Childminder in Staffordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 July 2015 13 December 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 has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She effectively complements children's learning in school to help them make good progress.  Children are well behaved in this well-organised, warm and friendly home environment. They share close bonds and attachments with the childminder and are happy and relaxed.  The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities to safeguard children. She has written policies and procedures to follow, should she have a concern about a child in her care. As a result, children are cared for in an environment that promotes their safety and well-being.  Children follow good hygiene routines. They enjoy healthy snacks which promote their good health.  Partnership with parents is good. The childminder gathers information from parents about their child before they start. She uses this to meet the individual needs of children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There is not enough focus placed on encouraging children to make marks to record things and explain what these mean.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to make marks throughout their play and games, and to give meaning to these.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed the range of activities offered by the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including her policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about her practice at appropriate times and observed her caring for and playing with children.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of the childminder and evidence of the childminder's training.  The inspector spoke to parents and gathered their views on the service provided by the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder collects information from children's parents and the local school. This information and her own observations of children's play and interactions are used to plan stimulating learning experiences. As a result, children are provided with a wide range of interesting activities and resources that are based on their individual needs and interests. Children happily choose what they would like to play with. Interactions between the childminder and children are warm and friendly, allowing children to confidently talk about their school day. Children enjoy playing various games, and often count as they play. However, they have fewer opportunities to record their counting, using marks that they can interpret and explain. Children use technology to play virtual tennis, enthusiastically competing with each other. Their communication and language skills are developed as they talk about and share their favourite books with the childminder. Children's

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who attend. This is good

mathematical development is supported through playing board games and enjoying cooking activities. These activities complement what children learn in school.

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good

Children play well together in this well-organised environment. There are clear routines and boundaries which children understand and follow. Younger children are helped by the older children to play games. Their independence is promoted as they prepare their own snack and manage their own personal hygiene. Children are polite and well mannered, sharing and taking turns with the resources. The childminder helps children to understand risks by talking to them about road safety on their walks to and from school. They also learn to stay safe in the event of a fire through practising fire drills. The outside area has a range of age-appropriate resources which encourage physical activity. Children also enjoy outings to local attractions and the park, where they enjoy playing on swings and climbing frames. This encourages children to be active and promotes good health through exercise. The childminder helps children to be emotionally prepared for their next stage in learning.

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good

She talks to them about their new teachers and engages older children in describing their experiences of school. This provides children with reassurance and confidence about times of change.

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provision is good

The childminder keeps up to date with current practice by attending training. She also regularly meets with other childminders to share ideas, and receives support from the local early years advisor. Comments from parents are very complimentary. The childminder seeks the views of parents verbally and through questionnaires. She identifies her strengths and weaknesses and uses this information to continually improve her childminding service. The premises are safe and secure because the childminder carries out regular risk assessments on her home and for outings.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY429236 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 852963 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 4 - 13 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 December 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Tamworth, Staffordshire. She operates from 7am until 9am and from 3.30pm until 6pm, Monday to Friday, during term time. She operates from 7am until 6pm during school 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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