Childminder EY338418

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 March 2016 17 February 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

 Children are happy and well settled in their surroundings. They form strong attachments with the childminder and show that they feel safe and secure in her care. The childminder has a very calm and caring approach and knows the children well.  The quality of the childminder's teaching is good. The childminder successfully observes and assesses children while they play. She uses the information gained to identify next steps in their learning. Children are progressing well.  The childminder provides a rich learning environment which is well resourced. Children move around the home freely and select toys and equipment for play. They are confident, sociable and self-assured.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder manages conflicts and unwanted behaviour in a calm and consistent manner. Children are learning to be kind and caring towards each other. They share and take turns.  The childminder is motivated and committed to her professional development. She

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This provision is good

reflects on her practice. She has a clear vision for improvement and continuous development.  Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder exchanges daily information with parents and provides details of children's ongoing progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder is too quick in providing answers to her questions and suggestions. She does not wait for children to work them out for themselves.  The childminder does not consistently provide opportunities for children to learn about the wider world in which they live.

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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

 give children even more time to respond effectively to questions and suggestions so that they may use these opportunities to consolidate their developing speaking and thinking skills  provide more opportunities to help extend children's understanding of diversity within the wider community in which they live.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the children and childminder at convenient times.  The inspector observed activities and interaction between the childminder and the children. She reviewed the play equipment and resources.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written statements.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and the planning documentation. She checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and her assistant. The inspector sampled some of the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation record. She discussed how the childminder plans for and makes improvements to her provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding arrangements are effective. The childminder demonstrates that she confidently understands what to do if she has a concern about a child in her care. She follows effective safety procedures and provides a secure, child-friendly home. The childminder is committed to her own professional development. She has attended training, which has a good impact on the quality of learning experiences she offers children. She has addressed the recommendations from previous inspections. The childminder works with an assistant and meets with them regularly to discuss the children's progress and plan for forthcoming events. She checks on their performance and provides guidance that helps them understand their responsibilities. The childminder works closely with other local settings that children attend or move on to.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is passionate about her role. She is well qualified and uses her knowledge to provide good quality teaching. She understands child development and that children learn through play. She provides a wide range of interesting activities that is challenging and promotes children's learning well. Overall, the childminder promotes children's communication and language skills effectively. She talks to children, providing a commentary about what they are doing. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to develop their small-muscle skills. For example, children use paintbrushes and chalks outside. They fix train tracks together and enjoy manipulating play dough. The childminder sits and snuggles with children as they listen to stories. She helps them count as they play and uses mathematical language that helps support their learning. Children are imaginative. They play with the trains and talk about going to the seaside and going

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides well organised and welcoming play spaces. She supports children well to become confident and independent learners. The childminder promotes children's good health and safety successfully. She supports children to manage their personal needs and to follow good hygiene procedures. She encourages children to be polite and helpful to each other. Children learn about how to keep themselves safe within the home. The childminder extends this and talks to children about road safety when they are on outings. They visit the library, local parks and toddler groups that help children mix with other children. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles well. Children enjoy fresh air and exercise every day and learn about the importance of healthy eating. The childminder supports children effectively to prepare for their next stage in learning and development, such as nursery or school.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are progressing well in their learning, given their starting points. Children have a positive attitude to learning and are acquiring key skills in readiness for school. They concentrate, listen and are willing to try new experiences. They are developing their literacy and numeracy skills effectively. Children's physical development is good.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY338418 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 857157 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007. The childminder works with an assistant. The childminding provision operates Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm, all year round, except for Christmas, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years 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

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Telephone number

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