Childminder in Staffordshire

Inspection date 14 August 2018 Previous inspection date 5 August 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder places a strong focus on keeping her professional skills up to date. For example, recent training helped her to develop strategies to support children's communication and language more. n The childminder is skilled in helping young children learn and has created an exciting learning environment that captivates their imaginations and interest. For example, she provides them with resources that reflect different cultures. Children enjoy dressing up in clothes from around the world, such as saris. n The childminder is a positive role model and children enjoy involving her in their learning. Young children laugh and squeal as they play games, such as rolling balls through a tunnel. Children display good social skills and play together harmoniously. The childminder uses effective strategies to help children learn about being kind to friends. n Children make good progress in their learning. They gain a good range of important

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The provision is good

skills that prepares them well for their future learning and starting school. They sustain their interest well and are motivated to learn.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not use information gained from monitoring children's progress as well as she could, to identify more precisely how to help them to achieve the next steps in their learning even further. n At times, the childminder directs children's learning too much and does not identify when they need to play and explore in their own way.

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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

n monitor children's progress more closely, to identity fully how to extend their learning and help them to achieve more towards their next steps n recognise when children need time to lead their play and to explore their own ideas.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and carried out a joint evaluation of the teaching and learning with the childminder. n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used by children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and children's records. n The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe and makes careful risk assessments for her home, garden and places they visit. She maintains ratios. She has a clear understanding of the process to follow should she need to report any concerns about a child's well-being. The childminder establishes effective partnerships with parents. She regularly shares information with them about children's activities and progress, to support their continued learning at home. The childminder reflects effectively on the service she provides. For example, she has identified the need to extend her knowledge of the different languages spoken in the local community.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is skilled in helping children to progress well with their communication and language. For example, she provides a commentary for younger children's play and introduces new words. Older children express their ideas confidently, and conversation flows freely, such as at mealtimes. The childminder provides a varied range of interesting opportunities to help children to gain a good mathematical understanding. Children use scales, learn to recognise numbers and to count. The childminder supports children's understanding of the world successfully and complements their learning experiences at school. Older children share their knowledge of the human body and the different organs. Younger children explore sensory materials and the sounds made as they bang objects together.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder prioritises children's good health and well-being. She has a detailed understanding of each child's individual requirements. Children learn about making healthy food choices and the effects of eating too much sugar. They benefit from regular opportunities to be physically active and learn the importance of washing their hands before meals. The childminder supports children's confidence and self-esteem well and they enjoy the praise that they receive for their achievements. For instance, she helps them to understand their feelings and how to ease their worries.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well with their physical development. They learn how to use a slide safely and how to descend steps. They focus well as they use their hands to fill containers with sand. Children enjoy listening to stories and practise their reading skills. Children gain good levels of independence and an awareness of their needs, such as when they are tired or hungry. They learn to manage everyday tasks for themselves and help to prepare snacks. Children confidently recreate roles and experiences as they play imaginatively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY349902 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 10066013 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 5 August 2015

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The childminder registered in 2007. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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Registers

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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