Culverwell, Sharron

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 July 2016 7 October 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

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has successfully met the actions and recommendations that were raised. She now completes regular observations and assessments of children's achievements. These are used well to plan challenging activities that help children progress towards their next steps in learning.  The childminder extends children's individual interests well. She provides them with a rich range of imaginative activities and experiences that encourages their learning. Children are highly motivated to play, explore and learn.  Children are happy, confident and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder gets to know children and their families well. Children form positive relationships with her, helping to promote their emotional well-being and security.  Children are well prepared for their future move to school. The childminder has established effective links with local schools. She shares information with other

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This provision is good

professionals so that children are provided with continuity in their care and learning.  Good partnerships with parents are established. The childminder ensures that she communicates with parents on a daily basis to keep them well informed about their children's achievements and progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's professional development is not yet focused sharply on improving the quality of teaching further, in order to help children achieve rapid progress in their learning.  Although the childminder evaluates her practice to help improve the quality of her provision, she does not routinely seek the views of parents to help her improve practice further.

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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 professional development opportunities, in order to raise the already good standard of teaching to the highest level  extend self-evaluation to include the views of parents, in order to help improve practice further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for children.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at and discussed a range of records, policies and procedures with the childminder, including evidence of qualifications and the suitability of all adults living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of inspection and through written testimonials obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is knowledgeable about the procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child's welfare. The premises are secure and safety is given high priority. This helps to protect children from harm. The childminder understands the benefits of self-evaluation and is committed to improving her practice. She reflects on her daily practice and evaluates children's experiences and opportunities. She welcomes the advice and support provided through the local authority. The childminder monitors the individual development of children to help them make good progress and quickly close any gaps in learning. Parents share positive views about the provision. They value the caring and homely environment created by the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder understands how young children learn and develop. Children's communication and language are successfully promoted. The childminder engages children in discussion as they play, asks effective questions and encourages them to think for themselves. She interprets the needs of toddlers well when they communicate through gestures and babbling. Children are keen to access the wide selection of resources which is readily available. Toddlers are animated as they play with dinosaurs and delight in the childminder's involvement. Pre-school children learn about letters and sounds as they enthusiastically play games with the childminder. Children show excellent understanding as they find rhyming words. The childminder supports children in reading these independently, sensitively correcting any pronunciation.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder is a good role model and provides children with regular praise and encouragement. This raises children's self-esteem and helps them to feel valued and appreciated. The childminder teaches children about the differences and similarities between themselves and others. This helps them to develop a positive attitude towards diversity. The childminder works closely with parents to gather information from them about their children's abilities and routines at home. This helps her to assess children's learning and plan effectively from the start. She has a very good understanding of how to support healthy lifestyles and she provides healthy food. Children have daily opportunities to participate in physical exercise. They frequently visit soft-play centres and the park, where they learn how to climb on large equipment. In addition, the childminder promotes the importance of good hygiene practices. She encourages children

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

to wash their hands and helps them understand why this is important.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children confidently explore their surroundings and show high levels of concentration and determination. All children make good progress. Their early mathematical skills are developing as they are encouraged to count, compare and recognise shapes in their environment as they play. They are supported by the childminder to be independent, to make their own decisions and to develop their problem-solving skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY312868 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 1044318 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Newcastle, Staffordshire. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a childcare 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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Telephone number

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