Childminder 224489

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 May 2016 19 March 2012

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not provide parents with a written summary of their child's development in the prime areas of learning when they are aged between two and three years.  The childminder does not gain enough information from parents when children first start about what their child already knows and can do. This means she is not able to accurately plan for children's learning from the start.  The childminder does not always consider her continued professional development to ensure she keeps up to date with current practice.

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It has the following strengths

 Children's emotional well-being is promoted through strong relationships with the childminder. Children are happy and confident in the childminder's care. They are provided with a caring and supportive environment which helps them to develop secure attachments.  The childminder uses her knowledge of child development to support children to develop the skills they need for the next stage in their learning. She introduces children to early mathematics and early literacy skills through daily routines and interactions during play.  Children's language and communication skills are promoted well. The childminder is a good role model for language. She engages children constantly in meaningful conversations, providing them with opportunities to extend their spoken language.  The childminder has a good understanding of child protection. She is aware of the procedures she must follow should she have concerns over the safety of a child.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 provide parents with a written summary of their child's development in the prime areas of learning when they are aged between two and three years. 30/09/2016

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 obtain more information from parents about what children already know and can do when they first start and use this information to support the assessment of children's initial starting points and provide activities that will build upon skills that the children already have  extend the programme of continual professional development that increases knowledge and understanding of current practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities both inside and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of household members.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. A good range of policies and procedures support the childminder's daily practice in helping to keep children safe and protected from harm. Risk assessments cover all aspects of the childminder's provision including children's access to the family pets and access to activities outside the childminder's home. The childminder ensures that her first aid and safeguarding training are kept up to date. However, she does not use professional development opportunities effectively enough to drive improvement and keep her knowledge of current practices up to date. As a result, the childminder does not provide parents with a written summary of children's progress when they are between the ages of two and three years.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The quality of teaching is generally good. The childminder understands how children learn. She has a good understanding of children's development and their expected milestones. The childminder observes and assesses children as they play. She monitors their development to ensure that they make good enough progress. Information gathered from parents on entry is not sufficient to help identify children's skills and abilities when they first start and plan activities that will build on these from the outset. The childminder models skills and encourages children to persevere in activities to achieve a goal. For example, she demonstrates how to use scissors safely and then talks children through the process as they attempt to use them independently. Children have access to a range of materials and media. They enjoy creative activities and the childminder encourages them to use their imagination to create items of their choice.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very happy and feel secure. They enjoy close contact with the childminder and she demonstrates strong affection for them. The childminder offers children healthy snacks and drinks to help them to begin to learn about healthy lifestyles. The childminder provides children with clear guidelines and expectations for how to behave. For example, she talks to them about the importance of looking after resources and tidying away after themselves. The childminder is a good role model. During play, the childminder encourages the children to consider the needs of others who are not present. She talks to them about saving specific resources for other children when they next attend. Resources are stored at child height to promote children in accessing them independently.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are working within the range of development typical for their age. However, a lack of information from parents when children first start means that their learning is not initially fully supported as well as it could be. Children are developing the basic skills they need to support their readiness for school. They are confident in their environment and engage in a range of adult-led and self-chosen play. Children are very well behaved and demonstrate excellent manners. They are quick to develop new skills and they handle tools and equipment safely.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 224489 Local authority Stoke on Trent Inspection number 1042017 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1984 and lives in Bentilee, Stoke-on-Trent. She operates all year round from 8am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 2.

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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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