Childminder EY452502

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 August 2017 26 September 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 has addressed all the actions and recommendations from her last inspection. She demonstrates a very strong drive to improve. Thorough self-evaluation is used to identify areas for improvement that the childminder rapidly addresses through training and continuing professional development opportunities.  The childminder interacts well with the children as they play. She role model's imagination and language, and uses effective questions to challenge children's understanding of daily life and the world around them.  Children's development and progress is tracked regularly. The childminder uses this to ensure any gaps in children's learning are identified quickly. Planning ensures that children are provided with experiences that build upon their prior learning.  Children are provided with a warm, caring and nurturing environment that helps them to develop secure attachments to the childminder. Behaviour is managed well and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not regularly update parents about their child's level of development to fully support them to continue children's learning at home.  At times, the organisation of activities does not enable all children to benefit from high- quality learning experiences. For example, during a painting activity, brushes that one child had used to experiment with mixing colours together were not washed before the next child joined the activity.

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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 frequent information regarding their child's current level of development and progress, in order to keep them better informed and enable them to support children's learning at home  review how activities and resources are organised and managed to ensure all children have the same opportunities to engage in high-quality learning experiences.

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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 discussed children's learning and development with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as children's developmental records, health and safety information and evidence of the suitability of household members.  The inspector looked at information gathered from parents regarding the service the childminder provides.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding and keeps her knowledge updated through training. Her robust policies and procedures are reviewed regularly and support her daily practice in keeping children safe and protected from harm. Partnerships with parents are generally good. Information gathered from parents on entry to the setting is used to accurately support starting point assessments. Feedback from parents and children is used to inform the childminder's self-evaluation. The childminder actively promotes equality. She ensures all children, including her own, have the same consistent expectations for behaviour.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of children's needs. She is extremely proactive in seeking strategies to support children's communication. For example, when she has concerns over children's language development she makes referrals to the local children's centre for children to attend speech and language groups. This helps children to improve their language skills, understand spoken word and begin to communicate effectively. The childminder plays alongside children to support their learning. For example, when engaging in pretend play with children, she asks them to think about what the small-world characters may be doing and what their job roles are. She encourages children to think where the storyline will go next. She also brings in mathematical concepts, such as counting and positional language. Children have access to a diverse community. The childminder ensures that they engage in regular activities outside the setting to promote

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder ensures that children are developing an understanding of good hygiene routines and practice. Young children can wash their hands independently and have their own towels to prevent cross contamination of germs. Children have a very good understanding of how to behave and keep themselves safe. For example, they tell the childminder if another child has left the table when they are still eating. Good manners and respect for others is promoted consistently, resulting in polite and considerate children. Activities within the community, such as dance classes in the local park, help to develop children's physical skills, health and well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children acquire the skills, knowledge and attitudes that prepare them for the next stage in their learning and the move on to school. They can identify numbers and use mathematical language correctly. Children handle books well. They turn pages and talk about stories using the pictures. Children know and actively engage in daily routines. They communicate effectively, expressing their thoughts and ideas. Children are confident and independent learners who explore their environment and feel happy and secure. They are sociable and have strong relationships with their peers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY452502 Local authority Stoke on Trent Inspection number 1107834 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 2 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 September 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She operates all year round from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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