Childminder EY490998

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 September 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 uses her training, prior experience and skills very effectively to meet children's needs. She is passionate about her role and has high expectations of what all children can achieve. This ethos is central to the strong commitment to reflect on and evaluate practice, to secure continuous improvement.  The quality of teaching is strong. The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how young children learn through play. Children are busy and engaged. The childminder uses her observations and assessments to carefully reflect, plan and monitor the progress children make.  Children are clearly very happy and relaxed in this homely and nurturing environment. They form close bonds with the childminder and make good friendships with other children. They benefit from plenty of attention and praise. This supports their emotional well-being very successfully.  Children benefit from good continuity of care. The childminder works very closely with

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This provision is good

parents and other settings that children attend. This helps children to feel secure and make good progress in their learning and development in readiness for school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always encourage parents to share information about what children achieve at home, so that she can use this when planning activities.  Self-evaluation systems are in place, however, the childminder does not actively seek the views of parents and children.

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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

 consider further ways to encourage parents to share more information about their child's achievements at home, and use this to strengthen activity planning  strengthen self-evaluation systems to include the views of parents and children, to enable them to contribute to plans for future improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of relevant documentation with regards to children's welfare and safety, including evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector talked to the childminder about her self-evaluation and plans for improvement.  The inspector took into account the views of parents detailed in written references.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge and a strong commitment to protecting children. She keeps her skills up to date through training. The childminder is clear about the procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child's welfare. She has taken positive steps to make sure the premises are safe and secure. The childminder implements effective policies and procedures that benefit the children she cares for. Parents and carers are extremely complimentary about the care their children receive. They speak about how kind, caring and considerate the childminder is and they are pleased with the progress their children make. The childminder plans a range of purposeful and challenging activities that capture children's interest and reflect their individual needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is enthusiastic and successfully engages children in their play and learning. Children have good opportunities to make choices about what they would like to play with. They choose from the extensive range of resources indoors and outdoors. Children know what they like and confidently express their views. The childminder's interaction with the children is very good. She follows their lead in play and watches, listens and responds to children, building on their learning very effectively. Children focus well on activities, such as playing with toy dinosaurs; they have a go at saying their complex names and enjoy making roaring sounds. Children use bricks to make dinosaur houses and talk about what they have achieved. The childminder encourages children to compare the dinosaurs, talking about their size and shape, and involving them in counting.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's good health, well-being and physical development are supported very effectively. They enjoy outings where they can explore and observe nature and visit the theatre to watch plays linked to familiar stories. The childminder follows a regular routine to help children feel safe and secure. Children enjoy healthy snacks and fresh, nutritious meals at lunchtime. Children learn about keeping themselves safe as they play. They help tidy up and learn to use equipment in a safe way. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a very good role model. She helps children learn to share, take turns and understand about the needs of others. Parents are provided with a good range of information about the provision. A daily diary highlights what children have been doing during the day and provides notes on their personal care. This promotes continuity in children's care and learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and develop key skills needed for the next stage in their learning and for starting school. They are keen learners and they enjoy new challenges. Children practise their early writing skills, for example, using paint brushes in sugar to form letters. Children develop good physical skills and are supported to develop their independence, such as by washing their hands and putting their shoes on to go outdoors.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490998 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 1018258 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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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 Burntwood, Staffordshire. The childminder operates Monday to Thursday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6.

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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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