Childminder in Staffordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 February 2015 18 June 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder gives high priority to safeguarding children. She is proactive in ensuring children are cared for in a safe and secure environment that protects their physical and emotional well-being.  The childminder provides children with a fun learning environment, both indoors and outdoors, which supports them to explore and investigate.  The childminder works closely with parents, children and other professionals to understand and meet children's individual needs. As a result, all children make good progress in their learning and development.  Children show respect towards others and behave well. They wait patiently for their turn and readily share resources. This develops their social and emotional skills.  The childminder is very motivated to continually improve the quality of the setting, her skills and the experiences provided for children. She respects and values the voice of parents and children as part of her ongoing monitoring and self-evaluation.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully support children to think critically during all activities.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 make the most of all opportunities to support children to think critically, for example, by making predictions and noticing changes during cooking activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the home and completed joint observations with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers through their written comments provided as part of the self-evaluation process.  The inspector looked at children's records, assessment and planning and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder demonstrates a strong understanding of how children learn through play. She works closely with parents and other professionals to identify and meet children's individual needs. As a result, children thoroughly enjoy their learning and make good progress. This prepares them well for school. Children are particularly encouraged to explore and investigate different materials. They are fascinated when introduced to new resources, such as malleable sand. Children enjoy exploring the texture of the sand using their hands, which supports their physical skills. The childminder extends children's learning as she encourages them to safely use scissors to cut the sand. This encourages children to persevere and be engrossed in their play. Children enjoy lots of praise for their efforts and confidently and proudly announce 'I did it'. Children develop skills in mathematics as they measure ingredients into a bowl to make gingerbread biscuits. They

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who attend. This is good

have great fun as they handle and mould the dough. The childminder does not fully support children to think critically, for example, by predicting or noticing the changes made when wet ingredients are added to dry ingredients.

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good

The childminder supports children and their families to move from home into the setting with confidence. They develop strong and trusting relationships with the childminder and her family. Children settle well and demonstrate that they feel safe, secure and at ease. The childminder works closely with parents to promote effective care practices. She agrees strategies to manage children's behaviour and to support routines, such as toilet training. As a result, children gain confidence and become independent in the self-care skills, and demonstrate friendly behaviours towards each other. This supports their physical and emotional well-being. Children have lots of opportunities to keep themselves safe and healthy. Parents comment on how much children enjoy the wide range of outdoor activities. These include attending story sessions at the library and making friends at toddler groups. This develops children's social skills and prepares them well for school.

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provision is good

The childminder is well qualified and continually updates her knowledge through training and attending meetings. This enables her to have a good understanding of the learning and development requirements and continually improve the quality of teaching. She follows concise safeguarding policies and procedures, which are understood by parents and protect children from harm and neglect. The childminder successfully identifies and minimises all hazards. This ensures children learn in a safe and secure environment. The childminder is well organised and works closely with parents, children and other professionals to monitor her practice. The childminder respects the views of parents, who demonstrate complete satisfaction in the professional service they receive. Older children comment on the tasty food and big playroom. They particularly enjoy the 'fab days out'.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY317373 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 873189 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 June 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Tamworth, Staffordshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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