Owen Jaqueline

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 January 2016 2 September 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a professional attitude to her childminding provision, she is well organised and exceeds the requirements for paperwork. This supports her in providing a high-quality service. She has also undertaken additional qualifications, which ensures she has a good understanding of child development and effective ways to teach.  The childminder uses themes and her knowledge of children's interests and abilities to develop activities. This supports children's progress and broadens their understanding of the world around them. Children are making good progress, particularly in their early communication and social skills.  Parents describe the childminder as very caring and able to confidently manage any additional medical needs children have. They are delighted with the service their children receive. They are especially complementary about the wide range of activities offered, which they believe have had a very positive effect on their children's

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This provision is good

development.  The childminder is very warm and welcoming. She is very responsive to children's physical and emotional needs for rest, refreshment and comfort. This allows them to build close relationships with the childminder and supports their ability to confidently try new activities and learning experiences.  Children's behaviour is good, they are kind to their friends and learn to share and be part of a group. They respond to the positive atmosphere and clear routines.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always share specific next steps in children's learning with all parents when supplying information about how to support children's learning at home.  The childminder does not always develop children's understanding of hygiene issues to ensure they have a growing understanding of how to keep themselves healthy.

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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 the exchange of information with parents about how they can support children's learning at home  develop clearer connections between hygiene practices, such as nose blowing and handwashing and the reasons why they are important, to extend children's understanding of how to keep themselves and others healthy.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as, the childminder's self-evaluation and a selection of policies and children's records.  The inspector read all the written testimonials gained from parents and took account of these.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder understands the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and makes sure she keeps up to date with changes in general legislation and government guidelines. She takes parents' and children's views into consideration when planning improvements to her service. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. She has a clear understanding of what would constitute a safeguarding concern and what she should do about any concerns she may have. She regularly reviews risk assessments taking into account the ages and abilities of the children she is caring for. This helps to ensure children are protected from harm.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's teaching is good and children are making good progress in all areas of learning. She ensures she covers a wide range of topics through the use of themes. She understands that everyday play can be adapted to expand children's understanding and skills. For example, children enjoy exploring the concept of opposites as they go under and over as part of an assault course. They also experience full and empty, soft and hard as they play with containers and sand or pasta. These activities also reinforce new physical skills in children who are just learning to manipulate tools, crawl or stand. The childminder constantly talks to children to develop their language and communication skills. She explains what is happening, uses effective questioning and introduces new vocabulary. This builds on their understanding and gives them time to hear and practise new words. The childminder regularly assesses children's progress and identifies areas

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

where she needs to provide additional activities to boost their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has good relationships with parents and other providers and works with them to ensure children's emotional and practical needs are well supported. They settle into a new environment with confidence. The childminder praises the children's achievements and they show pride at their successes. The close relationship they build with the childminder means their emotional well-being is well supported. Children are gaining independence as they select their own activities and feed themselves. The childminder ensures children develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles by providing opportunities for regular exercise. They also develop an understanding of the importance of a balanced diet to promote good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making expected progress in all areas of learning and are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. Children are well- motivated and enthusiastic learners, who develop the key skills they need for the move on to primary education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY334064 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 862597 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 2 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Werrington, Stoke-on-Trent. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She is eligible to provide funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children but currently does not care for any children who receive this entitlement.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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