Childminder in Staffordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 June 2015 5 December 2011

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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 demonstrates a clear commitment to self-evaluation and the continual improvement of her provision. She regularly reviews her practice to be able to more effectively promote children's progress.  The childminder helps children to manage their own personal care needs. She provides a safe and secure environment. This has a positive impact on children's self-confidence and independence skills.  The childminder has very good partnerships with parents. She regularly shares children's progress with them and helps parents to continue children's learning at home.  Children behave well and they are given lots of praise and encouragement. They take part in routines to help them understand how to be safe, such as regular fire evacuations.  The childminder is very organised. Her home is warm and welcoming. Children enjoy happy and affectionate relationships with the childminder.  Children are effectively safeguarded. The childminder has a secure understanding of

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This provision is good

child protection and knows the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child's welfare.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not give children sufficient time to think and respond before answering questions for them.  Children have fewer opportunities in the outdoor environment to see different types of print.

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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

 focus more precisely on helping children to respond to the questions asked, for example, by waiting for them to think about what they want to say before answering for them  build on children's enjoyment of the written word, for example, by providing more opportunities in the outdoor area for them to see words written down.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the childminder's self-evaluation form and took account of the views of parents as recorded in written questionnaires.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, the planning documentation and a selection of policies and children's records.  The inspector toured the areas of the premises available for childminding.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of the members of the household and the childminder's qualifications.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder knows children well and undertakes detailed tracking of children's development. This helps her to provide effective levels of challenge based on children's individual interests and abilities. As a result, children make good progress because teaching is rooted in a good knowledge of how children learn. The childminder has a positive attitude to developing partnerships with the other settings children attend. Information is regularly shared and provides a highly effective approach to the continuity in children's learning. She finds out about what children are doing and introduces this into her activities, such as continuing the theme about the life cycle of butterflies. This enables her to fully promote the care of children well. The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. She talks to children about the activities they are engaging in. However, occasionally, she does not give children enough time to think and

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who attend. This is good

put their thoughts into words before answering for them. Children are gaining confidence in larger groups and extending their social skills through attending local community groups. As a result, children are developing the skills they will need to be ready for school.

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good

The childminder collects detailed information from parents before children start at the setting. She uses this information to ensure that all children settle quickly and benefit from individual care. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles. Children plant lettuce, radish and cucumber and the childminder explains these are healthy foods. Furthermore, she provides healthy nutritious meals and snacks for children. Children follow good hygiene routines. They are reminded about the importance of washing their hands before meals and when they come in from the garden. The childminder encourages children to take age-appropriate risks as they play, which helps to develop their awareness of keeping safe. For example, she takes children for walks and talks to them about staying safe when crossing roads. Children thoroughly enjoy playing in the well-resourced outdoor area. However, there are not enough opportunities for children to see words outdoors to help

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provision is good

The childminder has a very good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements and implements them effectively. She has good policies and procedures in place and reviews these regularly. The childminder is well qualified and is highly motivated. She is proactive in seeking training to underpin her good knowledge and enhance her teaching skills. The childminder has a very good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She regularly observes, assesses and monitors children's progress. This ensures they make good progress in their learning. Furthermore, she works closely with a local authority adviser. This has a positive impact on children's learning and all children make good progress from their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY427002 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 852730 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 5 December 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in the Knypersley area of Stoke-on- Trent. She operates all year round from 8am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant 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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