Childminder in Staffordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 December 2017 24 January 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 is kind and caring towards the children. She ensures that the children are happy and secure in her care. Children benefit from the individual attention they receive and build warm and trusting relationships with the childminder.  Effective partnerships with parents help the childminder to meet children's individual needs. She works together with parents to consistently support children's development.  The childminder monitors children's progress accurately. She uses her observations well to identify and close gaps in learning. All children make good progress from their starting points.  Children learn about different colours, shapes, numbers and letter sounds. The childminder teaches them effectively, to support their move to pre-school and beyond.  The childminder places a strong focus on promoting children's communication and language skills. For example, she introduces new words into conversations and explains

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This provision is good

the meaning of these to help build on children's growing vocabulary.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully ensure that children can make informed choices about what they would like to play with from the resources available.  The childminder does not evaluate her practice well enough to help identify targets that will have the most positive impact on children's 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

 enable children to make informed choices about what they would like to play with  use self-evaluation processes more effectively to identify targets that focus more clearly on helping children to make the best possible progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector read written statements from parents and considered their views.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her interactions and children's learning and also spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation relating to safeguarding, children's progress and well-being and the suitability of adults living in the home.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a clear knowledge of child protection and the local safeguarding procedures to follow in the event of a concern. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder takes steps to minimise risks, to keep the children safe. For example, she carries out checks of the environment regularly. The childminder has a positive attitude to training, which helps to improve the quality of her provision and her care of the children. For example, she has completed training to help her focus on sensory and practical play ideas for children. The childminder develops good working partnerships with other professionals to support children's needs. She also meets up with other childminders and regularly shares ideas with them. Parents comment positively about the provision, the bond their children have with the childminder and how pleased they are with their progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is very experienced and has a secure understanding of how children learn through play. She uses the information she gathers about what they already know and can do and builds on this effectively. She plays alongside children to guide their learning and interacts with enthusiasm. The childminder helps teach children to operate simple technology as they learn about the wider world. Babies press buttons on toys and show delight and fascination at what happens.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's health and physical development well, such as when they enjoy visits to the park to use different equipment. The childminder supports children to socialise and to be confident around other children and adults. Children gain a positive awareness and understanding of diversity, for example, through meaningful play and engaging in community activities. The childminder supports children to develop good hygiene habits and minimise the spread of germs. She helps children to manage their behaviour appropriately. For example, she sets clear boundaries and children learn to follow instructions well. She praises children regularly, helping to boost their self-esteem and confidence. Children's behaviour is good.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop positive attitudes to learning and maintain their concentration well. They develop their literacy skills well and enjoy exploring with writing materials, such as chalks and crayons. They focus well on activities and show an interest in shapes and letters. For example, older children persevere in the task of taking off the backing from sticky shapes and letters to add to their pictures. They are able to describe what they are doing and what they have drawn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY295691 Local authority Stoke on Trent Inspection number 1101986 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 January 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004, she lives in Norton, Stoke-on-Trent. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a recognised 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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