daily for fresh air and exercise, which supports their physical and mental well-being. n Parents report they are extremely happy with the progress their children have made since attending the setting. They say they are kept well informed about their children's development and understand what the childminder is helping them to learn next. Parents also value the support she provides with areas such as teething and accessing additional support from outside agencies when necessary. n The childminder uses opportunities throughout the day to teach children about different cultures, beliefs and aspects of the wider world. This helps to promote inclusion, equality and a strong sense of belonging.

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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 strengthen opportunities to build on children's existing vocabulary to further develop their emerging communication and language n enhance professional development opportunities to keep updated with changes to legislation and to improve the quality of teaching to a consistently good level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY308584 Local authority Wolverhampton Inspection number 10408298 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 30 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Wolverhampton, West Midlands. 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. The childminder provides early education funding for all eligible children in her care.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

10 September 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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Inspection activities

10 September 2025 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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