Childminder in Staffordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 January 2018 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 uses her experience and good knowledge well to provide a stimulating and welcoming learning environment for children.  Children settle quickly. They are happy and form good relationships with the childminder and her assistant, which helps to support their emotional well-being effectively.  The childminder uses effective systems to observe, assess and support children's learning and development. She works well with parents to share information on an ongoing basis. All children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder is passionate about providing a high-quality service. She regularly gathers the views of her assistant, parents and children to help her identify ways to continually improve her setting.  The childminder completes comprehensive risk assessments, which enable children to play and learn in a safe environment. The childminder supervises children very closely.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not focused professional development for herself and her assistant effectively enough to enhance their knowledge and develop skills to the highest level.  Occasionally, the childminder does not resource some planned small-group activities well enough to fully engage younger children and support their mathematical understanding of quantity.

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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 a more targeted programme of professional development to further improve practice and raise outcomes for children  enhance small-group activities to actively engage younger children and further support their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises, observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder, including how she evaluates her practice. She checked relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of people living and working in the household.  The inspector spoke to children and the childminder's assistant during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents provided in written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant are aware of potential signs and symptoms of abuse. They are confident of the procedure to report concerns. Comprehensive policies and procedures are in line with current legislation. The childminder monitors the progress of all children. She uses the information from assessments to identify what children need to learn next. Effective partnerships formed with other professionals help the childminder to support children who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant demonstrate good teaching skills overall. They sensitively interact and extend children's learning, varying their teaching to meet the needs of the individual children. For example, the childminder's assistant encourages babies to use their senses to explore malleable materials. Using the same activity, the childminder supports older children as they learn to cut out and name shapes. The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their counting skills through songs and rhymes. Outside, children enjoy finding and exploring frozen objects, describing the texture of the items and talking about what will happen to them. They extend their understanding of nature as they investigate and answer questions. Children are competent communicators, using their increasing vocabulary in their imaginary play. They use words, such as 'wrench’ and ‘spanner', as they pretend to mend equipment.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant act as good role models. They are enthusiastic and make learning enjoyable, motivating children to enjoy their learning. Daily opportunities to engage in physical exercise help to promote children’s good health. Children learn the importance of being active and leading a healthy lifestyle. They are involved in regular exercise, such as using equipment in the garden or going for walks to local parks and attractions. The childminder promotes good hygiene routines and provides healthy, balanced and nutritious meals. The childminder responds immediately to the needs of babies, treating them sensitively and comforting them as needed. Children learn from an early age to understand the feelings of others. They are kind and considerate of each other. They share and take turns, and their behaviour is good.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children who have SEN and/or disabilities are eager to join in and any gaps in their achievements are gradually closing. Older children recognise and write their name. They count with accuracy, name basic shapes and are beginning to recognise some numbers. Children learn to put on their coat and shoes. They listen carefully and follow instructions. The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their social skills, for example, at local toddler groups. Children are acquiring some key skills in readiness for their future learning and move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496345 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 1034480 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 18

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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 Burton on Trent. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except during bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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