Childminder in Staffordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 April 2016 11 February 2013

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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 friendly and caring and children interact happily with her. They show that they feel secure and confident to seek comfort from her. Children develop a positive sense of well-being.  The environment is inviting and interesting. The childminder makes sure that the resources are stimulating and readily accessible to children. Children have plenty of opportunities to make independent choices about their learning.  The childminder works closely with parents. She provides them regular updates about their children's learning and development. Parents provide positive feedback showing how happy they are with the care and education of their children.  The childminder has a firm understanding of how children learn. She observes, assesses and plans for children's individual learning. The childminder monitors children's progress effectively through her clear procedures, using relevant curriculum

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This provision is good

guidance. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder appropriately risk assesses her home to provide a safe and secure environment for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not make full use of opportunities to challenge and extend children's thinking skills to enable them to explore their ideas further.

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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 to think critically, explore their ideas and make links in their learning.

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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 evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children at appropriate times.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's policies and procedures and children's assessment records.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the child protection procedures in order to safeguard children. She continues her professional development by undertaking training and attending local network meetings to share good practice and extend her knowledge. The childminder reflects on the quality of her provision to identify strengths and make improvements. She seeks the views of parents and children as part of her self-evaluation process. The childminder has good links with other professionals and settings working with children in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a well-organised play area and easy access to a good range of resources. Teaching is good. The childminder plays alongside children and talks to them purposefully about their play. Children learn through activities and experiences that they enjoy. The childminder monitors children's progress through her observations of their achievements and plans their next steps in learning. She uses this information to identify and address any gaps in learning promptly. The childminder shares her assessments with parents through daily discussions and by sharing documents. Children explore with interest and enjoy sensory play, such as making marks in dough. The childminder supports children well as they pretend to make fruit with their dough. Older children use descriptive language and have good imaginations. They know the names of shapes and colours and discuss the texture and taste of each fruit. The children eagerly explore books

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

with the childminder and she skilfully helps to extend their language skills. Children listen attentively, enjoy naming animals and delight in making animal sounds.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates a warm, caring environment. She collects relevant information from parents about the requirements of their children. This enables her to settle children well and effectively meet their individual needs. Children enjoy their time with her and feel valued. They show good levels of confidence and self-esteem. The childminder is vigilant about children's safety and effective in teaching about possible risks. Children understand the childminder's expectations of behaviour and are very cooperative. The childminder helps children learn about the importance of being healthy. They have daily opportunities to be outside in the garden or in local places within the community. She encourages children to play together to help them to learn about sharing and taking turns.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy their learning and the childminder's support. Children join group activities, such as story time, which help to develop their early learning and social skills. Children are self-confident and express their needs well. They make clear choices and play well in their independent activities. Children are active learners who boldly explore and investigate by following their own ideas. They are keen to participate. Children make good progress and develop the key skills which support their preparation for school and the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449753 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 1042684 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Wombourne, Wolverhampton. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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