Marshall, Joy Michelle

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 June 2016 27 March 2014

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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

 The childminder has made good progress in addressing the issues raised at the last inspection. She is committed to continuous improvement and has introduced methodical processes to assess all children's progress and plan for their future learning.  The childminder has undertaken an additional qualification, which ensures she has a good understanding of child development and effective ways to teach. She uses her knowledge to plan activities to support children's learning.  Children are making good progress. The childminder uses her observations of what children can do to plan fresh challenges which build on their abilities and help them make progress in their learning. The childminder supports quieter children to become actively involved. This means that all children are well motivated and concentrate for good periods of time on interesting activities.  The childminder is very warm and welcoming. She is very responsive to children's

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This provision is good

physical and emotional needs for rest, refreshment and comfort. This allows them to build close relationships with the childminder and supports their ability to confidently try new activities and learning experiences.  Children's behaviour is good. They are kind to their friends and learn to share and be part of a group. They understand what is expected of them and have a very positive impact on each other's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not obtain enough information from parents about what their child can do at home to fully support the planning of the next steps in their learning. Furthermore, she does not supply specific information about how parents can support their child's next steps in 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

 develop a more effective two-way sharing of information to enable children to be fully supported in their learning, both in the setting and at home.

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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 held 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 read comments made on questionnaires from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibilities in protecting children from harm. She ensures she minimises risks within the home and when on trips out. Training, such as paediatric first aid and food hygiene, supports the childminder's understanding about keeping children safe. She has provided activities which help older children to think about how they can stay safe when using the internet. Partnerships with parents are good. They describe the childminder as approachable and accommodating of their requirements. They are very pleased with the service their children receive. They are particularly complementary about the wide range of activities children enjoy, which they believe has had a very positive effect on their children's development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has high expectations of all children and plans activities that target their individual learning needs. She realises that children need encouragement to learn how to do things for themselves. She shows them how to complete a task by breaking it down into smaller actions and holds back from intervening, giving children time to persevere and succeed. Children learn to thread buttons and then are challenged to use beads to make a necklace. The childminder effectively supports children's language and speaking skills. She provides a constant flow of conversation, names objects and asks questions to encourage children's speech and understanding.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very confident and happy. The childminder is a positive role model for them. She praises their achievements, which develops their confidence. They enjoy the homely atmosphere the childminder provides. 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 and balanced diets. She successfully accommodates children with specific dietary requirements. Children learn how to keep everyone safe. They clear away used toys so they do not become a tripping hazard and learn why safety rules are in place.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in all areas of learning and are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. They are inquisitive learners who are constantly experimenting and exploring. They confidently move around the house and select toys and resources for themselves. They enjoy singing and use actions to reinforce their enjoyment and understanding of new words. Children develop a love of books and handle them with care. Young children are also building a strong understanding of mathematical concepts as they use objects to learn about shapes and colours, as well as to develop their skill to use tools and manipulate small items. Children are developing the key skills they need for the move on to the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436649 Local authority Stoke on Trent Inspection number 1043813 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. 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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