Childminder EY491675

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 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 makes ongoing observations of children's achievements. She accurately identifies their next steps in learning and effectively monitors their progress with precise tracking systems.  The childminder is very well qualified and experienced in working with children. She clearly demonstrates a good knowledge of how children learn. Working together with her assistants, they provide purposeful play opportunities to help children become enthusiastic and keen learners.  The childminder maintains a safe environment and uses risk assessments effectively. She ensures regular checks of the environment are carried out and takes appropriate steps to ensure it remains safe for children.  Children learn about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. They have daily opportunities for outdoor play as they develop an understanding of the importance of physical exercise. The childminder encourages good hygiene practices, such as through daily routines and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although children have opportunities for free play, the childminder can, on occasions, be over directive.  Despite the childminder continually exchanging information with parents about children's care, she is less successful in helping support them to extend their learning at home.

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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

 adapt teaching methods to ensure that children have more opportunity to explore and follow their own ideas and interests in their play and learning  devise even better ways with parents to support and extend children's learning at home to help them make even greater progress.

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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 spoke to the childminder at appropriate times. She looked at relevant documentation and checked the suitability of persons living and working on the premises.  The inspector took into account parents' views through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder recognises possible signs of abuse. She knows who to contact should she have cause for concern about the welfare of a child. When the childminder works with an assistant, she supports them effectively. She monitors and reviews their practice to improve and maintain the highest level. The childminder and assistants have completed all mandatory training. They keep up to date with new legislation. This helps to ensure that they have the necessary training and skills, so children benefit from their care. The childminder monitors children's progress well to ensure that any identified gaps in their learning are narrowing. The childminder regularly seeks the views of parents and children to help her to develop and improve. Parental feedback about the childminder is positive and they comment on her professionalism.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts positively with children. She encourages older children to talk about their experiences in detail and helps younger children to learn new words. For example, children recall special events over the half-term holiday and talk about Halloween. Children have free access to many toys and regularly and independently access them. They are confident of their own abilities and persist with activities to achieve the finished goal. Children preserve to complete a jigsaw puzzle as they fit the pieces together, working out which way they go and matching the colours. The childminder helps children to develop their hand-to-eye coordination. Children fill and empty various containers with tweezers from the well-resourced environment. They are learning about numbers and shapes. Children confidently count up to five and beyond and look at different-sized wheels, identifying that these are circles.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes time to gather information from parents on their children's specific interests, likes and dislikes. This helps to support their emotional well-being and contribute to them quickly settling into her provision. Children are very relaxed with the childminder and seek comfort from her when they are tired. They develop positive relationships with each other as they learn to share, take turns and be kind to each other. The childminder gives clear and consistent reminders of expectations, such as referring older children to the house rules which are displayed.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for their next stage in learning and are making good progress. Children develop excellent self-care skills that enhance their independence. For example, they work together to tidy away toys and equipment. They independently get themselves ready for outdoor play, putting on their own shoes and coats. This helps them in the next stage of their learning, such as starting school. Children develop their social skills well. For instance, they regularly meet with other adults and children at various activities for young children in the community.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491675 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 1024685 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 18 Number of children on roll 3

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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 and lives in Stafford. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has qualified teacher status and employs two assistants who work with her on a part-time basis.

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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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