Childminder EY383568

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 September 2017 6 December 2013

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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 positive relationships with parents, the local authority adviser and the nearby nursery and school. These effective partnerships help the childminder to evaluate and build upon her practice to ensure children continue to make good progress.  The childminder demonstrates a deep understanding of the importance of building and maintaining positive relationships with children. She and her assistant develop secure emotional attachments with the children. For example, the childminder cuddles toddlers in her arms as they fall to sleep and the assistant playfully lifts children up into the air, talking and tickling them at the same time.  The childminder provides a supportive environment in which activities are led by children and based on their interests. Children explore freely and use their imagination throughout the day.  The childminder makes regular and accurate assessments of children's learning. She

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This provision is good

regularly shares information with parents about how well children are progressing. This helps parents to support children's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently build on what children need to learn next to help them achieve as much as possible in their learning.  The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to gain a greater 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

 consistently build on what children need to learn next to help them achieve as much as possible in their 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 or working in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of children spoken to on the day and from parents' written views of the service provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have attended child protection training. They have a good understanding of the possible signs of abuse and neglect, and know what to do and who to contact should they have a concern about a child in their care. The childminder uses self-evaluation well to identify areas for improvement, and she seeks opportunities to improve her knowledge and practice. For example, she has attended a range of workshops on how to effectively promote children's language development. The childminder makes sure that her assistant receives regular individual support meetings where he can seek advice and discuss his future training requirements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder checks that the activities she provides fully support children to develop their skills across all aspects of their learning. She effectively organises resources to ensure children have independent access to them. Children remain focused as they play with dough. The childminder promotes children's learning through effective teaching. For example, she supports children to roll the dough and cut it with the scissors. Each child is praised for their attempts, thereby developing their self-confidence. The childminder uses appropriate language to reflect each child's stage of development. For example, she uses describes what the toddlers are doing to support their understanding of language. Additionally, she asks the older children questions to extend their thinking and vocabulary. The childminder regularly takes children on visits, such to the drop-in group at the children's centre. Children develop good social skills outside of the childminder's home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

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 fully promotes children's health and well-being. She provides meals and snacks for the children that are nutritious and well balanced. The assistant supervises children as they wash their hands before their homemade cooked lunchtime meal. He encourages the toddlers to independently use cutlery, such as a spoon. There is direct access to the garden with a good range of toys to promote children's physical development. The childminder regularly takes the children to the local playground to use the climbing apparatus. Children learn to take manageable risks and experience physical challenge in their play. The childminder uses successful strategies and positive role modelling to promote children's good behaviour.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are self-assured, happy and seek out others to share experiences with. Older children confidently name all the toy dinosaurs in the sand. Children dig with their spades and build stories around their favourite toys. They begin to share and take turns, and show affection towards their friends.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY383568 Local authority Stoke on Trent Inspection number 1065280 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 December 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in the Stoke-on-Trent area. She works with one registered assistant and occasionally with two. The childminder operates all year round from 7am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She 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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