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 quality of teaching is good. Children are offered a range of activities and resources that support and enhance their learning needs. Children take a lead role in their learning, while supported by adults who offer them a range of challenging and fun activities.  Accurate assessments are completed and clear next steps for learning are identified. These complement the planning to ensure all children's needs are supported. As a result, children are making very good progress.  Partnerships with parents are very good. Parents are involved in all aspects of their children's learning and development, and information from parents is used to support ongoing assessments.  Children are happy and secure in the provision. They demonstrate secure attachments with the childminder, her assistant and their friends.  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

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This provision is good

them to takes risks.  Robust self-evaluation is used to identify strengths and weaknesses within the provision, and improvement plans ensure that the childminder and her assistant have clear roles to improve the provision.

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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 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

The childminder and her assistant have a clear understanding of the children and their learning and development needs. They ensure that all children have access to educational programmes that cover all areas of learning. Children's language development is well promoted. The childminder and her assistant talk to children constantly about what they are doing. They use a good range of effective questioning skills and give children time to think and respond before offering any support. Children are given time to explore and experiment during activities and generally have access to a good range of resources. However, when using the main house, children's access to resources can be limited. Consequently, opportunities for children to develop their independent learning are reduced. The childminder and her assistant adapt activities to ensure that all children's abilities are considered. For example, during a colour matching activity, older children are

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who attend. This is good

introduced to matching pairs and making comparisons to extend their mathematical development.

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good

Children are encouraged to engage with each other to develop relationships with others and to promote their learning opportunities. They 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. Regular fire drills ensure that children are well prepared and confident about what they should do in the event of a fire. The childminder extends children's understanding further by using stories and role play, following a fire drill, to ensure children understand why it is necessary. The childminder ensures that children are developing some independence skills and manage their own personal hygiene needs in preparation for their move to school. Children are developing good oral hygiene routines as they clean their teeth after lunch. However, children are not offered cutlery, such as knives and forks, to feed themselves appropriate to their age.

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provision is good

The childminder's assistant is supported well. She has regular supervision and appraisals to support her everyday practice. Training is used to support and enhance her knowledge and skills. Partnerships with other providers and agencies are very good. Information is shared regarding children's learning and development needs. This ensures all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and English as an additional language, are making good progress, considering their starting points. 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 EY423298 Local authority Stoke on Trent Inspection number 852399 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 a co- childminder and an assistant. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays, Christmas and family holidays. The childminder supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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