Price, Carol

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 June 2015 17 February 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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder uses her skills effectively to ensure children are provided with a range of challenging and fun experiences, both inside and outside. Consequently, all children are making good progress.  Children's language development is very well supported. The childminder talks to the children constantly, introducing new language. She uses signs to support children to understand their developing language.  Children are developing a good awareness of healthy lifestyles and keeping themselves safe. The childminder promotes and talks about good hygiene routines. There is a range of safety equipment used around the home. Children are encouraged to drink plenty of water and move to the shade during warm weather.  The childminder has an excellent understanding of safeguarding. She ensures that children's safety and well-being are at the heart of everything she does. Robust risk

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This provision is good

assessments support her practice in maintaining a safe and secure environment for the children, both inside and outside the home.  Self-evaluation is thorough. The childminder adapts her practice on a daily basis to ensure that needs of the children are fully met. She uses feedback from parents and children through questionnaires and daily discussions to ensure the provision continues to effectively meet their needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Assessments, other than starting point assessments, do not always include information gathered from parents.  Partnerships with other providers outside the local community are not fully effective to best promote consistency for children's care and learning.

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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

 increase the frequency that information is gathered from parents regarding children's learning at home to ensure that assessments take account of all those involved in their learning and development  extend partnerships with other providers outside the local community even further, to ensure consistency in children's learning and care.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection and observed play, teaching and learning opportunities.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a selection of documentation, including children's information, risk assessments, certificates, policies, procedures and evidence of the suitability checks for all adults living in the household.  The inspector toured the areas of the premises where childcare is provided.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a very good understanding of how children learn. She uses her expertise to ensure children are provided with quality learning experiences. As a result, children are motivated and eager to learn. The appealing outdoor environment promotes children's all-round development. Children have opportunities to develop their imagination, exploratory and physical skills. Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure all children's care needs are well supported. However, information regarding children's learning at home is not always used to support ongoing assessments. The childminder plays alongside children to support their play effectively. She has a good understanding of when to leave children to develop their learning independently and when to intervene to support and extend their learning. Children access groups outside the childminder's home to further develop their personal, social and

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who attend. This is good

emotional development as they play with others.

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good

Relationships between the childminder and children are very strong. The childminder supports children to develop secure and strong attachments with peers and familiar adults. She talks to children about changes to their normal routine to reassure them. For example, when visitors are present, the childminder explains why they are there and what they are doing. As a result, children settle quickly and begin to engage with unfamiliar adults as supported by the childminder. The childminder is a very good role model. She ensures that children are developing an awareness of manners and respect for others. Children's self-awareness is well supported. Examples of the children's own work are displayed around the environment, both inside and outside. This supports them in developing a sense of pride and being valued. Children are developing an understanding of where food comes from as they are involved in growing fruit and vegetables.

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provision is good

A robust range of policies and procedures support the childminder's practice and are reviewed regularly. These are shared with parents on entry to the provision and when they are reviewed. The childminder's qualifications and training have supported her practice through understanding and improving the planning to ensure children's needs are promoted well. The tracking and monitoring of children's progress are very good. The childminder ensures that any gaps are identified quickly and works closely with parents to provide activities and support where needed. Partnerships with the local school are excellent. This supports children as they prepare for their move to school. Information is shared regularly and staff from the school visit the childminder's home prior to children moving on to school. However, partnerships with settings outside the local community are not yet fully effective to better promote consistency in care and learning for those children

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Setting details

Unique reference number 210183 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 871216 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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