Childminder, Out-of school day care in Staffordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 August 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

 Children happily engage with the childminder. They are confident and settled in this warm and caring environment. The childminder knows their individual needs, likes and dislikes, helping her to consistently meet their care needs and support their learning.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn through play. She plans activities based upon children's interests and what they need to learn next. This motivates children and helps them to make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder has high expectations of all children and their behaviour is very good. She encourages children to help with tasks and be respectful to each other and their surroundings.  The childminder consistently promotes children's welfare. She completes accurate risk assessments and uses children's daily diaries to keep parents informed about their well- being.  Children have opportunities to learn about similarities and differences between

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This provision is good

themselves and others. This helps children learn to respect and value others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not focus her training and professional development sharply enough on raising the good quality of teaching and learning even further.  Strategies to encourage parents to continue contributing to children's ongoing learning and the assessment of their progress are not yet fully successful.

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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

 build on and monitor the effectiveness of the programme of training and continuous professional development, in order to raise the quality of teaching and learning even further  develop more successful strategies to encourage parents to regularly contribute towards children's ongoing learning and the assessments of their progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at a selection of children's records and policies and checked evidence of the childminder's suitability.  The inspector made observations of, and discussed the outcome of a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to children and the childminder throughout the inspection.  The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their written testimonials and responses to questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the procedures to follow should she have a concern about the welfare of a child in her care. She implements a wide range of written policies and procedures that supports her good practice effectively. The childminder is fully conversant with current legislation and requirements. Good working relationships have been established with other childminders to share ideas and practice. The childminder uses self-evaluation well to identify weaknesses and drive continual improvement. She gathers feedback from parents and children to ensure that planned developments are relevant. Parents' feedback shows that they are extremely satisfied with the care their children receive. They comment on how happy and content their children are in the setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

During an individualised settling-in period, the childminder gathers information from parents about what the children know and can do. This helps the childminder to identify children's next steps in learning from the start. The childminder observes children and assesses their progress against the typical range of development for their age. Children are very enthusiastic as they explore freely, both inside and outside. The childminder joins in children's play, encouraging and modelling communication well. She speaks clearly and repeats key words. This helps to support children in developing their speech. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to develop an understanding of nature and how things work. For example, children delight in looking at the chicks they have reared. Young children explore how to operate a bubble-making device. The childminder encourages children to make discoveries for themselves and talks to them, in

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

order to develop and challenge their thinking and understanding.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is extremely responsive to children's physical and emotional needs for rest, refreshment and comfort. Children build close and trusting relationships with the childminder. The childminder helps children develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles. Children learn about the importance of why they need to regularly clean their hands and eat healthy snacks. They are provided with daily opportunities for physical exercise and fresh air. The childminder provides a broad range of interesting activities in a stimulating environment. Children access resources independently and enjoy following their own interests in play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in all aspects of their learning. Any gaps in children's learning are closing quickly. Children have regular opportunities to attend local groups, where they learn to embrace new situations and socialise with other children and adults. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and for starting school when the time comes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481082 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 989349 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 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Burton on Trent, Staffordshire. She operates her provision all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday 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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