Childminder in Staffordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 March 2017 10 January 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

 The childminder promotes a shared approach to children's learning. He develops highly successful partnerships with parents, his co-childminder and other professionals. They work closely together to make sure the needs of all children are very well met.  The childminder is very focused on helping all children to develop skills in their physical, personal, social and emotional development. He also makes sure children develop the skills they need to be confident talkers. All children are very well prepared for the next stage in their learning and for school, when the time comes.  Children enjoy making lots of decisions about what they do. They thoroughly enjoy exploring and being creative outdoors. Children show curiosity about the world in which they live.  Parents comment on how well children settle in this friendly, home-from-home environment. They state that children enjoy fun and imaginative activities and benefit

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This provision is good

from eating fresh, home-made meals.  The childminder constantly improves the care and learning experiences for children. He shares good practice with his co-childminder and other professionals to develop his knowledge and skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not focused strongly enough on helping children to think for themselves and to solve their own problems.

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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

 focus more on helping children to think for themselves and to solve their own problems.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector evaluated the activities and experiences provided for children 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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder attends training in child protection. He knows the action to take to protect children from harm and to promote their welfare. Robust risk assessment is used to make sure children are safe as they play. The childminder is a reflective practitioner. He successfully evaluates the quality of his teaching and children's learning to drive improvement. He has taken action to address the recommendations from the previous inspection, which has resulted in improvement. For example, he has reorganised the provision so that children can help themselves to a wide range of play resources that extends their imagination. Good use is made of the outdoor space and resources to encourage children to explore, build and role play.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a strong understanding of how children learn and play. He observes and identifies what children know and can do, working in partnership with his co- childminder and parents. The childminder uses the information well to plan experiences that reflect children's interests. Older children confidently use their good language skills to communicate their wishes. They enjoy being creative and choose whether to play with play dough or to play outdoors. All children use their imaginations while creating balls and worms out of the play dough using their hands. They develop their physical skills as they use spray bottles and brushes to make marks with paint in the garden. The childminder maintains children's interest as he encourages them to consider the changes made when mixing different colours.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is very warm and responsive to children's needs and feelings. He interacts very well with children in a calm and gentle manner. Children show they feel safe and at ease. They sleep soundly in the lounge and confidently interact with visitors. The childminder is a very good role model. He helps children to understand and manage their own behaviours and feelings effectively. Children are learning to share, take turns and to respect the needs and wishes of others. They are rewarded for their good behaviour with lots of praise and encouragement. This helps to develop their self-esteem. Children benefit from playing and interacting with others. Their social skills are extended as they have opportunities to make strong friendships with other adults and children at local toddler groups.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated and keen to learn. They make at least good progress from their starting points. Children embrace and enjoy new experiences, such as exploring compost, flour and water. They develop their early mathematical skills as they count items in their play and explore shape and size. Children concentrate well. They listen to what others say, confidently follow instructions and enjoy the responsibility of carrying out small tasks. Children are learning to manage their own personal needs. They put on outdoor clothing to play in the garden. Children learn the importance of keeping themselves healthy. They follow good hygiene routines and enjoy healthy foods at mealtimes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449613 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 1066052 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 19

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Burntwood, Staffordshire. He works alongside another registered childminder. The childminder operates his provision all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for the bank holidays and 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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