Smith Diane Elizabeth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 May 2015 1 July 2010

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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 promotes children's language effectively, giving them clear guidance during activities, while still encouraging their independence. This helps children to develop the key skills for future learning at school.  The childminder knows the children very well. She accurately assesses children's learning and development and plans activities according to their interests and learning needs. Consequently, children make good progress towards the early learning goals.  The childminder manages children's behaviour effectively. She talks to them about taking turns and sharing the toys. This helps to ensure that children respect each other's needs during play.  Children develop a good awareness of keeping themselves safe during play and routines. The childminder makes sure that children understand why they should not climb on the chairs and what might happen if they throw a toy.

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This provision is good

 The experienced and well-qualified childminder has a good understanding of how young children learn and uses information obtained from training to enhance her practices. For example, she now places more emphasis on using the outdoors to develop children's understanding of the world.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully consider how to prevent the spread of infection when children wash and dry their hands.  The childminder promotes children's physical skills well. However, recent removal of some equipment because of safety issues, means that opportunities for children to develop some skills are currently minimised.

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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 hygiene procedures further, for example, by providing individual drying facilities, to minimise the risk of cross-infection when children dry their hands  continue with plans to provide access to outdoor toys, to enable children to develop their physical skills for pedalling and balancing, on a daily basis.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder and discussed the learning benefits of an activity.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a selection of policies and procedures which included safeguarding and complaints, children's learning records and a range of other documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder, and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation form and targets for improvement.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers from information and feedback included in parents' questionnaires.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder interacts effectively with children in their learning. She extends their language well, through the use of questions and explaining to children how they can make their parrot picture. Children show good concentration and enjoy gluing the feathers onto the paper. The childminder adapts activities for the younger children so that they remain interested. Children's free expression is very much encouraged as they decide which colours to use and where to glue the materials. The childminder promotes children's early mathematical understanding through singing activities and counting button pegs on their fingers. Older children confidently count their 10 fingers. The childminder encourages older children to write their names on their picture, while younger ones are able to make marks. This helps them to develop the key skills needed for school. The childminder works in close partnership with parents to ensure children's learning is complemented at home.

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who attend. This is good

She provides parents with ideas for activities and regularly shares details about children's progress.

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good

The childminder has very strong relationships with children, which supports their well- being effectively. She responds quickly to children who become tired or are hungry and changes the routines accordingly. As a result, children are happy and settled. The childminder provides healthy and nutritious meals and snacks. Children sit well to eat their toast and fruit at snack time, and the childminder explains how the food can help them to grow strong. Children are confident to manage their self-care independently when going to the bathroom. This prepares them well for when they move to school. However, they dry their hands on a communal towel, which does not fully minimise the spread of infection. The home is very welcoming for children and resources are stored where children can easily access them. The childminder prepares children well for the move to school, by taking them on visits and talking to them about what is going to happen.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to effectively implement the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has a secure knowledge of safeguarding procedures, which help to protect children. She reviews risks for all areas used and ensures that all plants in the garden do not pose a hazard. The childminder has a robust self-evaluation process. She obtains the views of parents through regular questionnaires and works hard to meet any recommendations set by her quality liaison advisor. The childminder has already identified that she wants to replace the bicycles and scooters for outdoor play, which she has recently removed, as children's opportunities to develop their skills for pedalling and balancing are now reduced. The childminder regularly checks children's progress closely. She has developed how she observes children to assess their progress in line with developmental age bands. Consequently, she is able to plan

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provision is good

activities that are challenging and maintain children's interest well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 210287 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 865679 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 14 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1994 and lives in Wolstanton, Staffordshire. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a level 3 childcare qualification.

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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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