Childminder in Stoke-on-Trent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 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 quality of teaching is very strong. The childminder interacts extremely well with the children as they play. During group learning experiences, she skilfully adapts her interactions and questioning skills to support individual children's next steps for learning and level of development.  Thorough tracking of children's learning and development helps the childminder to identify potential gaps quickly. She uses this information to plan a range of activities to help close the gap. All children are making very good progress.  Children are provided with a warm, caring and nurturing environment which helps them to develop secure attachments to the childminder. Strong relationships support children's emotional development and well-being.  The childminder has an excellent understanding of safeguarding. She ensures that children's safety and well-being are paramount. Her robust policies and procedures

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This provision is good

support her daily practice in keeping children safe and protected from harm.  The childminder is a very good role model for language. She is proactive in seeking out strategies to support children's language development. This helps them develop their understanding of the spoken word and how to communicate effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not effectively use the information taken from her precise assessments of children's learning to fully update parents about their children's current level of development and progress.

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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

 provide parents with more detailed information regarding their child's current level of development and keep them better informed about their child's progress.

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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 with the childminder.  The inspector had a discussion with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as children's developmental records and evidence of the suitability of household members.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures her safeguarding knowledge is updated regularly to reflect changes in current legislation. Robust risk assessments cover all aspects of the childminder's provision, including activities outside the home. The childminder has a strong drive to improve. She identifies areas for improvement and gathers feedback from children and parents. She ensures that her continuing professional development complements the identified areas for development to help improve the outcomes for children. Information is gathered from parents on entry to the setting and is used to ensure starting point assessments are accurate and reflect children's prior learning and skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a very good understanding of how children learn. She ensures children have opportunities to consolidate their learning independently. For example, when an adult-led activity has finished she leaves the activity out so that children can continue to play. Children have time to explore and experiment with different resources, helping them to develop their curiosity for learning. The childminder has high expectations for the children. She promotes and challenges children's knowledge and skills across all areas of learning. For example, young children are challenged through strong questioning skills about animal sizes, habitats, sounds they make, distinctive features and foods they might eat. She challenges children to distinguish between different types of animals, such as farm or wild animals. New language and mathematical concepts, such as size, shape and words to describe position are introduced regularly.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have a very good understanding of how to behave and keep themselves safe. Children are encouraged to manage risks independently and the childminder provides them with guidance and reassurance. Good manners and respect for others is promoted consistently and the children are clear about expectations. The childminder helps children to develop relationships and self-awareness. For example, she provides children with shared learning experiences so that they can learn from and engage with their peers. Children are independent and take care of their own needs appropriately for their age. Young children are developing an understanding about healthy lifestyles and the need for food and rest.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making very good progress in their learning from their starting points. They are enthusiastic, eager to learn and keen to try new activities. Children acquire the skills, knowledge and attitudes to learning that prepare them well for starting school. Children know and actively join in with daily routines. They communicate effectively, expressing their thoughts and ideas freely. Children are confident and independent learners who explore their environment and feel happy and secure. They are sociable and have strong relationships with peers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486136 Local authority Stoke on Trent Inspection number 1009662 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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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 6.45am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays, a week at Christmas 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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