Childminder EY432179

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 May 2018 18 March 2015

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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 well qualified and experienced. She successfully uses her knowledge of how children learn to provide a wide range of activities to ensure children are ready for their move to school.  Children are very happy and well cared for in this welcoming family home. The childminder treats children with care and kindness and has a calm and encouraging approach. This supports children's emotional well-being effectively.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a very good role model, helping children to develop good social skills, good manners and consideration of others. She is respectful in her approach and values each child's individuality and uniqueness.  The childminder has good relationships with parents and local schools. She regularly shares information with parents about the progress children make in their learning. Parents are very complimentary about the provision. They are extremely pleased with

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This provision is good

the wide range of activities their children take part in.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not find out as much as possible from parents about what children already know and can do to support their learning from the outset.  The childminder does not include parents' and children's views routinely in her self- evaluation to help identify further improvements.

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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

 seek more detailed information from parents about children's capabilities when they first start  include the views of parents' and children in the evaluation process to help identify further ways to improve the overall quality of the provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with 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 regards to children's welfare and safety, including evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written references provided on the day of inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a very secure understanding of child protection issues. She demonstrates good knowledge of the possible signs of abuse and neglect to keep children safe from the risk of harm. The childminder undertakes training to enhance her understanding of the wider risks to children across the safeguarding remit. The childminder knows how to keep children safe and minimise risks in the home and on outings. She regularly reflects on the quality of her provision and how she can improve outcomes for children. The childminder regularly checks for any gaps in children's learning and is clear about where they may need more support.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her good teaching skills and enthusiasm to promote children's learning as she plays alongside them. She consistently follows their lead, introducing ideas and asking questions to skilfully build on children's enjoyment and achievement. The childminder fosters young children's emerging language very well and children sing rhymes and listen to stories. They are confident talkers, for example, they ask to play the Jack in the box game, where they count together before they pop up. This provides great enjoyment. Children independently select books for the childminder to read to them. During the story, children talk about what they can see and learn new words. They talk about five oranges, four strawberries and find a blue circle.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder warmly welcomes children into her home. She promotes their health, well-being and physical development very effectively. Children learn about healthy food and benefit from good opportunities to spend time in the garden. They throw and kick balls and climb up the steps with confidence to come down the slide. The childminder encourages children's understanding of good hygiene and this is fostered well as they sing a familiar song while washing their hands. The childminder knows the children well and gives them plenty of attention. Children are relaxed and happy in the childminder's care and show good levels of confidence for their age. Children receive praise for their achievements and this boosts their self-esteem. They learn about the world around them and, from an early age, children learn about road safety and good behaviour, such as having 'kind hands'. They visit local stay and play groups and this helps them to learn

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

about the local community and build their confidence as they socialise with their peers.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and develop the key skills to help them when they move on to school. They develop mathematical and literacy skills appropriate to their age of development. For example, they practise mark making skills and learn about letters and the sounds they represent. They become active and independent learners. Children learn to be independent and put on their coats and shoes to play outside.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY432179 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 1120733 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Burntwood, Staffordshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for Bank holidays 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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