Childminder in Staffordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12/11/2012 16/10/2009

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of the areas of learning and how children learn.  The childminder is proactive in identifying where children's development is below expectations and takes swift action to close any gaps in their learning. She has high expectations for children's learning and is effective in enthusing, engaging and motivating children to make good progress in their development.  The childminder effectively promotes the health and safety and emotional well-being of children in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder has not yet created a clear record of children's achievements for everybody who needs to see them.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the playroom and spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the observations.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at documentation and a selection of policies and children's records.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of the views of a parent spoken to on the day of inspection.

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Information about the setting

The childminder has been registered since 2005. She lives with her husband, adult child and one child aged 15 years in Lichfield, Staffordshire. The whole of the premises is used for childminding purposes and there is a fully enclosed rear garden for outside play.

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Information about the setting

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently four children on roll within the early years age range, all of whom attend on a part time basis. The childminder takes and collects children from local schools and pre-schools. She holds a level 3 childcare qualification.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 review the records of children's learning and development to create records that are clear and accessible to everybody who needs to see them.

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who attend

Children make good progress in their learning and development because the childminder is effective in supporting and extending their learning. When children first attend her setting she works effectively with parents and other settings that children attend. This effectively identifies their current stage of development. Where children's stage of development is lower than expected she takes swift action to bridge any gaps in learning. When children are progressing as expected she identifies how she can further support and extend their learning. The childminder undertakes observations of children which informs her planning and interactions. She includes parents in this process, which supports children's learning at home. However, the childminder does not yet transfer this knowledge clearly into a record, such as learning journals or summary assessment reports, so that everybody who needs to see this information can have easy access. This does not

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who attend

have any significant impact on the progress children make.

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who attend

The childminder effectively supports children to follow their interests, make choices and take the lead in their learning. As a result, they are active, enthusiastic and engaged in their learning. This helps them to develop the characteristics of effective learning. For example, the childminder follows children's interest in emptying the books in the book box into a play shopping trolley. Her well-timed and sensitive interactions encourage children to follow their ideas through, in this instance to get all the books to fit into the trolley. By doing this children engage in developing their mathematical concepts of number, space, measure and balance and have fun developing control of their hands while trying to get the books to balance.

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who attend

When younger children collect the books the childminder is playful in her interactions and encourages development of vocabulary by asking what each book is about. She rephrases and extends on what children have said, which models pronunciation and reinforces the use of more complex sentences. This approach is particularly helpful for children in the setting who speak English as an additional language. In her interactions with older, more able children she encourages their awareness that print carries meaning by following the words on the page with her fingers as she reads the story line to them. She shows the children how to use the book correctly, in this instance turning a dial to show the right number of objects on the page, which enables children to continue in their learning independently. The childminder continues to support this area of learning by encouraging children to recognise the sounds letters make and demonstrating how to correctly write

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who attend

letters when children write their own name on their artwork. The good quality of these type of interactions help children progress in the prime areas of learning, ensuring they have the key skills needed for the next steps in their learning.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children benefit from the time they spend with the childminder, who spends her time playfully interacting with them throughout the day so they feel they are special and valued. Children are secure in communicating their needs and preferences and show a strong sense of belonging and well-being. The childminder supports children to respect one another and behave very well. They enjoy plenty of well-targeted praise and encouragement, which helps to promote their self-esteem and give them confidence. Children benefit from regular outings to local children's venues which help them to develop confidence in new situations. The stimulating, well-resourced and welcoming environment supports children's all-round development and emotional well-being.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children are kept safe at all times and learn about potential hazards and how these are minimised. For example, by learning good road safety when they are out in the community. Children's individual care needs are well met in partnership with parents. The childminder supports children to develop a healthy lifestyles as they have good opportunities to be active and develop their physical skills all year round in the well- equipped outdoor area.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a good drive to secure future improvements. Since the last inspection, well-focused improvement plans have been implemented that have contributed to improving children's care, learning and safety. For example, the front of the premises have re-designed to make the area more child-friendly and safe. A hand basin has been installed in the downstairs toilet for hand washing, which promotes good hygiene practice. A downstairs cloakroom has also been specifically designed to promote children's independence and provides dedicated areas for each child's personal items.

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provision

The childminder has a good focus on professional development and has completed her level 3 childcare qualification. This helps her to develop a secure knowledge and understanding of all the areas of learning and how children make progress. She uses this knowledge well to evaluate children's progress and well-being. The childminder also attends training events which help her to develop a good understanding of safeguarding issues. As a result, she is fully aware of the signs to alert her to any child protection concerns and to whom these should be reported.

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provision

Children's safety within and outside the home is given priority at all times. The childminder effectively implements a comprehensive range of policies and procedures which she shares with parents. This ensures that children's health and safety is fully promoted at all times. All areas of the premises are made safe and the childminder is diligent in ensuring children are safe on all outings.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY300835 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 820220 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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