Childminder EY471731

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 November 2017 14 May 2014

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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 a clear understanding of her safeguarding and welfare responsibilities. She is well qualified and keeps her knowledge up to date. She effectively implements a range of records and policies that support her good practice.  The environment is clean, safe and secure. The childminder regularly reviews her risk assessments and carries out daily health and safety checks. This helps to reduce any hazards within the environment.  The childminder is a good teacher. She knows children well. Overall, she plans activities that foster the key next steps in children's learning to help promote their good progress.  The childminder supports children to settle quickly in her home. She is caring and friendly. Children form positive relationships with her. They seek her comfort and use her as a secure base from which to explore. Children are happy and content.  Children learn to behave well. They listen to the childminder and follow instructions.

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This provision is good

The childminder has simple behaviour expectations. She manages children's behaviour appropriately according to their age, stage and individual needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently make the most of all areas of the environment to further enhance the learning and development of those children who prefer to learn outdoors.  The childminder does not always have a detailed two-way flow of information with parents about children's learning and development, to further enhance continuity between the setting and 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

 develop further exciting opportunities for outdoor play to an outstanding level, to help promote the progress of children who prefer to learn outside  share more detailed information with parents about children's learning and development to help promote excellent continuity between the setting and home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed teaching practice indoors and outdoors. She conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documents, records, policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector spoke to children and sought the views of parents from the written evidence provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a sound understanding of child protection issues and safeguarding guidance. She knows how to identify the different signs and symptoms of child abuse and understands her responsibility to act on any concerns. The childminder conducts research, liaises with other providers or professionals, and accesses training to help update her skills. This has a positive impact on the good-quality care and education she provides. The childminder reflects carefully on the overall quality of the setting and is ambitious. She highlights any areas for development and has plans to continually extend and enhance her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes precise assessments of children's learning. She provides children with a good balance of child-initiated and adult-led play, which helps promote their good progress. For example, children choose to engage in role play using the play kitchen and different props. The childminder plays with them at their level. She talks to them, asks questions and gives them time to respond. She also adds ideas to their game. This helps to develop their pretend play and enhance their language skills. The childminder provides children with resources and materials related to winter weather. She encourages them to investigate and experiment by exploring, using and combining them in different ways. This helps to promote their understanding of the world. The childminder effectively monitors children's progress, which helps to ensure no child falls behind.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's physical well-being and teaches them about the importance of living healthily. She provides them with nutritious snacks and meals. She talks to children and their parents about the importance of a good diet. She provides children with access to fresh air and actively encourages exercise. For example, children enjoy throwing and kicking balls or riding on wheeled toy vehicles outside. The childminder finds out about children's cultures, languages and religions. She values their differences and helps them to learn about these. She interacts with all children warmly and is very welcoming. Children develop good levels of self-esteem and self-worth.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They have fun and enjoy attending. They are confident to play, explore and learn. Children make some choices independently about what they want to do. They learn to manage their personal care needs with little support. Children begin to develop good skills in literacy and numeracy from an early age. For example, they delight in drawing and make clear marks with chalks or felt-tip pens. They enjoy counting up to five as they climb the steps to the slide or begin to explore positional language as they play with pretend animals in water. Children gain all the skills they need for the next stage of their learning and eventually their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY471731 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 1102901 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 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Tamworth. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. The childminder operates all year round from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant 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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