Betts Susan Elaine

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 April 2015 15 April 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 meets children's care and learning needs well. She offers a broad range of activities that help children to make good progress in their learning and development.  Children's behaviour shows that they feel happy and safe in the childminder's care.  The childminder is a good role model, promoting positive behaviour and encouraging the children to be polite and kind. She communicates very well with the children and this helps them to develop their speaking skills.  The childminder works closely with parents and other early years providers to promote and complement children's care and learning.  The childminder involves children in looking after her pet tortoise. This promotes children's understanding of the world and encourages them to show care and concern for living things.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully explored how to implement sharply-focused improvement plans to further promote children's achievements.

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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

 use feedback from parents to develop and implement more precise improvement plans to further enhance children's experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the lounge and conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the children and talked to the childminder about her practice.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and sampled a range of other documents.  The inspector reviewed written comments from parents and took account of the views of a parent spoken to on the day.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder demonstrates successful teaching skills. She monitors children's progress, so that she understands their abilities and knows what they need to learn next. The childminder models language particularly well. She listens to children and speaks very clearly, so that they can understand and respond to what is being said. She also uses tone of voice well, which captures children's attention and makes them laugh. Children are developing the skills they need to help them to become ready for school. They play well independently and they enjoy pretending to read stories to one another. They concentrate on craft activities for sustained periods, as the childminder teaches them how to safely use the scissors. The childminder maintains professional relationships with parents. She keeps them well informed about their children's activities and ongoing progress. Parents say they like reading their children's communication book, which helps them to feel involved in their

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good

Parents comment about the 'safe and caring environment, where individual needs are always being catered for'. This shows that the childminder positively promotes children's care and well-being. Since the last inspection, the childminder has renovated the garden, so that children have a spacious area for active play. She also takes children on regular outings, such as to the park or canal to feed the ducks. This promotes exercise and supports children's physical health. The childminder models polite and respectful behaviour. She thanks children for being helpful and frequently acknowledges their efforts. Consequently, children are well mannered and confident to make their own choices.

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provision is good

The qualified and experienced childminder plans interesting activities that promote children's learning and development. She has a strong understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and implements them well. Ongoing training enables the childminder to develop her knowledge and skills, for instance, regarding equality and diversity. Safeguarding arrangements are secure. The childminder has up-to-date knowledge and information relating to local child protection procedures. She understands the safe use of mobile telephones. She checks to make sure visitors have their telephones switched off. The childminder talks to staff at other settings the children attend and shares information about their care and learning. She reflects on her practice and acts on suggestions to enhance her provision. For example, she created an evacuation bag to use in an emergency. However, she does not consistently seek feedback from parents to help

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provision is good

her devise and implement well-focused improvement plans. Consequently, priorities for development are not always clearly identified.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 209445 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 991775 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 April 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000 and lives in Stone, 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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