Childminder EY489800

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 March 2016 Not applicable

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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 developed systems so that parents are able to actively contribute to initial assessments. They can regularly check their children's progress and describe their current learning at home. The childminder has developed strong partnerships with parents that promote a shared approach to children's care, learning and development.  The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn. She plans activities and experiences that help them to learn through play and exploration. She considers children's individual interests and needs, ensuring that they have easy access to a broad range of toys and resources.  Children are very happy, confident and settled in the childminder's welcoming home. They go to her for cuddles and reassurance at times throughout the day. This helps them to feel safe and secure, which gives them the confidence to investigate and explore.  The childminder demonstrates an ambitious and committed approach to providing a

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This provision is good

safe and nurturing environment. She attends training and engages with local professional support networks to improve her knowledge and teaching skills. She regularly reflects on the ways she can maintain high standards and improve outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder occasionally misses opportunities to extend children's thinking and problem-solving skills.  The childminder does not help children understand and fully engage in the daily routines.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to follow through with their ideas, making links between their thoughts and actions so they can work things out for themselves  help children to be more prepared for what will happen next in the daily routine and teach them how to play a positive role in these.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed children's learning with the childminder following the observation of an activity.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding and observed activities, speaking to children at appropriate times while they played.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector looked at evidence of self-evaluation and took into account the views of parents, spoken to on the day.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of adults living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder implements a good range of policies and procedures that helps her run the provision effectively and keep children safe. There are good systems in place to identify and act on risks. She provides a safe environment for children to play and learn in. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is familiar with the Local Children's Safeguarding Board procedure. She is alert to any signs that may indicate children may be at risk of abuse, and she is aware of what to do if she has concerns for a child's welfare. The childminder understands her role in promoting children's learning through working together with other settings children attend.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good overview of individual children's needs. She makes good use of the information gained from observations of children's learning, to track their progress. This allows her to identify their individual needs. The childminder provides interesting activities that help children to learn a range of new skills across different areas of learning. They have many interesting and valuable conversations together. Children play a game of shops. The childminder talks to them about what they are doing. This helps them to concentrate and motivates them to learn. They rehearse number names and learn new words and expressions as they play. Children press buttons on the till to make different noises and to make the lights flash. The childminder helps children to make sense of their actions as they practise their skills. She teaches colour names and encourages toddlers to explore as they make marks with paint. The childminder places a high focus on supporting

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

children's communication skills. Children enjoy listening to stories that the childminder reads. They join in with repeated refrains and anticipate phrases. This helps to promote children's early reading skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate warm relationships with the childminder, who is kind and caring. They clearly enjoy the time they spend with her. They are confident because the childminder promotes their sense of belonging and develops their self-esteem. The childminder effectively promotes children's physical well-being. They learn about the importance of following good hand-washing routines. The childminder provides very good support and encouragement for children who are just beginning to learn how to use the toilet. They play imaginatively with a doll and gain an understanding of their own care needs. Children enjoy lots of opportunities for outdoor learning. This promotes their good health, well-being and physical skills. The childminder engages well with parents to find out important information about individual dietary needs. Children gain an early awareness and appreciation of diversity. The childminder promotes their sense of identity. She points

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

out similarities and differences to children as they look at pictures in books together.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are being supported to make good progress from their starting points. All children are motivated learners, who confidently explore. They are beginning to develop the skills they will need for their future learning, including nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489800 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 1016044 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2015 and lives in Amington in Tamworth. She operates from 7am until 5pm, Monday to Saturday, all year round, 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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Telephone number

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