Childminder EY489832

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 October 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 is warm and welcoming. She gives the well-being of young children high priority and responds sensitively to their individual needs.  The childminder has developed positive relationships with the children and they are confident and happy.  The experienced and well-qualified childminder understands how young children learn. She uses information about children's interests and preferences to provide stimulating, age-appropriate activities.  Children are well behaved. The childminder has high expectations of children. They listen carefully to her instructions and respond positively.  Children demonstrate their developing independence as they choose their own activities from a wide range of toys and resources.  The childminder monitors children's development and knows how to provide additional support if they are not making expected progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not allow the children enough time to think and respond to questions.  The childminder does not gather sufficient information from parents at the start to help her to swiftly identify children's next steps in learning.

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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 children with more time to process their thoughts and think about how to respond to questions  gather more information from parents about their children's learning and development when they first start and use this information to swiftly identify their next steps in learning.

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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 carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspection spoke to parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangement for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands the signs of child abuse or neglect. She has up-to-date local information and knows how to report any concerns for children's welfare. There is a regular exchange of information between the childminder and parents to ensure they are well informed about their children's progress. The childminder works with other local settings to share ideas for good practice. She continuously reflects on her provision and attends relevant training to update her skills and knowledge. The childminder is implementing plans to develop the outdoor area and provide more opportunities for children to improve their physical skills and other areas of learning. Parents spoken to during the inspection were very complimentary about the service the childminder provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carefully observes children during their play. She effectively uses her observations to identify and plan activities to develop their next steps in learning. Children enjoy a range of sensory experiences. For example, they concentrate on transporting soil and grit in different-sized containers. This helps to develop their physical skills and understanding of size. Children explore what happens to dry soil when they add water. The childminder encourages the children to feel and smell herbs freshly picked from the garden before adding them to the soil. This helps to support their understanding of nature. Children begin to learn about cause and effect as they play with trains, pushing a button down to make the train move forwards.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children new to the setting quickly establish trusting relationships with this supportive and caring childminder. The childminder provides comfort and reassurance when children are tired and ensures they get the rest they require. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. The childminder provides nutritious, well-balanced meals and snacks. She teaches children good hygiene routines. Children have regular opportunities for fresh air and exercise. The childminder takes children to a good range of toddler groups where they learn to socialise with other children and to gain new experiences.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. They are making expected progress in all areas of learning. Children are beginning to develop the skills they will need for their next stage in learning. They learn how to share and take turns during their play. Young children listen carefully to stories. They are curious and keen to try new experiences. Children show good levels of concentration when involved in activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489832 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 1013666 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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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 The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a recognised early years childcare qualification at level 4.

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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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