Childminder in Staffordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 June 2015 30 March 2011

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Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not consistently plan or provide activities suited to children's individual development. As a result, children do not make the best possible progress.  Partnerships with parents are not fully effective. There is not a regular two-way flow of information, in order to best promote children's learning between the setting and home.  The childminder's evaluation of her practice is not sharply focussed on making improvements, in order to address the weaknesses. The childminder has not identified training opportunities to build on her existing teaching knowledge and skills, despite recognising that this is required.

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It has the following strengths

 Children have formed strong bonds with the childminder as she is warm, friendly and kind.  Children behave well because the childminder's expectations are clear and well understood.  Safeguarding procedures are strong and support children's safety and welfare.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 plan and provide activities suited to children's individual development that engage them in consistently challenging and exciting experiences  develop partnership working with parents to ensure frequent sharing of information to promote children's learning between the setting and home.

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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

 sharpen the focus of self-evaluation in order to swiftly address any weaknesses, including those in teaching, and seek additional training where necessary.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children during their play.  The inspector carried out a joint observation of a learning activity and discussed the quality of teaching and learning with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked through children's assessment records and reviewed a selection of records, policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability for the childminder and adult members of the household, and viewed documents to verify the childminder's qualifications.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of inspection.

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who attend. This requires improvement

Despite being taught by a well-qualified childminder, children do not yet make the best possible progress because activities are not always sufficiently challenging and exciting. The childminder broadly covers all areas of learning and understands how young children learn. She makes use of her assessments and general observations to pinpoint where children are at in their development. However, she does not identify individual next steps in children's learning when planning activities. Consequently, activities do not always build on what children already know to help them to progress further. The childminder encourages children to lead their own play and provides resources that help children to develop the skills they will need for school. For example, children engage in range of activities such as water play, sharing stories and completing puzzles. These activities enable children to develop their thinking skills in addition to promoting early reading and

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who attend. This requires improvement

mathematical skills. The childminder quickly identifies if children are falling behind in any area of learning and provides early intervention to support them to catch up.

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good

The childminder gathers clear information from parents, such as feeding routines and sleep patterns, so that she fully understands each child and consistently meets their needs. She places an emphasis on supporting children's well-being and providing a caring family environment for them to relax and play. The childminder promotes their confidence and supports them well in developing good social and communication skills. The childminder provides clear guidance for children about what is acceptable behaviour. Children respond positively and gain skills in understanding the needs of others, as well as sharing and taking turns. Children also learn about safety as they are reminded about why they need to sit in the toy cars and what might happen if they do not. Children have opportunities to be active and engage in physical play in the garden and local parks. Children are competent at managing their personal needs relative to their ages.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder understands her role in meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and she demonstrates a suitable level of knowledge. The childminder discusses the importance of working in partnership with other professionals to meet children's needs. However, partnerships with parents do not best support children's learning. This is because the childminder does not ensure these partnerships include a regular flow of information about children's learning and development needs or achievements. The childminder evaluates her provision and has kept her basic training up to date. However, her current plans for improvement are not focussed enough to improve the quality of teaching and the overall progress the children make. The childminder intends to seek further training to increase her current knowledge and skills, therefore, she aspires to improve. However, she has not yet taken enough action to swiftly address

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provision requires improvement

and overcome the current weaknesses within her teaching practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY286036 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 861236 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 30 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Rugeley, Staffordshire. She operates all year round from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a level 3 qualification. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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