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 prior experience and training to successfully help young children to learn and develop skills in readiness for school. She supports their independence and confidence and models language well to encourage children to express their thoughts and use new words.  The childminder provides a welcoming and stimulating environment where children can make choices about their play and learning. The good level of care and concern shown by the childminder nurtures children's love of learning through play.  Children show through their good behaviour that they are happy, and feel safe and secure. They develop a strong sense of belonging and build secure bonds with the childminder. This supports their emotional well-being successfully.  Children's health and physical development are fostered effectively. Children learn about the importance of eating healthy food and follow good hygiene routines. They

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This provision is good

thoroughly enjoy good opportunities to spend time outdoors and outings in the local area.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to share information about children's achievements and levels of learning with other early years settings they attend, to support consistency.  The childminder does not consistently encourage parents to share information about what their children can already do when they first start attending.

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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

 find methods of sharing information with other early years settings that children attend to help complement their learning further  strengthen partnerships with parents and support them to share what they know about their children's achievements when they first start at the setting.

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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 spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a sample of relevant documentation with regard to children's welfare and safety, including evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from information provided in written references on the day of inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to identify possible signs of abuse and neglect. She knows the procedure to follow in the event of a concern about a child's welfare and is aware of the wider safeguarding remit. She carries out regular risk assessments to ensure her home is safe and secure. The childminder is well qualified and demonstrates a commitment to ongoing professional development. She reflects on her practice to identify ways she can improve her provision. The childminder checks the progress children make in their learning and plans for what they need to learn next effectively. Learning journals, showing children's enjoyment and achievements, are shared with parents. They are informed about activity planning and next steps information, which helps them to support their child's learning at home. Parents comment very positively about the childminder, the environment and the progress their children

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is good and the childminder uses her skills to motivate and inspire children in their learning. The childminder follows the children's lead and gives them time to explore resources and develop their play. She models play very effectively and encourages children to try activities. Children develop interest and curiosity while playing outdoors, mixing foam and paint together to make patterns. Children develop good communication and language skills because the childminder constantly interacts with them. All children develop an enjoyment of books and older children talk about their favourite story, which involves a farmer and a duck. Older children are fascinated by the marks they make in the frost outdoors and the childminder encourages them to have a go at writing the first letter of their name. All children learn about numbers, shape names and counting. They learn about volume and capacity while playing in water filling and emptying containers. Children

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

are fascinated when the clock chimes and rush to count along with the sound they hear.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very interested in the broad range of activities available in this nurturing environment. They are encouraged to check the pictorial timetable and talk about activities and routines that are part of their day. The childminder knows the children well and has a superb rapport with them. The childminder teaches children about how to keep themselves safe and talks to them about road safety while on outings. The childminder gives clear messages about why it is important to eat healthy foods. At lunchtime, older children comment on their lunch, saying, 'This is very healthy'.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and develop very positive attitudes to learning. Children are confident, develop personal care skills and behave well. They learn how to share, take turns, use good manners and help tidy up. Children develop an understanding about a wider society and learn to consider the needs of others in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495176 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 1032152 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 6

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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 Cannock, Staffordshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 5.30pm on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, and from 7.30am until 2pm on Tuesday, except during bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status. She provides funded early education for three- year-old children.

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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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