Childminder EY373486

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 October 2016 25 November 2013

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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 develops strong and trusting relationships with parents and she shares what their children are achieving with them. They are fully involved in the decisions made for their children's future learning.  Children are motivated and eager to learn. The childminder plans challenging activities and experiences, and helps children make good progress in their learning and development.  Children show curiosity in the world around them. They particularly enjoy exploring and investigating the wide range of exciting media and materials provided.  The childminder is well qualified. She is particularly skilful at helping children develop their physical and personal, social and emotional skills. Children are becoming confident and develop strong relationships with the childminder and others.  The childminder is a reflective practitioner. She identifies her strengths and areas for further improvement. She shares good practice with other early years practitioners to

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This provision is good

develop her knowledge and the outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently support young children to build upon their growing vocabulary.  The childminder does not share enough information about children's individual learning with practitioners, such as pre-school teachers, when children attend more than one setting.

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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

 focus more sharply on helping young children to build upon their vocabulary  extend information sharing with other early years settings that enables a shared approach to children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and the policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. She took account of the views of parents from their written comments provided by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends training to update and develop her knowledge and understanding of child protection. She is confident about the actions she must take to protect children from harm. The childminder identifies potential hazards in her home and minimises the risks to children. This helps to ensure children are safe as they play. The childminder uses self-evaluation to identify what she does well and to monitor children's care and education. She has addressed the recommendations from the previous inspection. The childminder has improved how children learn while exploring the outdoors. Stimulating activities are provided to promote children's interests in making marks.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and assesses the good progress children are making. She uses the information effectively to identify what children need to learn next. Activities are well planned and the wide range of play resources provided is interesting. Children are eager to try new experiences. They develop their physical skills as they go outdoors on an Autumn walk. Children enjoy collecting items made of natural materials to explore in the childminder's home. They use their senses of touch and smell as they investigate dried leaves and twigs. The childminder skilfully maintains children's interest by constantly introducing new ideas. Children enjoy lots of praise and encouragement when they achieve their chosen goal. This encourages children to persevere and to become engrossed in their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Parents comment positively on this friendly childminder who welcomes them into her home. They state that children feel safe and secure, and settle very well into her care. Children enjoy the time they spend with the childminder. She promotes their sense of belonging and develops their self-esteem. Children develop their confidence as they interact with visitors to the setting. Their social skills are developing as they learn to play with other children at toddler groups. The childminder promotes children's good health and well-being. She provides encouragement for children who are just beginning to learn how to use a potty. Children play imaginatively with a doll. They pretend to change its nappy and gain an understanding of their own care needs. Children develop an early awareness and respect for the world in which they live. They explore different religious festivals and enjoy dressing up in traditional costumes.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills they need for the next stage in their learning and for school, when the time comes. They develop their early writing skills and they use brushes to make marks in paint. Children develop their self-care skills. They confidently feed themselves at mealtimes and help to put on an apron, ready to paint. Their early reading skills are promoted as they explore storybooks with the childminder. Children listen and show a good understanding for what is being said. They confidently follow instructions, such as putting away resources when finished, to keep themselves safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY373486 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 1065175 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 November 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008. She lives in Tamworth, Staffordshire. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for the 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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