Childminder in Staffordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 April 2015 21 January 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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides a variety of interesting activities that cover the seven areas of learning. As a result, children make good progress.  The childminder has established secure attachments with children due to her caring manner with them. This promotes their emotional well-being and independence effectively.  The indoor learning environment is warm and welcoming, and children are at ease in this home-from-home environment. Children enjoy selecting their own resources, exploring and actively learning.  The childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She follows robust procedures and has appropriate policies in place. As a result, children are safe and well protected.  Children are encouraged to adopt a healthy lifestyle and healthy eating patterns. They have regular opportunities to experience fresh air and be physically active outdoors.

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This provision is good

 The well-qualified childminder regularly reflects on her practice and is keen to keep up to date with new ideas through networking with other childminders and attending training. This enables her to offer good-quality care and learning experiences to children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The outdoor learning environment is less stimulating than indoors, and as a result, children are less well supported in their learning when they play outside.  The childminder has not actively engaged parents in contributing to their child's learning and in sharing information about children's achievements at home.

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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

 enhance the outdoor learning environment so that children's learning is as effectively supported as it is indoors  actively involve parents in children's learning, for example, by encouraging them to share more information about children's achievements at home, and by supporting them more effectively to build on their child's knowledge and skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and in the garden.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder and other household members' suitability, and looked at the childminder's qualifications.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding procedures, and accident and medication records.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took into account the views of parents given in written comments.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Children are confident and active learners who are eager to learn, concentrate and try new things. For example, children enjoy painting with different coloured ice lollipops and finding out what ice feels like. The quality of teaching is consistently good and ensures all children are making good progress. The childminder is skilled at gathering information about the children's individual needs and interests. She uses this information well to plan stimulating and exciting activities. For example, she implements effective systems to observe and assess children's learning and development. Partnerships with parents are effective in most instances and the childminder keeps them well informed about their child's day and developmental achievements. However, she is less successful in encouraging them to share information about what their child knows and

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who attend. This is good

can do, and in providing them with opportunities to extend children's learning at home.

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good

The childminder provides a welcoming setting and children have access to a good range of quality resources. She implements good behaviour management strategies and appropriately praises the children. This boosts their confidence and self-esteem, and provides them with a sense of achievement. Children are developing their social and emotional skills well. They attend a variety of different groups and visit local parks where they learn to play cooperatively with other children. Children have access to a stimulating and well-resourced indoor environment. However, the childminder has not given the same consideration to the planning of the outdoor area, so children's learning is less well supported when they play outdoors. The childminder promotes good hygiene procedures, which the children follow well. For example, they routinely clean their hands after having their nappies changed, as well as before meals and snacks. Children learn about safe

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good

practices and how they can maintain their own safety.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Children are safeguarded because the childminder has a good understanding of child protection and the procedures to follow if she has any concerns. The childminder understands the importance of monitoring her provision and the children's progress. She tracks children's achievements so she can identify the gaps in their learning. She then plans activities to help close the gaps. Consequently, children continue to make good progress and are well prepared when they move on to school. The childminder reflects well on the service she offers to children, and identifies her strengths, weaknesses and areas for improvement. She has addressed the recommendations set at the last inspection and keeps up to date with current practice by attending regular training. The childminder has well-established, successful relationships with schools children attend.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY293908 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 856396 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Stafford, Staffordshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The setting receives funding for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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