Childminder EY431511

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 March 2016 16 October 2015

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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 made excellent improvements since her last inspection. She is aware of her strengths and areas that she wants to improve. The childminder keeps up to date with relevant legislation so that she is fully aware of her responsibilities.  The childminder is very well qualified. The quality of her teaching is very good. She has a good knowledge of child development. She plans activities she knows the children will enjoy. This has a positive impact on the progress children make. All children make good progress in their learning and development.  This kind and friendly childminder genuinely enjoys being with the children. She has established strong and meaningful relationships with all the children who are happy and content in her care. The stimulating and well-organised environment is presented well to enable children to make independent choices. This enables them to feel comfortable

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This provision is good

to explore and learn.  The childminder encourages children to persevere and try again and to have confidence in their own abilities. She provides appropriate praise and encouragement, which helps to build their confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder works well with her co-childminder to meet the needs of the children. They communicate effectively to support continuity of children's care and to provide good quality learning experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of everyday activities to promote diversity and help children learn more about cultural similarities and differences.

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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

 help children develop a greater knowledge of the cultural diversity that exists in the wider community.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and reviewed the quality of teaching.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding and the toys and resources available.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation including policies and procedures and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation documents.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of adults living and working on the premises.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her co-childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows the possible signs of abuse. She is clear about the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child in her care. The childminder and her co-childminder are a dedicated team. They have successfully addressed the actions raised in the last inspection. They have identified further areas they would like to develop, based upon reflective practice and along with discussions with parents and children. For example, to enable them to provide opportunities for children to make even better progress, the childminder and her co- childminder regularly review their practice by observing each other's teaching.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes regular observations and precise assessments of children's learning and development. She uses these to check children's progress and swiftly identify and close any gaps in their learning. Parents are kept well informed about their children's progress and are provided with ideas on how they can support their children's learning at home. Children are encouraged to take part in all activities. The childminder is enthusiastic in her teaching, which engages children and helps them to remain focused throughout the activity. Younger and older children's needs are met. Activities are adapted where necessary to enable all to participate at their own level. She personalises the challenges she presents children with, in order to extend their individual learning. For example, younger children enjoy counting cups during role play, while older children are encouraged to create their own version of their favourite stories. Children's mathematical skills are

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

promoted well. They count spontaneously and enjoy solving simple problems during play. The childminder is clear about children's next steps in learning, skilfully including these in the children's play. Children make good progress in their communication and language skills. They listen and take part in many interesting and valuable discussions instigated by the childminder. The childminder encourages children to write their names on their work. This helps children to begin to recognise that print carries meaning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is an excellent role model. She uses appropriate and consistent methods to communicate her high expectations of good behaviour. Children are well behaved, polite to each other and share toys amicably. Children learn to respect each others' opinions and ideas, which supports their developing social skills. Children learn to be responsible for their personal safety. For example, they learn to use scissors safely. Children enjoy being active and love to be outdoors. They enjoy cuddles with the childminder, for example, when they are tired or upset.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are eager and motivated learners who are developing the key skills they need to move on to their next stage of learning, including school. Children are confident with good levels of self-esteem. They are developing good self-care skills. All children are making good progress from their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431511 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 1031199 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 October 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Burntwood. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 7 and holds Early Years Professional status. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four- year-old children. She works with a co-childminder.

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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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