Childminder in Staffordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 June 2015 22 November 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Met 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 Outstanding 1

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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 gives high priority to the safeguarding of children. Robust policies and procedures are fully implemented to ensure children's safety. The childminder knows the signs and symptoms of abuse, and where to refer any concerns she may have regarding a child's welfare.  The childminder regularly reviews risks in the environment and considers potential hazards that may be present at other venues she visits with the children. This effectively protects children's well-being, keeping them safe in her care.  The childminder provides a broad range of challenging activities that capture children's interests. She shares ideas with parents to support them to continue their child's learning at home. As a result, children are motivated to learn and consistently make good progress in their learning and development.  Children flourish at this very welcoming and supportive provision where children develop strong bonds and attachments with the childminder. Consequently, they feel

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This provision is good

confident, safe and secure in this nurturing environment, where they have consistent boundaries and familiar routines.  The childminder organises flexible settling-in sessions for children prior to them attending her provision. This helps to promote children's and parents' confidence at a time of change.  The childminder demonstrates a commitment to providing a good quality provision. She attends training events to increase her professional development, which has a very good impact on the learning experiences she offers children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet fully established an effective two-way flow of information about children's next stage of learning with other settings, where care is shared.

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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 the arrangements for partnership working with all providers with whom children's care is shared, in order to exchange even more information about children's next stage of learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and reviewed the quality of teaching.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home used by the childminder for childminding and the toys and resources.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation, a range of other documentation, including policies, procedures and the childminder's self- evaluation.  The inspector discussed the suitability and qualifications of adults living and working on the premises.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder uses observations of children's learning, to assess their abilities and review their progress. This information, alongside their current interests, is used to plan for each individual child's needs. The childminder understands the importance of children meeting their expected levels of attainment in the prime areas of learning. As a result, all children are making good progress towards the next stage of their learning, including school. The childminder promotes children's communication and thinking skills especially well, through many conversations and skilful questioning. The childminder introduces new words, such as carbohydrates and protein, as children talk about the foods they eat. This helps to extend and enrich children's use of language. She introduces mathematics during cooking activities as she talks to the children about size and shape. Children have access to many books. They see words in print and build their early-literacy skills. The

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who attend. This is good

childminder involves children in the celebration of different festivals, such as Ramadan, which she promotes through everyday activities. This helps to develop children's understanding and appreciation of diversity.

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outstanding

The childminder uses innovative and exciting activities to help children learn to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder provides children with a printed floor plan of her home. The children have to find their way out of the home independently, drawing their exit route on the plan on the way. They have to identify on the plan, other items, such as where the door keys are kept. Children are incredibly independent. For example, they direct their own learning and play as they have access to quality resources that can be used in different ways. The childminder provides nutritious home-cooked meals. She emphasises healthy lifestyles, and children learn about the effects of exercise on the body, portion control and choosing healthy food options. Children learn about the causes of 'tummy bugs'. Children have ample opportunities to be active and engage in physical play during their daily trips to the park. Children's behaviour is exemplary. Older children show

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outstanding

exceptional maturity as they include younger children in their play. Consequently, children are developing excellent attitudes and skills in readiness for school. The childminder gives all children, individual attention and provides regular praise, which successfully builds on their self-esteem and developing confidence.

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provision is good

The childminder reflects on her work and she includes parents and children's views in her self-evaluation. She has identified improvements she can make to further promote healthy lifestyles in her provision. However, partnerships with other settings, where care is shared, are not yet fully effective. This reduces the opportunities to plan together a cohesive approach to moving children forward in their learning. Parents are very happy with the childminder's service. Their comments include, children are happy and content and 'My child loves it with the childminder'.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 210061 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 959736 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1997 and lives in Lichfield. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant level 3 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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