Childminder in Staffordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 November 2016 19 June 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 greatly improved her provision. She now makes sure that assessments of children's learning are effectively evaluated and monitored. She also makes sure that children are sufficiently challenged. This helps to ensure any gaps in children's learning are quickly identified and closed. As a result, children's progress is good.  The childminder provides the important resource of time, so that children can settle into the setting quickly. She is warm and caring towards the children, which helps them to develop close emotional attachments. This, and meaningful praise and encouragement, fosters children's positive behaviour towards others around them.  The childminder has developed good relationships with other providers and the local schools. She makes sure the two-way exchange of information helps to foster continuity in children's care and learning. This also helps to ensure children's readiness

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This provision is good

for school is appropriately supported.  The childminder continually evaluates her provision. She actively seeks the views of parents and their children to help her identify areas for further improvement. This helps to ensure that outcomes for children are good.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not share enough information with parents so that they can help with their child's continued learning at home.  The childminder does not always provide enough opportunities for children to build a good awareness of how they differ from or are similar to other people.

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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

 extend the information provided to parents so that they can build on their confidence in supporting their child's learning at home  increase ways to help children develop a positive view of cultural diversity that reflects the local community and other backgrounds.

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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 completed a joint review of an activity with the childminder. She also looked at the childminder's observations and planning.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of all persons living at the setting.  The inspector took account of parents' written views about the provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends child protection training. She is aware of the possible signs of abuse and neglect and knows what to do should she be concerned about any of the children. The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date by checking any new guidance provided by the local authority. The childminder checks all indoor and outdoor areas before the children arrive to ensure hazards are identified and minimised. This, and assessing any possible risks before taking children on outings, helps to keep children safe and well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's explorations and investigations of the environment very well. Children become excited and motivated to learn as they use tools and their hands to manipulate media. They spoon wet spaghetti and handle dry cereal, showing excitement as they discover how this moves when spooned into various cups. During these times, the childminder uses new words to help children to think about how this feels. Children enjoy role play as they use utensils and pans in the play kitchen. They develop their imagination supported by the childminder who joins in their play. The childminder extends children's learning through the use of a range of questioning techniques. During such activities, the childminder encourages children to identify colours, numbers and shapes as they play. The childminder supports children's interest in books very well. Children choose books and seek out the childminder, cuddling up to her for

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

story times. These types of activities support children's learning and development and their ongoing readiness for school well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder makes sure that children's meals are healthy and well balanced. She raises children's awareness about healthy eating through discussions and topics. Children take manageable risks in their play under the supervision of the childminder. They run around in the garden every day and regularly visit the play parks. Here, they use a range of equipment that encourages them to climb and balance. This helps children to learn about the importance of being physically active for life.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make choices about what they want to play with throughout the day. This helps to foster their growing independence. Children are beginning to give meaning to the marks they make as they explore a range of arts and crafts materials and tools. Children's interest in the natural world is well supported. They enjoy their regular nature walks and talk about the various birds, wildlife and plants they see around them. Children are developing their awareness of good manners as they learn to share and take turns with the resources. All children make good progress in their learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 209384 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 1044026 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1995 and lives in Stafford. She operates from 7am till 7pm, Monday to Friday all year round, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years 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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