Childminder 224505

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 March 2016 1 April 2009

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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 provides a fully inclusive service where each child is nurtured and respected.  The well-resourced environments, both indoors and in the garden, promote children's learning and development. Children enjoy exploring and investigating the stimulating areas.  The childminder has strong partnerships with parents. She shares information with them about their child's progress, meaning that there is consistency in children's learning while they are with her and when they play at home.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides children with a range of engaging experiences which is linked to their interests. Children make good progress.  Children are protected and cared for in a well kept, welcoming environment that fully promotes their welfare, safety and well-being. The childminder can identify the possible indicators of abuse and knows the appropriate action to take if she has concerns about

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not thoroughly reflect on and evaluate the quality of her teaching skills to identify her strengths and areas for improvement.  Sometimes, the childminder does not use her observations of children's development to the best effect. Although she plans activities that offer challenge, she does not always stretch children to achieve at the highest level.

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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

 focus self-evaluation more precisely on teaching skills and identify opportunities to raise the quality of learning experiences to an outstanding level  plan more challenging activities that provide opportunities for children to achieve at the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and talked to children at appropriate times.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and children's records.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of her responsibilities with regard to the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She completes daily checks of her home and has carried out risk assessments for outings. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a comprehensive range of policies and procedures which underpins her practice. These documents are shared with parents to keep them fully informed about the service she provides. The childminder has a fire evacuation plan in place and the children are becoming familiar with what to do as they practise the drill. Resources are easily accessible to children, which encourages their independence. Parents' written comments indicate that they are very happy with the care and activities provided.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She carries out observations and monitors their development. Children are making good progress given their starting points in learning. The childminder effectively promotes their communication and language skills as she talks to them while they play. Children feel secure and seek out support from the childminder. They choose where they want to play and the childminder responds to their needs and interests. When children start to dance, the childminder supports their learning by singing familiar songs. Children are eager to join in, singing some of the words and copying the actions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has established caring and secure attachments with children in her care. She gathers comprehensive information on each child's individual needs when they first start, which enables her to promote the inclusion of all children. Children make good friendships with the other children attending the setting. This is evident as they share, take turns and help each other. The childminder promotes children's good health and self- care through routines, regular fresh air and exercise. They go on outings to parks, local toddler groups and the library. Children are well behaved. The childminder is a good role model and uses clear and consistent methods to manage children's behaviour. Children receive praise and encouragement from the childminder to reinforce their positive actions, fostering confidence and self-esteem. The childminder understands the importance of sharing information about children's learning with parents and other settings children may

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

attend. She has completed progress checks for children aged between two and three years. These contain all the required information and are shared with parents. This information helps her to identify any gaps in children's learning and seek additional support if required.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident, happy and settled. All children are working comfortably within the typical range expected for their age. Any gaps in development are quickly closed. Children are developing the key skills they need for their eventual move on to school. They develop their problem solving and number skills through everyday activities, such as counting how many stairs they go up and how many shapes they have threaded together.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 224505 Local authority Stoke on Trent Inspection number 854677 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 April 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1990 and lives in Packmoor, Stoke-on-Trent. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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