Childminder in Staffordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 July 2016 16 June 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

 Parent partnerships are very strong. The childminder seeks information about children's care and development on entry and throughout their time with the childminder. She provides ideas and support to help parents promote children's learning and development at home.  Children are happy and confident. They share warm and caring relationships with the childminder. Children's emotional well-being is effectively promoted. The childminder meets their care needs and children are eager to play and learn.  The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn through play. She provides age-appropriate resources to support their learning and helps them to make good progress.  The childminder has built effective links with other settings that children attend. They share information about individual children's achievements and their next steps in learning. This supports the continuity of learning between the settings and helps

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This provision is good

children to make good progress.  The well-qualified childminder provides children with a broad range of activities within her home and in the wider community. Children have opportunities to play and socialise with other children, helping prepare them for their next stage of learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's evaluation of teaching is not thorough enough to identify a highly focused programme of professional development.  The childminder does not encourage children enough to discuss their ideas and talk about what they are doing.

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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

 strengthen the quality of teaching and use rigorous evaluation that identifies highly focused professional development opportunities  strengthen questioning techniques to encourage all children to express their thoughts and ideas to extend their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's records, planning and a range of other documentation, including policies and evidence of suitability checks.  The inspector made observations of and discussed the outcome of a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector observed children playing indoors and assessed the quality of teaching and learning.  The inspector considered the views of parents provided through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The dedicated childminder is committed to providing good quality childcare for the families she works with. She has implemented many positive changes to her practice since her last inspection. For example, the childminder regularly meets with parents to look through their children's development records and discuss their progress. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to keep children safe from harm. She understands what action to take if she has concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. There are comprehensive policies and procedures in place to minimise risks to children when in the setting or in the wider community. The childminder regularly meets with other professionals to improve her knowledge and understanding and update her skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder continually observes children and provides activities to support their next steps in learning. She shares good interactions with the children. The childminder sits on the floor alongside the children and joins in their play. Children are introduced to different textures as they play with animals in pasta and oats. The childminder talks to the children about the animals, extending their knowledge and vocabulary. This helps to support their developing communication and language skills. Older children enjoy making birthday cards for the childminder. They describe the pictures they have drawn. The childminder supports the children to develop their emergent writing skills as she helps them to write letters in their name. This helps support their early literacy skills. Babies' coordination and listening skills are supported as they explore musical instruments, shaking bells and banging drums.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are able to make choices in their play and access resources independently. They play cooperatively and show good manners. The childminder offers praise and encouragement as children share responsibility for small tasks, such as setting the table for lunch. She encourages children to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The childminder provides healthy snacks and meals. Good hygiene practices are well promoted. They are provided with fresh air and physical exercise when they collect older children from school. They become familiar with school buildings and staff, supporting their transition to school. The childminder helps children to understand and value equality and diversity through a range of resources and activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder effectively tracks children's progress and knows how to use this information to provide additional intervention when needed. Children are sociable, behave well and respect the needs of others. For example, they recognise the sleeping routine of younger children. The childminder helps children to be independent. For example, older children put on their own shoes and coats. Children are well prepared for their next stage in learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY286036 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 1051095 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Rugeley, Staffordshire. She operates all year round from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant 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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Telephone number

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