Childminder in Staffordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 June 2016 4 February 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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

 Children confidently explore the space available to them and make choices about what they play with. Toys are well organised and children quickly become involved in planned activities because they are introduced to them well. This helps children to develop their skills in purposeful and developmentally appropriate play.  Children develop close relationships with the childminder, who is warm and friendly. She creates many opportunities for meaningful interactions that help to reinforce children's sense of belonging. Children clearly enjoy the time they spend with the childminder. This builds their self-confidence and boosts their emotional well-being.  The childminder skilfully builds on opportunities to promote children's learning and development. She describes what is happening and models new language as she plays and talks with them. This helps toddlers to make sense of their actions and promotes

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This provision is good

their understanding, speaking and listening skills. Children learn to concentrate and develop their own ideas even further.  The childminder demonstrates a passionate and committed approach to providing a safe and nurturing environment. She seeks out additional training and engages with local professional support networks to improve her knowledge and teaching skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's systems used to track the progress children make in their learning and development are not yet precise enough. This does not consistently promote the best possible learning experiences for children or describe the current focus the childminder is working on so that parents can continue their children's learning at home.

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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

 make the most of what is known about individual children so specific areas of development can be targeted and so they are clear to everyone involved, to help children make really rapid progress.

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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 written views of parents.  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 provides a wide range of policies and procedures. They help her run the provision effectively and keep children safe. The childminder reflects on her practice and is clear about using identified weaknesses to maintain high standards and improve outcomes for children. She seeks the opinions of parents in questionnaires and encourages children to share their views. The childminder has good, well-established professional relationships with other local settings. She takes account of what children are learning at nursery and builds this into her own planning. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder clearly understands her responsibilities with regard to child protection. She is alert to signs that indicate that children may be at risk of abuse and is familiar with local safeguarding procedures.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn. The childminder uses observations well, to identify the achievements children make in their learning and development. The childminder provides a range of activities and experiences to engage and motivate children to learn purposefully through play. Toddlers explore finger puppets as the childminder reads a story. Their speaking and listening skills are promoted. The childminder introduces new words and phrases, as she encourages toddlers to join in. Children excitedly search for bugs in foam. The childminder is adept in building on what children already know about numbers. She helps them to work out how many more and less they will have while they play. Children independently make links with what they have learnt as they play with a toy train track. They are very well supported to work out ways to solve their own problems.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is very well resourced. She organises and presents toys and equipment attractively. This provides children with a stimulating environment, which they confidently and independently explore. Children learn the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. They play in the childminder's garden, where they get plenty of fresh air and physical exercise. The childminder works well with parents to ensure that children are provided with nutritious and healthy snacks and meals. Children develop self-care skills. The childminder chats to children about what she is doing as she changes their nappy.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well supported to make good progress from their starting points. Children with special educational needs or disability receive targeted support. Children are encouraged to be active and motivated learners. The childminder skilfully uses a range of teaching skills as they play and chat together. This helps children to develop the skills and knowledge they will need when they are ready to move on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 209843 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 1050567 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Stonnall, Walsall. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am until 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder supports children with special educational needs or disability.

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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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