Childminder in Staffordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 July 2015 26 February 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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

 Children enjoy a wide variety of challenging learning experiences. The childminder plans these by using observations and assessments to identify children's interests and what they need to learn next. As a result, children of all ages are motivated to learn and make good progress.  The childminder is a good role model who promotes positive behaviour well. She teaches children how to use good manners, share and respect the needs of others. As a result, children develop good social skills, in preparation for their move to school.  Partnerships with parents and other providers are good. The childminder provides parents with daily feedback about their child's care, and discusses their progress regularly. When children move on from her care, she provides teachers with information about their learning. This ensures a continuity of learning.  The childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare

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This provision is good

requirements. She is knowledgeable about child protection and knows how to recognise and act upon signs that a child may be at risk of harm. A range of policies, which are regularly reviewed, underpin the childminder's good practice.  The childminder has achieved Early Years Professional status. She has made considerable improvements since her last inspection and updates her training regularly through a local childminding forum and network meetings. This ensures that she keeps up to date with changes in legislation and provides her with opportunities to enhance the quality of her teaching.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children enough time to respond to questions, to enhance their thinking and problem solving skills.  Outdoor opportunities do not cover all areas of learning which hinders some children's progress.

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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

 enhance children's problem solving skills through allowing them sufficient time, when asked questions during activities, to think and respond  provide opportunities for children to develop across all areas of learning in the outdoor environment, so that children who learn best outside are able to make more rapid progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the playroom and the outside learning environment.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation and a selection of policies and procedures, including safeguarding, complaints and risk assessments.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of the childminder, her self-evaluation form and improvement plan.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers from written testimonials and information included in the childminder's own parent survey.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to use activities to promote each child's learning and development. For example, during a painting activity, younger children make progress in their creative and exploratory skills as they paint their hands and feel the texture of paint. While older children also enjoy the sensory experience, the childminder extends their mathematical learning to include counting their fingers. They explore the different colours of paint and what happens when two colours are mixed together. Consequently, all children are challenged and make good progress. The childminder is skilled in identifying when to intervene to extend children's learning and when to allow children time to freely explore. For example, during water play the childminder reminds children about a previous activity to explore sinking and floating. This helps children build on what they already know. The childminder develops children's communication skills

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who attend. This is good

through introducing new vocabulary and asking them lots of questions. However, the childminder does not always give children sufficient time to think and respond.

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good

Children are happy and confident in the childminder's care. The childminder has a gradual settling-in process in place, which promotes children's emotional well-being. Children develop good hygiene routines as the childminder promotes handwashing before meals and after messy play. Healthy snacks and meals and daily physical play, help to promote children's health and well-being. The childminder is a member of the Forest Childcare Association and is committed to providing regular outdoor play opportunities. She provides waterproof suits, enabling children to play outdoors in most weathers. The childminder has a well organised and equipped playroom, where children can freely select from a wide range of resources. This helps to develop children's independence skills as they find their own aprons for painting and help to tidy away after activities. The childminder has recently developed her book corner into a cosy and inviting area, following training on

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good

how to enhance children's communication skills further. However, opportunities for children to develop skills in all areas of learning outdoors are not always freely available.

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provision is good

At the last inspection, the childminder received a number of actions to improve, which she has subsequently addressed. The childminder has implemented a planning system to enhance children's learning. Activities now promote children's individual next steps in learning. Daily registers to record attendance are now in place and demonstrate that ratios are met. The childminder has implemented risk assessments for all areas of her provision to promote children's safety. She has also ensured that children have daily access to the outdoors. As a result, the standards of care and learning have been raised. The childminder carries out thorough self-evaluation of her provision. She seeks the views of parents and children, to help her identify strengths and areas for further development. This demonstrates her commitment to continual improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY349598 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 1008500 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Stafford, Staffordshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am 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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