Childminder 209534

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 February 2016 9 November 2012

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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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder uses her skills effectively to ensure children are provided with a range of challenging and fun experiences. All children are making good progress in their learning and development.  Since the last inspection the childminder has improved the monitoring and tracking of children's progress. Any gaps in children's learning and development are identified quickly and interventions sought.  Children are confident in the childminder's care. The warm, caring and nurturing environment she provides encourages children to develop secure attachments. Strong relationships with the childminder help ensure children's emotional well-being is promoted effectively.  Children's language development is well supported. The childminder takes every opportunity to develop children's understanding of spoken language. She talks to the children constantly, introducing them to a wealth of new vocabulary.

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This provision is good

 Children's early literacy skills are promoted well. Children can identify letters in their name and are beginning to experiment with letter formation during activities to develop early writing skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not support parents effectively enough to share information about what children already know and can do when they first start. This means that the childminder does not have all relevant information available to help her when she establishes children's starting points for their learning.  The childminder does not give children enough opportunities to learn about quantity and measurement as part of their mathematical development.

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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

 support parents more effectively to share information about what children already know and can do when they first start and use this information to inform the assessments of children's starting points for future learning  provide children with more opportunities to learn about quantity and measurement as part of their mathematical development.

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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 looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and procedures, and evidence of the suitability of household members.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

A range of policies and procedures supports the childminder's practice and helps to ensure children are kept safe and protected from harm. This is reviewed regularly and is shared with parents on entry and when reviewed. The childminder has a good awareness of safeguarding requirements. She is clear about the procedures she must follow should she have concerns about the safety of children in her care. Safeguarding arrangements are effective. Effective partnerships with other providers help ensure that children's learning and development needs are supported well. The childminder ensures that children's safety and well-being are at the heart of everything she does. Risk assessments support her practice in maintaining a safe and secure environment for the children, both inside and outside the home. The childminder ensures that her training needs are addressed and her skills are kept up to date.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. Children explore their environment confidently, using a good range of resources that supports their individual needs and interests. The childminder plays alongside children to support their play effectively. Children are provided with opportunities to develop their thinking skills. The childminder uses effective questioning to help children to develop their own ideas and extend their play. Since the last inspection the childminder has improved the use of observations and assessments in identifying children's achievements. Effective planning ensures that children are provided with a range of learning experiences, indoors and outdoors, that builds upon their prior learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Relationships between the childminder and the children are strong. The childminder is a good role model. She respects children's individual needs. She recognises their strengths and ensures they are provided with opportunities to show these. Children are encouraged to lead their own play. This helps them to gain independence and self-confidence. The childminder talks to the children about using good manners, helping them develop respect for others. Children are well behaved and demonstrate a good understanding of the expectations for their behaviour. Independence is encouraged from an early age and children manage their personal hygiene needs with little support. Children are aware of dangers and demonstrate how to use equipment safely. The childminder talks to the children about healthy food choices. She provides them with a range of healthy snacks and meals.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress and are well prepared for the next steps in their learning. Any gaps in children's progress are quickly identified and addressed, so no child falls behind. All children are motivated and eager to participate in the range of learning opportunities available.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 209534 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 1036899 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1981 and lives in Porthill, Staffordshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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