Childminder in Staffordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 June 2015 10 October 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 children are given time to explore and experiment during play to build on what they already know and can do. The childminder supports children through a range of questioning and demonstrations to enhance their learning.  Children demonstrate secure attachments with the childminder and their friends. The childminder encourages children to play and learn together. This develops their understanding of respect, and the importance of valuing the needs of others. As a result, children are happy and settled in the childminder's care.  Children are developing an awareness of healthy lifestyles. The childminder provides them with healthy snacks and drinks, and supports parents to provide healthy meals for their children.  The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding and how to protect children from harm. A good range of policies and procedures support her practice.

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This provision is good

 Effective risk assessments are used to ensure that the children are kept safe, both inside the home and when out in the community. The childminder teaches children about road safety when walking to and from school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Resources are not always accessible, so that children's independent learning is promoted effectively.  The childminder has not yet considered ways of building partnerships with external agencies to further develop effective working relationships.

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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

 consider how to make resources more accessible to the children to further encourage their independence in their learning  explore ways of strengthening relationships with other agencies so that additional specialised support can be sought swiftly as and when needed.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children during play.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at documentation including the childminder's self-evaluation form, risk assessments and a range of policies and procedures.  The childminder had a tour of the premises, including all areas used for childminding.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability for the childminder and household members.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She works closely with parents to support children's learning and development needs, both at home and in the setting. Children are motivated and eager to learn. They are provided with a good range of challenging and fun experiences, both inside and outdoors. Assessments are completed regularly. Children's next steps for learning are used to plan adult-led and child-initiated activities. As a result, children are making very good progress. Children's language development is well supported. The childminder talks to the children constantly. She provides them with plenty of opportunities to talk about past experiences and events to challenge their recall and thinking skills. The childminder plays alongside children to support their play effectively. She has a good understanding of when to leave them to develop their learning independently, and when to intervene to support and extend their

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who attend. This is good

learning. Children's creativity and imagination is well supported. They are introduced to songs and rhymes through routines. For example, the childminder sings a tidy up song to encourage children to put away their toys after playing with them.

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good

The childminder is a good role model. She ensures that children are developing an awareness of manners and respect for others. This promotes all children's emotional well- being. Regular fire drills ensure children know what to do in case of an emergency. The childminder uses different scenarios to support children's understanding. For example, during a fire drill the childminder will change the location of the pretend fire to ensure children are aware of all possible fire exits. The childminder and children attend groups outside the home, which promotes children's social and emotional development. Children have regular opportunities to learn about healthy lifestyles. The childminder talks to children about keeping themselves safe in warm weather, and ensures they are provided with drinks and shade. Children's independence is generally promoted through routines and activities. However, resources are not always easily accessible, so children have

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good

limited opportunities to independently choose what they want to play with.

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provision is good

Self-evaluation is used to identify strengths and weaknesses within the provision. The childminder uses training to support her practice, and to address any identified areas for improvement. Partnerships with parents and other providers are very strong and are used effectively to ensure children's learning and development needs are well met. However, there is scope to improve working relationships with external agencies, such as health visitors, so that additional support for children is available, should the need arise. Tracking and monitoring of children's development ensures that children's progress is consistent. Any gaps are identified quickly, so the additional support and activities can be provided.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 210317 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 871220 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1998 and lives in Stone, Staffordshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, 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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