Green Lara

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 November 2016 31 July 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 uses effective teaching strategies that help children to make good progress. She builds on children's interests and skills, which encourages their enthusiasm for learning.  Children are settled and enjoy warm relationships with the childminder. They confidently explore the learning environment and make independent choices in their play.  The childminder supports children's play well. She actively engages children in conversations and encourages their thoughts and ideas.  The childminder works with parents to support children's well-being. She uses feedback from parents and children to review her practice and make improvements that have a positive impact on children.  The childminder takes effective steps to keep children safe, such as carrying out daily safety checks on her resources and premises.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not regularly involve all parents in sharing what they know about children's achievements at home.  Individual children's learning is not always meticulously planned for. Information from observations is at times not used really effectively to identify specific next steps in children's learning.

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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

 explore more ways to help parents to share information about what children are achieving at home, in order to plan more precisely for children's learning  make the most of what is known about individual children so specific areas of development can be targeted for really rapid progress.

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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 evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children at appropriate times.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's policies and procedures and children's records.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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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 child protection issues and the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder completes the progress check between the ages of two and three years and monitors children's overall learning and development. She shares children's progress and achievements with parents and keeps them informed of daily activities. The childminder understands the benefits of working with other professionals, in order to promote continuity in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are happy and make choices about their play from the variety of toys available. The experienced childminder gets to know children well. She obtains information from parents about children's starting points on entry and takes the time to get to know the children by observing them as they play. The childminder encourages children's language skills as she models new vocabulary. Children are keen to talk with her about events and people in their lives. Toddlers are confident to have a go at doing things for themselves. They determinedly tip the toys out of boxes so they can sit in them. The childminder extends children's awareness of colours well and children enjoy making sets of dinosaurs according to size and colour. Children are encouraged to play cooperatively and to develop their imaginations. They enthusiastically take part in dressing up to enjoy role play. The childminder makes good use of what children show an interest in to promote their learning

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's well-being effectively. She works closely with parents to meet children's needs and routines consistently. The childminder is a positive role model and gives clear guidance and instructions. She teaches children to share, take turns and play cooperatively. Children learn about people from different backgrounds. For example, they learn about different countries, join in with celebrations for festivals and share special occasions like birthdays with each other. The childminder encourages healthy lifestyles well. Children choose from healthy options at mealtimes and have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise. The childminder knows which are their favourite toys and readily engages in their play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children behave well and communicate their needs and feelings confidently. They are curious and eager to explore the resources and activities on offer. Children develop good levels of self-esteem and independence. They are keen to be involved and demonstrate good levels of concentration. Children show positive attitudes to learning and develop skills that help to prepare them for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY102902 Local authority Stoke on Trent Inspection number 1044029 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 31 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Stoke-on-Trent. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 6.15pm on Monday to Friday, except for 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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