Childminder EY437057

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 May 2016 2 May 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 a professional attitude to her provision and is well organised. This supports her in providing a high-quality service. She has also undertaken an additional qualification, which ensures she has a good understanding of child development and effective ways to teach.  The childminder carefully observes what children can do and uses her knowledge of children's interests and abilities to plan a vibrant range of activities that supports children's development.  The childminder uses a range of techniques when teaching children. She uses lots of conversations to support children to learn to speak. She shows children how to play with toys that are new to them. Her teaching has a positive effect on children's progress. They are making particularly good progress in their early communication and social skills.  Children have very warm relationships with the childminder and are comfortable and

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This provision is good

confident in the home-from-home environment. Routines are used to ensure children's need for rest and refreshment are promptly addressed. They know what will be happening next and are ready to make the most of learning opportunities.  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 adult's 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 tends to focus on physical and social skills when gathering information from parents about what children can do at home, rather than a broader range of information to better support the childminder to plan for their future learning.

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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 information gathered from parents about what children can do at home, to more fully inform the assessments of children's abilities and the planning of next steps 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 observation with the childminder.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the self-evaluation and a selection of policies and children's records.  The inspector spoke to some parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has reviewed all aspects of her provision following a house move and her return from maternity leave. She has ensured that her home is safe and secure and that she has refreshed her understanding of best practice in supporting children's learning and development. She keeps up to date with changes in general legislation and government guidelines. She takes parents' and children's views into consideration when planning improvements to her service and is very accommodating of their needs. 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.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses a wide range of activities to teach children. She understands that everyday play can be adapted to expand children's understanding and skills. For example, children develop an understanding of in and out, or shapes when playing with a shape sorter. These activities also reinforce new physical skills in children who are just learning to manipulate tools and reach out for interesting objects. The childminder constantly talks to children to develop their language and communication skills. She explains what is happening and uses songs to reinforce children's early speech. Effective questioning enables her to assess children's understanding even before they can speak. 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 has good relationships with parents and works with them to ensure children's emotional and practical needs are well supported. The childminder praises the children's achievements and they show pride at their successes. The close relationship they build with the childminder means their emotional well-being is well supported. The childminder ensures children develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles by providing opportunities for regular exercise. They also develop an understanding of the importance of a balanced diet to promote good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children settle into a new environment with confidence. They 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 independence as they select their own activities. Older children start to identify letter sounds and children of all ages enjoy making marks as part of developing early writing skills. Babies are enjoying learning to communicate. They babble and sing happily as they experiment with learning to speak and show excitement when a friend arrives to play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437057 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 874650 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Yarnfield, near Stone, Staffordshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at degree level.

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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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