Childminder in Stoke-on-Trent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 June 2015 2 September 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 childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of the children and their needs. Children are provided with a range of fun and challenging experiences that promote their learning and development. As a result, they are making good progress.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder and her assistant extend activities to support and promote children's learning. Children are supported through effective questioning and demonstrations to promote children's development.  Healthy lifestyles are promoted through nutritious snacks and meals. The childminder and her assistant sit and eat with the children at mealtimes to promote their understanding of table manners and expectations.  Partnerships with parents are very good. Children who speak English as an additional language are extremely well supported. The childminder translates daily diaries and assessments to ensure parents have a clear understanding of their child's progress.

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This provision is good

 Robust recruitment and induction ensure that the assistant has a clear understanding of her role and responsibilities to safeguard children.  Children's self-awareness is well supported. Examples of the children's own work are displayed around the environment. This supports them in developing a sense of pride and being valued.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children's independence is not always promoted effectively. Occasionally, children do not always have access to resources that promote their independent learning, particularly when in the main house.  During mealtimes, older children's independence skills are not best supported.

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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 ways of enabling children to access resources more independently to support their independent learning, particularly when playing in the main house  develop children's independence skills in preparation for school, for example, by introducing more age-appropriate cutlery at mealtimes for older children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed interactions between the children and the childminder during play.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at documentation, including the self-evaluation document, 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 completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability for the childminder, her assistant and household members.

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who attend. This is good

Regular, accurate assessments are completed and clear next steps for learning are identified. These complement the planning to ensure all children's needs are supported. Children are provided with opportunities to develop their information and communication technology skills. For example, access to computer tablets and interactive experiences supports their understanding. Parents have a very good understanding of their children's learning and development. They provide information that is used to support the identification of children's initial starting points and ongoing assessments. The childminder and her assistant use their skills and expertise to support and extend children's learning. For example, during a sensory activity mathematical concepts, such as full and empty, and comparing size and shape are introduced. Children are given time to explore and experiment during activities and have access to a good range of resources. However,

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who attend. This is good

when using the main house, access to resources can be limited. Consequently, opportunities for children to develop their independent learning are reduced.

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good

The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of safeguarding and ensure that children are provided with a safe and secure environment that enables them to take risks. A good range of policies, procedures and risk assessments support the childminder's practice and ensure that children are kept safe and protected from harm. Children are encouraged to engage with each other to develop relationships with others and to promote their learning opportunities. The children are extremely well mannered and well behaved. The childminder and her assistant are good role models and ensure that children have a clear understanding of behaviour expectations. The childminder ensures that children are developing some independence skills and manage their own personal hygiene needs in preparation for their move to school. However, children are not yet offered cutlery, such as knives and forks, to feed themselves appropriate to their age.

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provision is good

Thorough self-evaluation takes into account the views of parents and children. The childminder has a clear drive for improvement and ensures that her assistant has clear targets to support improvements within the provision. Training is used to improve the childminder and her assistant's knowledge and skills. Therefore, children are provided with improved opportunities to develop their learning. The childminder tracks children's learning and development and uses this to ensure children's progress is consistent. Any identified gaps are prioritised and are used as a focus for planning to ensure gaps close quickly and children's needs are met. The childminder has a clear drive for improvement and has addressed the previous recommendations.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY423001 Local authority Stoke on Trent Inspection number 852372 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 2 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Stoke-on-Trent. She works with her co-childminder and an assistant. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays, Christmas 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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