Childminder in Stoke-on-Trent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 August 2015 22 June 2010

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The dynamic and well-qualified childminder has an excellent understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. This is clearly reflected in the high- quality standards of children's learning and care. This ensures children develop a wide range of life skills and make rapid progress from their starting points.  Teaching is excellent. Planning and observations are precise and sharply focused on each child's needs and next steps. The childminder provides exciting and stimulating activities, which reflect children's interests. This enables children to become highly engaged and motivated in their learning.  Children have continual access to the highly stimulating outdoor area. This provides a wealth of opportunities for physical development and exploring the environment. Children are extremely happy. They demonstrate positive attitudes to learning and high levels of confidence and independence.

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder provides a nurturing environment where children thrive. She has excellent relationships with children which supports their emotional security and well- being. This prepares them well for the next stage in their learning, including the move to school.  The childminder has an exemplary knowledge of safeguarding practices. Robust risk assessments, safety measures and comprehensive safeguarding procedures ensure that children's safety and well-being are highly prioritised.  Parents are extremely complimentary about the childminder and the impact she has on their child's learning, care and development.  The dedicated childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to improving her knowledge and skills. She has raised her practice to an outstanding level by taking part in a targeted programme of professional development. Since the last inspection, she has achieved an early years qualification at level 3.

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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

 develop further ways to share information with parents.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the indoor and outdoor learning environments and viewed all areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other household members.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed the childminder's self-evaluation form and discussed with the childminder her plans for improvement.  The inspector considered the written views of parents.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder is highly skilled in extending children's learning through her interactions with them. She encourages children to lead their own learning and knows when to step back and observe. She uses an effective range of teaching strategies and adapts her practice to reflect each child's individual needs. Children have exceptional opportunities to develop their understanding of the natural world. They enthusiastically care for birds and chickens in the childminder's garden. Children's early literacy skills are superbly supported. The childminder uses pictures and words throughout her home and outdoors. She actively listens to what children have to say, models language effectively and introduces new words to the children as they play. There is an extensive range of books to choose from and children enjoy listening to stories. They link sounds to letters and have many different opportunities to practise their early writing skills. The childminder promotes mathematics

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who attend. This is outstanding

particularly well. Children learn to recognise and use numbers and shapes. They confidently count the number of eggs they collect from the chickens and compare their different sizes. They begin to find out about measurement as they experiment filling various containers with water.

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outstanding

The childminder works exceptionally well with parents to gain an outstanding knowledge of each child's routines and care needs. Children settle quickly and feel valued. There is a comprehensive range of high-quality resources which are easily accessible for children. Children are very well behaved and the childminder is an excellent role model. She consistently promotes sharing and turn taking and encourages children to respect and value each other. Children play extremely well together. The childminder uses snack and mealtimes to further enhance children's social and self-care skills and help them to learn about the importance of leading healthy lifestyles. Children learn about where food comes from and are excited about making their own healthy pizzas. Children enjoy an extensive range of visits to local parks and activity centres. The childminder provides lots of praise and encouragement as children safely explore risks and learn new physical skills, such as

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provision is outstanding

The childminder is professional, very well organised and her documentation is meticulously maintained. The monitoring of children's progress and the educational programmes is highly effective. She shares regular information with parents to help them take an active role in their child's learning. Strong partnerships with other early years settings support excellent continuity for children. The childminder is passionate to secure the best possible outcomes for all children. She regularly reviews the overall quality and effectiveness of her provision. For example, she plans to add a stage outdoors to promote children's creative skills further. She has further identified ways to enhance the excellent sharing of information with parents, through the provision of a noticeboard in her outdoor area.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 224375 Local authority Stoke on Trent Inspection number 864324 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 June 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1997 and lives in Dresden, Stoke-on-Trent. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant 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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