Childminder in Staffordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 April 2017 10 June 2015

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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 are happy, settled and progress well. They have formed strong bonds with the childminder. This helps to support their emotional well-being.  The childminder is a positive role model and is kind, calm and nurturing. Children behave well and use good manners.  Partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend are good. The childminder shares information with them in a variety of ways. This helps to keep parents and other professionals well informed about children's care and development.  The childminder uses a variety of information sources to update her knowledge and keep her practice current. For example, she regularly reads relevant literature and attends training courses.  The childminder makes detailed observations and assessments of children's learning. She regularly checks the progress they make and plans for what they need to learn next.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children make good use of indoor make-believe games but the childminder does not make the best of opportunities for imaginative play when children are spending time outside.  The art and craft activities planned for children do not always encourage them to explore their own creative ideas.

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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 opportunities for children to build on their interest in imaginative play in all of the spaces they choose to spend time in  increase the support and encouragement for children to express their own ideas artistically.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used for childminding purposes.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at records of children's learning and a selection of policies and other documents, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of her suitability and qualifications.  The inspector reviewed written feedback provided by parents to consider their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of how to protect children. She knows who to contact if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. Her knowledge is underpinned by a comprehensive set of policies and procedures. The childminder completes risk assessments for her home, garden and outings. She has high expectations for the children in her care and knows how to secure additional support for any child who requires it. The childminder regularly evaluates areas of her provision and sets plans for future improvements. She considers the views of parents and children when making any changes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities that enthuse children and keep them interested for prolonged periods of time. Children seek the childminder out to join in with their play. Children show curiosity about living things and the childminder skilfully helps them to identify detailed features. For example, she teaches them about how fruit and vegetables grow and encourages them to notice the length and colour of plant roots, and size and shape of leaves. The childminder extends learning further as she supports children to think and solve problems. For example, children work out how each plant receives water by tracing pipes within the greenhouse.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes children out regularly to play centres and into the local community. This helps to promote their physical and social development and broadens their understanding of the diversity of the world around them. Children show consideration for each other's feelings and know to share and take turns. Children learn about the importance of following a healthy lifestyle. The childminder provides children with a variety of freshly prepared meals and snacks. Children wash their hands independently before meals and after toileting. Children are confident to ask the childminder for a story and a rest when they are tired. The childminder helps to promote children's confidence and self-motivation. For example, she offers lots of praise and encouragement.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and gain the skills needed for their next stage in learning and eventual move to school. They are confident talkers, for example, younger children ask questions and share information about people, feelings and experiences. Older children enjoy activities that promote their mathematical skills. They explore similarities and differences, such as looking at old and new pound coins, accurately identifying properties, such as size and shape. Children practise writing their own names on different surfaces with a range of materials. This helps them to develop their early literacy skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY427002 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 1094819 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in the Knypersley area of Stoke-on-Trent. She operates all year round from 8am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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Telephone number

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