Webster Samantha

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 December 2016 25 June 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

 Children form strong attachments with the childminder and feel safe and emotionally secure. The childminder's home is welcoming and well resourced, which supports children's independence and all-round development.  Accurate observations and assessments are used to ensure the childminder gets to know children well and plans effectively for what they need to learn next. This contributes towards the good progress children are making from their starting points.  The childminder's teaching is good, which helps children to make good progress in all areas of learning. The childminder provides a range of experiences and activities that children enjoy.  The childminder provides an inclusive environment for children to learn and accept the differences and similarities of other people. From an early age, children learn to be kind to one another, take turns and share toys.  The childminder is dedicated to offering a high-quality service. She reflects upon her

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This provision is good

practice effectively and receives feedback from parents and children. She also meets regularly with other childminders. She regularly attends training to keep her knowledge and skills up to date.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, in group activities, some children are not actively involved and the childminder does not swiftly recognise this and find ways to engage with them.  The childminder does not gather enough information from parents about their children's learning at home.

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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

 take better account of the individual learning needs of each child when organising group activities  gain more detailed information about what children learn at home, to further enrich the planning of learning experiences.

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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 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 places a strong emphasis on child protection and has a good knowledge of the possible indicators of abuse. She fully understands how to respond if she has any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder maintains well-organised records and follows detailed policies and procedures to promote children's safety and welfare. She regularly carries out risk assessments to ensure resources and equipment are suitable. The childminder closely supervises and monitors the practice of her assistant. She understands the importance of working with other professionals to promote continuity in children's care and learning. The childminder involves parents using questionnaires and daily discussion and keeps them informed of their children's progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The qualified childminder provides activities that are stimulating and interesting. She supports children's language development well. Children enjoy story time and the childminder models correct pronunciation of key words, encouraging children to copy her. The childminder works closely with parents to gather relevant information when children start and uses this effectively to plan for children's learning. She completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years and monitors children's overall progress well, helping her to identify any gaps in children's learning. Children are working comfortably within expectations for their age. Where children are working below expectations in certain aspects, strategies support them to continue to make progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is warm and inviting. Children demonstrate that they feel happy and content in her care. The childminder is a good role model and provides gentle reminders of behavioural expectations. Behaviour is good and older children show kindness and consideration to younger ones. Children develop an awareness of healthy eating and lifestyles. They have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise, developing their increasing physical skills. Children put on their own coats and shoes to go outside and make their own choices in play, contributing towards their growing independence and confidence. Children are acquiring an understanding of how to keep themselves safe as they tidy away toys and practise fire evacuations. The childminder extends children's sense of belonging and self-esteem, for instance, by displaying examples of their artwork.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and curious individuals who are interested in the world around them. They are learning to socialise and play alongside each other. They develop mathematical skills as they count and identify numbers, shapes, colour and size. Children take pleasure in activities that support their small-muscle skills, such as threading and making a space rocket with coloured pegs. They develop good concentration skills and enjoy spending time playing with train tracks and learning to share resources. They have fun and are developing the skills and attitudes needed in readiness for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 224610 Local authority Stoke on Trent Inspection number 1063767 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 12 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 June 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1997 and lives in Stoke-on-Trent. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant.

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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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