Childminder in Staffordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 January 2017 30 November 2012

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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 has sustained good practice since the last inspection. She has strengthened the way she engages with parents so they are more involved in their children's learning.  The childminder is nurturing and attentive to children's needs. She supports children's emotional well-being effectively, which helps them to feel confident and safe in her care.  The childminder effectively supports children to manage their feelings and behaviour. Her calm and consistent approach helps children to learn the difference between right and wrong.  The childminder plans activities that support children's interests. She teaches children well and they benefit from her skilful interactions. Children make good progress in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the strongest possible links with other settings children attend to enable them to share information about their learning.  Self-evaluation is not fully effective in helping the childminder to drive further improvements and raise the quality of the provision and outcomes to the highest level.

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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 stronger links with other settings children attend to promote a more shared approach to supporting their progress  strengthen the self-evaluation process to help identify clear targets that continually improve the quality of provision and outcomes for children.

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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 a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder's qualification enables her to provide a good standard of care and education for children. Her well-organised records contribute to the safe management of her setting. The childminder continues to be a member of a professional organisation, which enables her to keep up to date with relevant changes. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has refreshed her knowledge of child protection. She has broadened her understanding of wider safeguarding issues, such as protecting children from extreme views and behaviour. She is confident in following her policies and procedures, in order to keep children safe from harm. Overall, the childminder reflects on her practice and generally recognises where some aspects can be improved further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder engages well with children to support and guide their play. She accurately assesses children's skills and checks their progress against the typical levels of development expected for their age. The childminder plans activities based around children's current interests, for example, in dinosaurs. She encourages children to copy repetitive phrases, such as 'stomp, stomp, stomp' when they make dinosaur footprints using paint. This helps to support their early language skills. The childminder communicates well with parents, for example, using written diaries and daily conversations. Parents report that the childminder works in close partnership with them. They say that children's confidence has grown and their knowledge and abilities are constantly improving.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Parents report that the childminder puts the safety and well-being of children first. Consequently, children are happy, form strong attachments and feel secure in the childminder's company. Parents supply all food and drink for their children. The childminder helps children to develop an awareness of safety, for example, when they practise regular fire drills. She takes children on trips in the local community, such as to the park and shops. This benefits their health and helps them to learn about the world around them. The childminder sets clear boundaries and models polite and respectful behaviour for children to copy. She manages children's frustrations well as they begin to learn how to cooperate and share with one another. Children are consistently praised for their efforts and this helps to build their confidence and self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and work comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. Children learn key skills to support their future learning, including their move on to school. For example, children visit different playgroups, which enables them to build their social skills and extend their friendships. They enjoy helping to look after the childminder's rabbit, which teaches them how to care for living things. Children learn to count and solve simple problems, for example, when they complete jigsaws. They develop an interest in books, which encourages their early reading skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY312075 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 1059710 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Leek, Staffordshire. She operates all year round from 8.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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