Childminder in Stoke-on-Trent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 June 2015 1 February 2010

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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:

 Observations of children's learning and development are not effectively used to track and assess their progress in all areas of learning, or to identify what they need to learn next to ensure they make good progress towards the early learning goals.  Information gathered about children's learning and development is not effectively used. As a result, the childminder does not plan challenging experiences for each child, to ensure they make good progress in all areas of learning.  Self-evaluation is not used effectively to help identify strengths and weaknesses or set challenging targets for future improvement, to ensure practices are at least good.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has a sound knowledge of child protection and how to deal with any concerns. This means that children are suitably safeguarded in the childminder's home.  The childminder is a good role model as she promotes sharing and being kind to one another. Children therefore learn positive values and how to behave appropriately.  Children are kept safe as the childminder carries out daily risk assessments of her home and garden. She ensures that her property is secure and that the identity of visitors is verified before entry.  The childminder has established friendly relationships with parents, seeking their views on her provision through questionnaires. Feedback from parents is positive about the quality of care the childminder provides and about their children's progress.

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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

 improve the observations and assessments of children's learning, to more effectively monitor children's progress and consistently identify their next steps in all areas of learning  use information obtained from the assessments of children's learning to plan a challenging and enjoyable experience for each child in all of the areas of learning, to help them make the best possible progress in their learning and development.

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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

 improve the self-evaluation process and action planning, in order to better overcome weaknesses and identify areas for further development that will secure continuous improvements in the provision for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and children in the lounge and kitchen.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's observation records and a selection of policies and procedures, including safeguarding and complaints.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of members of her household.  The inspector looked at the childminder's improvement plans and discussed self- evaluation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers from letters written by parents and from information included in the childminder's own parent survey.

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who attend. This requires improvement

Overall, the quality of teaching adequately supports children of all ages and abilities in their learning and development. For example, during dough play, the childminder develops children's knowledge of colours and shapes, alongside developing their physical skills. The childminder observes children during play and records some of what she sees. However, the information gathered from these observations is not used effectively enough to identify the child's current developmental level or potential next steps in all areas of learning. As a result, the childminder does not consistently plan for children's individual learning. Consequently, children are not being supported in making the best possible progress in readiness for the next stage in their learning, such as school. Parents share information with the childminder about their children through an All about me document when they start. The childminder keeps them informed daily about what their children

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who attend. This requires improvement

have been doing and any new skills they have developed. This enables them to work together, to promote continuity of learning.

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good

Children develop good relationships with the childminder, who is caring and attentive to their needs. She gains initial information from parents about their child's care needs and favourite activities. This enables her to support them appropriately during their gradual settling-in visits. Consequently, children's emotional well-being is promoted well. This helps children to be confident and feel secure in the childminder's care. The childminder promotes children's good health as she provides healthy snacks and well-balanced, home- cooked meals. Attendance at local toddler groups helps to develop children's social skills. This helps to prepare them well for being part of a larger group in school. Children are encouraged to develop good independence skills, such as putting on their coats and shoes. A wide range of resources are easily accessible to the children, enabling them to make independent choices in their play and learning. Children enjoy daily exercise in the

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good

childminder's garden, the local park and walking to and from school. The childminder uses this as an opportunity to promote road safety, developing children's understanding about keeping themselves safe.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder completes ongoing improvement action plans, which include how identified changes will positively impact on the children. However, these are focussed on health and safety improvements and not on improving the quality of teaching and learning. Therefore, self-evaluation is ineffective in identifying and acting upon areas of her provision which need developing. As a result, some legal requirements are not being met in full. The childminder has attended training in first aid and safeguarding, which supports her in promoting children's health and well-being. The childminder has established links with local schools that children attend, to ensure continuity in children's care and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 224553 Local authority Stoke on Trent Inspection number 866175 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 February 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993 and lives in the Blurton area of Stoke-on-Trent. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, 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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