Childminder EY436517

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 March 2017 13 March 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

 Teaching is good and children are making expected progress. The childminder uses observations of the children to help plan effectively for their next steps in learning.  The childminder and her assistants use descriptive language to support children's play. They introduce new words to extend their vocabulary. This has a positive impact on children's speech and the good progress they make.  Parents speak highly of the childminder and appreciate the service provided for their children. They feel that their children benefit greatly from the time they spend with her. Parents are fully involved in their child's learning. They share information with the childminder about their children's achievements at home.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder and her assistants help children to learn how to share, take turns and respect each other.  The childminder fosters strong partnerships with other providers, for example, the local

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This provision is good

school and nursery. This supports a coordinated approach to children's care and well- being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The systems for supervision and monitoring of staff performance are not yet thorough enough to help the childminder identify how to raise standards in all areas of practice to even higher levels.  On occasion, the childminder does not give enough consideration to adapting activities so that children of different ages can be fully involved when taking part in planned activities together.

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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

 strengthen monitoring processes to more comprehensively evaluate all aspects of practice and target areas for further improvement, in order to raise standards to an even higher level  enhance the opportunities for children of differing ages to become deeply involved in planned activities.

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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 observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and her assistants.  The inspector 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 spoken to during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistants make good use of her robust policies and procedures to help keep children safe. They are knowledgeable about child protection and understand what actions they need to take if they have any concerns. Necessary suitability checks for all adults living and working at the premises have been completed. The childminder accesses professional development opportunities to keep her knowledge up to date. She makes good use of regular meetings to exchange information with her assistants, in order to add to their skills and knowledge. This has a positive impact on children's learning outcomes. The experienced childminder monitors children's progress to accurately target children's achievements. Any areas of learning that children fall behind with are quickly identified. Parents are kept up to date with the progress that their children are making through regular communication.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder has a good understanding of how to successfully support children's progress. She plans activities based on their interests and the next steps in their learning. This motivates children and helps them to make good progress. For example, children's interest in animals is supported by the provision of different small-world animal and dinosaur toys. Children are encouraged to select books that interest them and share them with the other children. When children build with the large blocks, the childminder and her assistants ask meaningful questions that encourage children to think and respond for themselves. Children experiment with colour and shape as they stack the building blocks to make the tallest tower. Children enjoy using electronic devices, such as handheld computers which help them to build on their understanding of the use of technology.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides effective settling-in sessions. She gets to know the children and finds out about their individual needs and care routines from parents. As a result, positive relationships are developed from the start and children's emotional well-being is successfully supported. Children's independence skills are actively encouraged by the childminder and her assistants. Children help to tidy away toys when they have finished with them. They know to wash their hands before eating and after using the toilet. Younger children feed themselves. The childminder ensures children have daily opportunities for exercise and fresh air which help to support their physical well-being. For example, group activities provide children with opportunities to sing songs and dance together. The childminder boosts their self-esteem through praise for their efforts.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy in the childminder's home. They have built suitable relationships with their peers, the childminder and her assistants. Children are well prepared for their next steps in learning, including school. For example, they acquire a keen interest in books and understand that print carries meaning. Children display good listening skills and concentration. All children, including children who receive free early learning, are making good progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436517 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 1065771 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 25

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 March 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Burton-on-Trent. She works with two assistants. The childminder operates all year round from 7.15am to 5.15pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 5.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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