Childminder in Staffordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 July 2015 1 December 2010

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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

 Children are provided with a wide range of age-appropriate and accessible resources, activities and experiences. These help children make good progress and become independent learners. This promotes their future learning, such as when they go to school.  The childminder has good teaching abilities and consistently promotes children's communication and language development. For example, her commentary and supportive questioning during their pretend play enriches their language and thinking skills well.  The childminder effectively promotes the children's emotional well-being. The flexible settling-in routines and information gained from parents are used well to ensure that children form close bonds with her.  The childminder forms good partnerships with parents. Information is shared effectively, ensuring parents are fully informed about the setting and involved in their children's learning.  The childminder updates her skills and qualifications well through regular training. This

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This provision is good

in turn is having a positive impact on the quality of teaching and care she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Teaching does not always encourage children to fully explore how things happen and why things work.

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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

 enrich children's experiences to discover why things happen and how things work, particularly when following their individual interests and fascinations.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children in her home.  The inspector spoke with the children during the inspection. She also spoke to the childminder about her practice.  The inspector held joint discussions with the childminder in relation to observations of the children's play, learning and progress.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation during the inspection. She also viewed written feedback from parents.  The inspector sampled documents, including children's records, the childminder's training record and the policies and procedures of the setting.  The inspector viewed the areas of the home used by children.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides experiences for children that promote their learning and development across all areas. Children make meaningful choices in their play, moving around the setting freely and safely. The childminder gives good consideration to the organisation of routines and plans for children's next steps in learning well. This allows a range of targeted learning experiences to take place, both indoors and outside. However, some opportunities to build on spontaneous events to teach children about how things happen and why things work are overlooked. For example, when children want to explore and experience things that fly. The childminder gathers purposeful information about children before they start at the setting. Therefore, she has a good knowledge of children's care routines and how to promote their learning right from the start. The childminder uses observation and assessment effectively to track children's development.

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who attend. This is good

She monitors children's achievements in all areas of learning successfully. She ensures any gaps in their development are quickly addressed. This helps children to make good progress from their starting points towards the early learning goals.

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good

The childminder's frequent praise and encouragement means that children develop good levels of confidence and self-esteem. She has a positive approach towards managing children's behaviour. Children learn about their local community through regular trips out with the childminder and while looking at different projects. They have opportunities to develop their physical skills by accessing the park and local play centres. These outings also help children to develop their social skills. The childminder encourages regular exercise and a healthy lifestyle. Children learn about good hygiene practices through the daily routines. They know to wash their hands before they enjoy eating healthy snacks.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to effectively implement the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is secure in her understanding of how to safeguard children. The childminder is confident in recognising the possible indicators of abuse or neglect. She knows how to report any concerns about a child's welfare to the relevant authorities. The childminder has effective links with local childminders and other professionals. They share examples of good practice and information about the children when appropriate. This helps to maximise children's progress. The childminder is committed to providing a good quality service. She carries out effective self-evaluation and uses the views of parents and children to help her with this. This means that she has a good understanding of what is working well and what areas she needs to develop. Partnerships with other settings and professionals are

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provision is good

developing well because the childminder encourages a two-way flow of information. As a result, there is continuity in the care and learning children receive as they move between different settings.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY412278 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 874273 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 December 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a formal childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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