Childminder in Staffordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 July 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 provides a welcoming and stimulating learning environment. She supports children's choices, interests and spontaneous play well. Children enjoy taking part in planned activities. They are confident and motivated to initiate their own play and follow their own interests using the extensive range of play resources.  The childminder helps children to embrace, value and respect similarities and differences in themselves and others.  The childminder is successful in helping children to develop an increasing awareness of healthy lifestyles. Children enjoy spending lots of time outdoors and being active. They learn to try new foods and develop a preference for healthy foods, such as fruit. Children are familiar with hygiene routines and they learn how to use play equipment safely.  The childminder works very well in partnership with parents. She continually exchanges good-quality information with them and promotes continuity in children's care and

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This provision is good

learning.  The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to continue to improve the care and learning experiences she provides for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is less confident about how to plan highly challenging activities for most-able pre-school so that they are supported to make rapid 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

 strengthen knowledge and understanding of how to plan activities for most-able pre- school children so that they have opportunities to make rapid progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching 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 spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took into account written comments from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are 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 takes all necessary steps to make sure children are safe and secure when they are in her home and on outings. The childminder seeks and responds to the views of parents and children. Her self-evaluation is accurate and results in well-targeted plans for further improvements. Written comments from parents demonstrate the positive effect the childminder has on children's welfare and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's assessments of children's achievements are accurate and show children are making good progress. The childminder is fun and enthusiastic as she plays with children. She provides clear explanations and demonstrations to children. She helps children to develop the confidence to try new things and keep trying to achieve new skills. For example, children persist in their attempts to hit a ball with a bat. The childminder plans new and exciting experiences, such as a visit a local helicopter pad to support and stimulate children's individual interests. Good focus is given to helping children to explore and experiment using all of their senses. During all activities the childminder models language well. She supports younger children to continually extend their vocabulary. Children benefit from lots of opportunities to learn about nature and their local community.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides all of the support children need to feel safe and secure. She identifies and meets children's individual care needs well. The childminder places high emphasis on promoting children's social skills. Children have lots of opportunities to interact and play with other children. Children learn to help in tasks, such as tidying away toys. They learn to share, take turns and consider others. Children respond well to the childminder's encouragement to do things for themselves, such as using plastic knives to cut their bananas.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and develop the skills they need for school, when the time comes. Children are motivated, happy and eager learners. They develop good levels of confidence and independence. Children learn to listen, follow instructions and express their feelings. They play imaginatively, sing songs and listen well to stories. Pre-school children develop an increasing interest and understanding of numbers. They learn to listen to the sounds letters make and recognise some print in the environment. Younger children make good progress in their physical development and enjoy the challenge of moving their bodies in different ways.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486914 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 1012849 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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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 lives in Newcastle in Staffordshire. The childminder 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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