Sutton Deborah

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 April 2016 16 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 childminder has worked hard and has brought about a marked improvement in the overall quality of her provision. She has attended training on how to effectively assess and plan for children's development. As a result, accurate assessment procedures are now followed. Children's next steps in their learning are precisely identified and planned for, in order to promote their good progress.  Partnerships with parents, schools and the local authority adviser are good. Positive feedback from parents demonstrates their high regard for the childminder and the service she offers. The childminder regularly seeks parents' views. She identifies accurate targets which drive forward ongoing improvements that provide all children with challenge and support.  Children enjoy playing with a range of exciting toys and materials. Activities are based on their interests and the well-organised environment supports their play and learning.

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This provision is good

Children explore freely and use their imagination throughout the day.  The childminder provides warm and loving care and responds quickly and sensitively to children's needs. This helps children to form secure emotional attachments and promotes their sense of security and belonging. Strategies for managing children's behaviour include positive reinforcement, in order to promote their self-esteem.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always seek enough information from parents when children first start, in order to help her plan precisely for children's learning from the outset.  The childminder does not always make the best use of a broad range of techniques to maximise children's communication and language skills.

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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

 gather more information from parents about their child when they first start and use this to plan more precisely for children from the outset  develop the use of techniques that encourage children to talk and express themselves, so that their language and communication skills are fully enhanced throughout the day.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and jointly reviewed an activity with her.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and the planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and training of the childminder and the childminder's self-evaluation and improvement plan.  The inspector took account of the views of children spoken to on the day and parents' written views of the service provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has attended child protection training and is alert to any causes for concern in a child's life at home or elsewhere. She is aware of the procedure she must follow if she has any concerns that a child may be suffering from abuse. Risk assessments are thoroughly conducted to help keep children safe. The childminder develops strong partnerships with parents. Daily discussions and the sharing of children's daily diaries and assessment folders ensure information is regularly shared with parents. This enhances parent's understanding about how their child's learning can be supported at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is good, as the childminder uses a range of developmentally appropriate teaching strategies to encourage children's learning. The physical skills needed for writing and drawing are refined as children roll and shape their dough creations. The childminder helps children to achieve new things, without doing it for them. She shows children how to roll the dough and press it onto the mould. Each child is praised for their attempts, developing their self-confidence. Children are enthusiastic and excited as they freely explore and investigate the material. The childminder comments on the different size of each child's piece of dough. This develops their understanding of simple concepts, such as big and little. The childminder enhances this activity further by encouraging children to name and recognise the colours and to count. They have good opportunities to strengthen the positive impressions they have of their own cultures and faiths, as well as those of

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's understanding of the natural world is promoted well. They regularly walk to the local pet shop to observe the small animals, fish and reptiles. During these visits, the childminder supports children's excitement through discussions about the various habitats of animals, what they eat and how they grow. Children regularly visit the local playground to use the climbing apparatus. This gives them opportunities to learn to take manageable risks and experience physical challenge in their play. These outings, along with trips to the local shops, help children to develop confidence, independence and social skills outside of the childminder's home. The garden provides children with a variety of balancing and climbing toys to develop their physical skill. Children are provided with a range of fruits for snack times and have access to water throughout the day. Children develop a good understanding about the importance of being polite with others and good manners.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. The childminder checks that the activities she provides fully support children to develop their skills in all of the relevant areas of learning. Children concentrate for long periods of time and are effective and motivated learners. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, such as pre-school or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY287540 Local authority Stoke on Trent Inspection number 1037111 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Trent Vale. She operates all year round from 7am 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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