Childminder EY487358

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 June 2017 Not applicable

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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 is playful, enthusiastic and fun. She spends her time engaging children in play and learning. She helps children to make at least good progress in their communication and language, social and physical skills. Children learn to be confident and independent.  The childminder encourages and supports children's choices, interests and spontaneous play well. She provides an array of activities and experiences indoors and outdoors, which promotes children's drive to play and learn.  The childminder is sensitive and responsive to children's needs. Children develop strong attachments to the childminder and other children. Children enjoy interacting with visitors.  The childminder uses self-evaluation and training events to continually improve her practice. She is committed to improving the learning outcomes for children.  The childminder works well in partnership with parents and other professionals to

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is less confident in promoting pre-school children's interest in the sounds that letters represent and early writing skills.  At times, the childminder does not fully challenge children to extend their critical thinking skills and solve the problems that they may encounter as they play.

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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 knowledge of how to promote pre-school children's interest in the sounds that letters represent and early writing skills  focus more sharply on challenging children to think and solve more of the problems that they encounter as they play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this had 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.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps up to date with current child protection issues. She knows what action she must take if she has a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder identifies and minimises all hazards so that children are kept safe as they play. The childminder places a good focus on making sure children can initiate their own play. Since registering, she has significantly improved children's access to the outside play space and to the wide range of resources. The childminder develops very positive relationships with parents. She seeks and responds to parents' views to continually improve her service. The childminder consistently exchanges information with parents to promote continuity in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes accurate assessments of children's achievements. She identifies and supports children's next steps in learning well. The childminder recognises and supports children's individual learning styles. Children who like to explore and use their imagination are given lots of time and opportunities to develop and act out their chosen narrative. The childminder's fun approach captures children's interest. Children listen well and follow her instructions. The childminder encourages children to explore and experiment using all of their senses. She sustains their engagement in conversations well. She encourages children to learn and use new words, and to recall and express their thoughts and ideas.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is sensitive and effective in working in partnership with parents to help children to settle securely into her care. Children's behaviour is good. They understand and follow rules, such as helping to tidy away toys. Children are motivated, happy and eager learners. Children benefit from a taking part in a range of activities in the local community. They learn to recognise and value differences in themselves and others. Children learn how to keep themselves safe and healthy. For example, they know they must have their seat belts fastened when they travel in a car. They know that they need to wear their sun hats to protect them from the sun.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make at least good progress and develop the skills they need for school, when the time comes. Children become purposefully occupied and concentrate on meeting their own goals. They are confident communicators who enjoy taking the lead in their play and learning. Pre-school children show a good level of interest in the sounds that letters represent and writing their name. They enjoy counting and show an interest in number problems. Children show persistence when learning to do new things for themselves, such as tying shoe laces.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487358 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 1009528 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 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, 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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