Childminder in Staffordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 February 2018 12 September 2017

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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 made significant changes to her practice since her last inspection. A good range of policies and procedures supports her daily practice in maintaining a safe environment. As a result, children are kept safe and protected from harm.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder interacts with children as they play, providing support and challenge when needed. Children's learning is promoted well. Staff use effective questioning and role modelling to help extend children's thinking skills. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.  The childminder is well qualified and experienced. She uses her knowledge of child development and how children learn to provide challenging learning opportunities that are based around children's next steps for learning and interests.  Strong relationships support children's emotional well-being and are used effectively to

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This provision is good

help promote independence. A warm, caring and nurturing environment helps children to develop secure attachments with the childminder.  Regular tracking and monitoring of children's all-round development ensures that progress is maintained and any potential gaps in their learning are identified quickly. As a result, children make good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently share information regarding children's learning and development with parents to ensure they are up to date with their child's progress.

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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 how information is shared with parents regarding their children's learning and development that helps increase their knowledge and understanding of their children's 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 completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as children's learning journals and evidence of the suitability of household members.  The inspector looked at information provided by a small number of parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a strong drive to improve. She has increased her knowledge and skills since her last inspection through targeted training and continuing professional development opportunities. Partnerships with parents are good, generally. Parents contribute to starting point assessments. Parents comment that the childminder provides their children with learning opportunities that meet their needs. Accurate self-evaluation and action planning ensure areas for improvements are targeted and addressed quickly. Partnerships with other providers are good and ensure consistency in children's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder ensures all children's needs are well met. She adapts her questioning and the learning experiences provided to enable children of all ages to play and learn together. For example, a painting activity is used to help older children develop their mark-making skills while providing younger children with a sensory experience. Young children experiment with painting their hands and arms and the childminder talks to them about how it feels. This also helps to extend and develop children's language skills. Children explore and experiment with different resources, helping them to develop their curiosity, understanding of the world and mathematical concepts. For example, when the children make bird feeders the childminder challenges them to think about why birds need more food during the winter. She also encourages children to count and introduces concepts, such as 'more' and 'less'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are well behaved and have a good understanding of the expectations of the childminder. Children are supported to manage risks independently. For example, children from an early age sit on dining room chairs and are aware of why they need to sit still during activities and at mealtimes. The childminder ensures that children's personal, social and emotional needs are well met. She takes them to activities at local community groups and meets with other childminders. This gives children opportunities to engage with and develop relationships other children. Children's emotional well-being is supported very well. For example, the childminder works closely with parents to plan individual settling-in procedures based around children's needs and those of the parents. The childminder does not engage in activities outside her home until children are settled.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. Young children are motivated and eager to join in with a range of learning opportunities. Older children concentrate on learning experiences for significant periods of time. They develop the skills and knowledge they need for the move on to school. Children develop an understanding of letters and the sounds they make. They are confident and explore their environment. Children have good self-care skills and manage their personal hygiene needs appropriately for their age.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY299131 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 1114311 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 September 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. The childminder holds a relevant early years foundation degree. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays, a week at Christmas and family holidays.

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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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