Childminder EY468613

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 July 2017 15 April 2014

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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 builds and maintains positive relationships with parents, school staff and the local authority adviser. This helps her to evaluate the effectiveness of her childminding practice and identify accurate targets that promote good outcomes for children.  Effective use is made of outings to stimulate and motivate children to learn, and develop their confidence, independence and social skills. For example, the childminder regularly takes the children to the toddler group where they experience a range of creative and physical experiences.  The childminder uses every interaction as an opportunity to build relationships and develop children's understanding and use of language. This helps children to form secure emotional attachments and promotes their sense of security and belonging within the setting.  The childminder provides a supportive environment in which activities are led by children and are based on their interests. Children explore freely and use their

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always involve parents as much as possible in the assessments of their children's learning when they first start at the setting.  There are not enough opportunities for children to gain an awareness of how they differ from, or are similar to, other people.

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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

 gather more information from parents about what their children already know and can do, in order to involve them more fully in the assessment of their child's starting points in learning  provide children with more opportunities to build on their respect for, and understanding of, the similarities and differences between themselves and others in the wider community.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has 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 took account of the views of parents and children spoken to on the day and from information included in parent's written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps her training on child protection up to date. She has a good understanding of the possible signs of abuse and neglect and knows what to do and who to contact should she have a concern about a child in her care. The childminder seeks opportunities to improve her practice. For example, she regularly attends the local authority forum meetings to keep her practice up to date and provides new ideas that help children achieve as much as possible in their learning. The childminder monitors the educational programme and uses suitable guidance to benchmark children's achievements. Any areas of learning that children fall behind with are quickly identified and set as a focus. The childminder provides parents with a detailed progress check for their child between the ages of two and three years to share with relevant professionals. This, along with daily discussions and the sharing of each child's

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

daily diary, helps to keep parents well informed about what children need to learn next.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She uses a wide range of successful teaching strategies. For example, she encourages the children to recognise and name the different colours of the building blocks in the sand tray. The childminder demonstrates how to build a tower and asks children questions to extend their thinking and vocabulary. She follows each child's lead. For instance, toddlers squeal with delight at a leaf blowing around on the ground and the childminder describes what they can see to consolidate their learning. The childminder supports children well so that they develop the skills they need in readiness for their move to nursery or school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder uses successful strategies and positive role modelling to promote children's good behaviour. The meals and snacks provided for children are nutritious and balanced. There is direct access to the well-resourced garden and children have daily opportunities for outdoor play. For example, toddlers push along and climb into the large ride-on toys. Older children experience physical challenge and take manageable risks in their play, such as when they use the climbing equipment and large trampoline in the garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy a painting activity. They snuggle up to the childminder on her lap, giggle and watch intently as she paints their feet. Children look on in awe at the prints their feet make on the paper. They confidently press the button on the small-world pirate boat and enthusiastically dance to the music it plays. Children engage deeply in small-world play as they build stories around their favourite action figures. They begin to share and take turns and show affection towards their friends. Children are confident and happy, and talk freely and enthusiastically to the childminder and visitors about what they are doing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY468613 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 1087566 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Tamworth. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 6. She offers funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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