Childminder in Staffordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 May 2015 19 September 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 is very experienced in providing good-quality care and learning experiences for children. She makes good use of training events and guidance from local authority support workers to develop and update her knowledge and practice.  The childminder ensures children have lots of opportunities to spend time playing outdoors. This helps to enhance children's learning and well-being.  The childminder is very effective in helping younger children to learn how to deal with strong feelings, such as frustration.  The childminder establishes strong partnership working with parents and other settings that children also attend. This helps to promote continuity in children's care and learning.  Children thrive in the safe and secure care of the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always fully promote children's critical-thinking skills.  The childminder does not capture all opportunities to promote babies' physical skills.

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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 opportunities for babies to develop their physical skills, for example, by making sure they have lots of time to kick and stretch freely on their tummy and back  make the most of all opportunities to develop children's critical-thinking skills, for example, by making sure they are always given time to think and respond with their own ideas.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities, both inside and outside, and evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.  The inspector looked at children's records, and a range of other documentation, including self-evaluation, suitability checks, policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder helps children to make good progress, in their learning and development across the seven areas of learning. She works effectively with parents to complete accurate assessments of children's progress. She uses this information effectively to identify and promote children's next steps in learning. The childminder organises her home so that children can initiate their own play and follow their own interests. Children develop high levels of independence and confidence. This helps them to get ready for moving on to nursery and starting school. Children move their play between the indoors and outdoors. They show high levels of fascination as they spend their time exploring and experimenting with a variety of resources, such as glue, sand and musical instruments. Children enjoy lots of visits within the local community and spend time in other childcare venues. This helps to extend and enhance their learning experiences. The childminder is

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who attend. This is good

very effective in helping children to increase their vocabulary and listening skills. She spends lots of time describing what children are seeing and doing. Children spend lots of time singing songs and listening to stories. They learn language to describe number, shape and colour. However, children are not always given enough encouragement or time to think and express their own ideas, and thoughts as they play.

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good

The childminder is experienced and effective in promoting children's well-being. She works with parents to make sure new children have time to develop an attachment, to her and their new surroundings. This helps children to settle quickly into her care. The childminder develops rituals and routines with children, which helps them to develop a strong sense of belonging. The childminder helps children to do as much as they can for themselves and to learn about being healthy and safe. She plays alongside children helping them to understand how to share, make friendships and consider the needs and feelings of younger children. Babies enjoy a range of sensory experiences, which encourages them to develop their interest and curiosity in the things they see, hear and touch. The childminder tunes in, responds and stimulates babies' gestures and their attempts to communicate. However, babies do not have enough opportunities to practise their physical skills. For

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good

example, the childminder does not always make sure that they can kick and stretch freely

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provision is good

The childminder has a strong understanding of her responsibility to protect and safeguard children and promote their learning. She completes risk assessments and takes all reasonable steps to minimise any hazards on her premises, during outings and activities. She maintains all necessary documentation and implements all required procedures, in order to promote children's health and safety. Since the last inspection, the childminder has developed a deeper understanding of child protection and the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals. She has been very effective in improving her understanding of observation, assessment and planning processes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 209545 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 865623 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 September 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1994. She lives in the Brewood area of South Staffordshire. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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