Childminder in Staffordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 June 2015 18 January 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 and learning is good. Children make good progress as they are provided with well-planned activities that are organised to meet their individual learning needs.  The childminder supports children's communication and language skills particularly well, through meaningful interactions during their play.  The childminder uses observation and assessment effectively to identify the next steps in children's learning. She uses this information to plan interesting and challenging activities, taking account of children's individual interests. Consequently, children have fun while they learn.  The childminder provides a friendly and reassuring approach which helps children feel valued and safe in her care. Children are happy and form strong attachments with the childminder, showing high levels of belonging and self-esteem.  The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to providing good quality

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This provision is good

provision. She ensures that all the safeguarding and welfare requirements are met and places a strong emphasis on keeping children healthy and safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always gain enough detailed information from parents about children's learning at 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

 gain more information from parents about children's learning and developmental progress at home, to target planned activities more precisely so that children make the best possible progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's front room, playroom and garden.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of records, including children's details, learning information, written policies, planning, risk assessments, training certificates and a selection of other documents.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written statements.

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who attend. This is good

The well-qualified childminder has a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements, and of how children learn best. The plentiful resources meet children's needs, helping them to develop and progress confidently to the next stage of their learning. The childminder makes good use of skilful questions to extend children's thinking. She introduces mathematical concepts within children's play, teaching them about colours, numbers, sizes and shapes. For example, she encourages counting as they play a game. As a result, children are beginning to count in meaningful situations. The childminder also supports children's imaginative play, for example, encouraging them to play with trains and the farmyard and animals. Children have further opportunities to be creative at the easel with the crayons and other writing material. The childminder talks to children as they play, modelling language and increasing children's vocabulary through

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who attend. This is good

discussion. She supports their attempts at pronouncing words by extending their words into meaningful phrases. Her experience and skills mean she is able to provide good quality teaching and, as a result, children make good progress in their learning.

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good

The childminder teaches children to take turns in their play and to follow simple routines. She uses praise and encouragement and this ensures children develop high levels of positive self-esteem. As a result, children are well behaved and learn to follow simple rules. Children are encouraged to be healthy through regular exercise and fresh air in the large garden. They have access to drinking water throughout the day and are encouraged to try new and healthy foods. They wash their hands before meals and snacks. Parents see a detailed diary which shows them what their children have been doing each day. The childminder also keeps parents informed about their children's progress through discussion and regular progress checks.

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provision is good

The childminder evaluates what needs to improve in her practice and takes steps to continually develop the provision. She has a robust understanding of child protection procedures and knows what to do if she has concerns about children. Daily checks are made of the environment to make sure it is safe for children. Risk assessments are also completed for outings. Parents are invited to share their thoughts, both informally and through questionnaires. They report that they are very happy with the care their children receive. However, although the childminder frequently seeks the views of parents about her care, she does not regularly ask them what children have achieved at home. This means that although she monitors children's progress well when they are with her, she is not always able to plan activities which fully take into account their emerging skills and abilities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY412925 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 851345 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010. She lives in Cannock, Staffordshire and operates from 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder has a degree level qualification and is registered to provide 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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