Childminder EY398825

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 demonstrate that they feel safe and happy as they confidently explore this homely environment. The childminder and any assistants build strong relationships with children and families. Children often go to the childminder for cuddles and reassurance. As a result, children are emotionally secure in her care.

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The provision is good

The childminder's curriculum is well planned. She ensures this includes vital skills and knowledge children need to become school ready. The childminder takes time to find out about children's starting points and uses this information to inform her planning. Furthermore, the childminder uses children's interests to plan exciting and engaging activities. For example, she has used children's interest about autumn to introduce stories and real-life experiences to enhance their learning.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children to lead healthy lifestyles. Children grow vegetables and eat a range of nutritious and healthy meals. Furthermore, the childminder recognises the importance of being physically active. She takes children on regular outings. For example, to the park to explore the natural world, soft play to develop children's gross physical skills and to other childminder groups at the local church. These experiences support children's physical health and overall well-being.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a strong knowledge of child development. She is responsive to the needs of all children. The childminder provides opportunities to enable children to explore and discover. For example, children enjoy using the sensory mirrors and seeing their reflections. They smile and laugh as they show excitement. Children delight when they see bubbles and say 'pop' as they run to try and catch the bubbles. This helps to enhance children's sensory exploration. n Children are developing confidence in their physical skills. They use chalks to make marks, create pictures using paintbrushes and glue spreaders, scoop up small plastic animals and build towers using plastic blocks. As a result, children increase their fine motor muscle strength. n Children are developing their independence skills. They go to the toilet, wash their hands and have a go at taking their shoes on and off. Children help each

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other to get their coats on. Furthermore, children feed themselves at mealtimes and help themselves to a drink of water throughout the day. This helps children to develop good hygiene and self-help skills. n The childminder is a good role model. She explains to children the importance of sharing and taking turns. Children respond positively to praise and encouragement. They are kind and generally play cooperatively. However, the childminder does not always consistently support children in helping them

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24 September 2025 understand what is expected of them. n The childminder uses a speech, language and communication toolkit to identify children's gaps in their learning. She prioritises closing these gaps through stories and songs. She encourages children to repeat words and phrases, name objects in books and talk about pictures. The childminder skilfully weaves in questions to extend children's thinking and gives them time to respond. Furthermore, children engage in singing rhymes. They take turns to select a song from the 'song bag' and join in with actions and signing. These interactions with children supports them to make good progress in their communication and language skills. n Parent partnerships are strong. The childminder shares information with parents on a regular basis through a parent app and during handover. Parents comment that their children love attending this setting and they feel reassured. They

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report the childminder has had a positive impact on supporting their children's confidence. Parents say she is 'dedicated' and provides 'genuine care and professionalism'. n The childminder is dedicated to continuous improvement. She has recently enhanced her knowledge further by undertaking a qualification in meeting children's individual needs. The childminder ensures any assistants receive training to enhance their skills. For example, the childminder has provided external training in the use of Makaton. Furthermore, she works with families and other professionals to help make timely referrals to relevant agencies to ensure children receive the right support. This ensures that all children are fully supported to make progress in their learning and development.

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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 consistently embed the setting rules to further support children's understanding of what is expected of their behaviour.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY398825 Local authority Walsall Inspection number 10398810 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 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 11 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Great Barr. She operates term time only from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised early years qualification at level 3. She provides government funded early education for those children who are eligible.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and inspector carried out a learning walk and discussed how the curriculum has been implemented and the impact that this has had on the children's learning. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder, assistants and the children. n The inspector and childminder carried out a joint observation of an activity. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

24 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

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