Childminder 209883

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 February 2016 10 October 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 is committed to providing a good service for parents and children. She accesses training courses and professional advice. This supports her to develop the quality of the environment, her understanding of safeguarding issues and the learning activities she provides for children.  The childminder helps children learn through play. She engages them in meaningful activities that stem from their interests. She ensures children are supported to develop in all areas of learning and plans themes to extend their knowledge of the world and concentration skills. Children are making good progress.  The childminder recognises areas where children are having difficulty and works with parents and other professionals to support children to make appropriate progress.  The childminder cultivates a warm and supportive relationship with the children and their parents which promotes children's emotional well-being. Children are settled,

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This provision is good

happy and grow in confidence in the homely atmosphere. Their needs for rest and refreshment are well catered for and this allows them to be ready to have a go at new learning experiences.  The childminder is skilled at supporting the development of positive behaviour and social skills in children. Their ability to form friendships, play cooperatively and learn to share equipment and adults attention is actively nurtured. This provides children with crucial skills for the transition to primary school.

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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.

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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.

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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 took account of parents' views gathered through the provider's own parental surveys.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder accesses the help and advice of quality advisors and gathers parents' views using questionnaires and discussions. She takes all of this into consideration when planning improvements to her service. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of what would constitute a safeguarding concern and what she should do about any concerns she may have. She ensures she keeps up to date with changes in general legislation and government guidelines. She has reflected on how she would safeguard children with regard to radicalisation. The childminder regularly reviews risk assessments, taking into account the ages and abilities of the children she is caring for. Training, such as paediatric first aid and food hygiene, further supports the childminder's understanding about keeping children safe.

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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 covers a wide range of topics through the use of themes. The childminder understands that everyday play can be adapted to expand children's understanding and skills. For example, children enjoy exploring the concept of shape and colour as they play with dough. They develop their physical skills and ability to experiment as they make roadways for speeding toy cars. She constantly talks to children, explains what is happening and introduces new vocabulary. Children develop a love of books and concentrate well when enjoying story times. This builds on their understanding and gives all children, including those who are still developing clear speech, time to hear and practise new words. The childminder regularly assesses children's progress and identifies areas where she needs to provide additional activities to boost their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is skilled at using positive ways to manage children's behaviour, such as showing children how to play cooperatively or distracting them from unwanted behaviour. She also uses lots of praise, as well as reinforcing good manners, which develops a positive atmosphere. 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. The close relationship children build with the childminder helps to ensure that they become confident and self-motivated. 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 enjoy being in the garden, grow a range of plants and watch the garden birds. They also develop an understanding of the importance of a balanced diet to promote good

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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, they are gaining the key skills they need for the move on to primary education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 209883 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 865648 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1990 and lives in the Wolstanton area of Newcastle- under-Lyme, Staffordshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, 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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