Childminder EY472205

Inspection date 11 September 2018 Previous inspection date 6 June 2014

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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 is experienced and well qualified. She uses her knowledge and good teaching skills to help children make good progress in their learning and development in readiness for school. n Children are very happy and enjoy their time with the childminder. The childminder has a lovely rapport with the children and knows them well. She is friendly and very attentive to their individual needs. This supports children's emotional well-being very successfully. n Children's behaviour is good. They enjoy making choices about their play and confidently express their needs. The childminder is a very good role model. She provides calm and consistent messages to help children take turns, use good manners and respect others. n Partnerships with parents work well. The childminder regularly shares information with parents about children's care and learning. She has established successful links with other early years settings that children attend. This supports the children's smooth

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The provision is good

transition and continuity in their care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently encourage parents to share information about what their children can already do when they first start. n The childminder's professional development is not sharply focused to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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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 strengthen partnerships with parents and support them to share what they know about their children's achievements when they first start at the setting n focus professional development more precisely on raising the good-quality teaching to the next level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at a sample of relevant documentation with regard to children's welfare and safety, including evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to identify the possible signs of abuse and neglect to keep children safe from harm. She knows the procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder evaluates her provision and looks at what works well and where improvements can be made to benefit children. She seeks the views of parents and asks for their views about the quality of care provided. The childminder uses the information gained from her observations to plan effectively around children's interests and next steps. Information about children's progress and photographs of their involvement in activities are shared regularly with parents. This helps them to support their child's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a very good understanding of how children learn. She listens attentively when children talk and follows their lead as they play. The childminder uses her good teaching skills and positive interactions to ensure children enjoy activities and achieve well. She repeats words to reinforce young children's early language skills and develop their vocabulary while playing. The childminder skilfully integrates the recognition of colours, letters, numbers and shapes during play. Children develop good problem-solving skills and take a great interest in completing puzzles. The childminder gives children time to repeat what they are doing and this helps to reinforce their learning. For example, children persevere very well as they place puzzle pieces in the correct number and letter order.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are relaxed and very content in the childminder's care. They make choices about what they would like to play with from the very good range of resources available in the playroom. There is a strong focus on following a healthy lifestyle. Parents provide meals and snacks to meet children's needs and the childminder promotes good hygiene. Children spend time outdoors and benefit from regular exercise and being in the fresh air. They take part in walks in the local area and visit parks where they can build on their physical skills and confidence. Children socialise with their peers on outings and build their confidence as they use different forms of public transport while visiting places of interest. The childminder helps children to manage their feelings and be respectful of others. She sensitively explains about differences and similarities in society, and this helps children to learn and understand the needs of others. Children learn how to keep

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

themselves safe while walking to and from school and understand how to cross the road safely.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and develop key skills to help them when they move to school. They develop mathematical and literacy skills appropriate to their stage of development. They practise mark making and learn about letters and the sounds they represent, listen to stories and sing songs. Children develop independent skills and make choices about their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472205 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 10059318 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 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 6 June 2014

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The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Wombourne, Staffordshire. She operates all year round from 7am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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