Childminder EY441796

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 May 2016 17 July 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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder is well qualified and has a very good understanding of how children learn.  The childminder consistently promotes children's welfare. She completes clear risk assessments and uses children's daily diaries to keep parents informed about their well- being.  Children are very motivated as they explore freely, both inside and outside. The childminder takes into account their interests and provides stimulating, well-planned activities.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder uses effective two-way communication to foster a cooperative approach towards children's care and learning.  The childminder is a positive role model and provides extensive praise and encouragement, helping to boost children's self-esteem. Children behave extremely well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always precisely monitor the strengths and areas to further improve the provision to raise the quality to an even higher level.  Although children experience a good range of activities to support their literacy development, the childminder has not yet fully considered how to extend the development of their small-muscle movements as they gain skills for early writing.

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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

 evaluate more precisely the strengths and areas to further improve in the provision and monitor the impact of any changes on children's learning and development  support older children more effectively to gain greater control and small-muscle skills in preparation for early writing.

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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 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 statements and responses to questionnaires which were provided by parents.  The inspector and childminder discussed the outcomes of a planned activity.  The inspector spoke to children throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the procedures to follow should she have a concern about the welfare of a child in her care. She carefully checks the identity of any visitors and ensures her home is secure. She is a member of the local childminding network group. She makes very good use of this to share ideas with other providers and keep up to date with changes and reforms. The childminder forms effective partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend. She has developed ways to share information with them about children's achievements and progress. She offers advice to parents to help them guide their children's learning at home. This helps maintain a consistent approach to children's care and learning. The childminder has very effective systems in place to monitor the progress made by children. She knows each child exceptionally well and can identify and address

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

any areas of learning where more support is required.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is purposeful and children are encouraged to learn through developmentally appropriate play. The childminder uses themes that are of particular interest to children to help develop their understanding of the world around them and help them achieve the next steps in their learning. Children's speaking and communication skills grow as they chat with the childminder, for instance, about the pet rabbits as they feed them. The childminder draws on children's previous experiences as they fill plant pots with compost and talk about how things grow. Conversations, both planned and spontaneous, help extend children's understanding of new words and build on their increasing vocabulary. Children engage in imaginative play, based on first-hand experiences. For example, they play with role play resources and confidently pretend to make and sell food and drinks. Children excitedly look at books with the childminder, talking and laughing about the

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is very warm and welcoming. She promotes children's well-being very effectively. She offers several sessions to children and families to help them settle in. She is very responsive to children's physical and emotional needs. Children build close, trusting relationships with her, supporting their ability to confidently try new activities and learning experiences. Children have a good understanding of the importance of keeping safe and healthy. The childminder skilfully incorporates discussions about good hygiene practices, risks and dangers into everyday routines and activities. She helps prepare children for starting school or nursery. She ensures they are familiar with new settings before they start.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children thrive in this setting. They choose activities freely and begin to learn that their decisions are respected. All children make very good progress. They are attaining the skills and knowledge they need in readiness for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441796 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 1042265 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 July 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Cannock, Staffordshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, during term time only. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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