Childminder EY335876

Inspection date 9 October 2018 Previous inspection date 2 July 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 reflects effectively on her provision and values the contributions that parents make to this process. For example, she is currently seeking to develop further the good partnerships she has with other settings that children also attend. n The childminder monitors the progress that children make carefully. She uses her knowledge of children's interests to skilfully help them to achieve success in their next steps in learning. Children are well motivated to learn. For example, they ask for activities to be repeated. They make good progress in their learning. n The childminder prioritises helping children to gain good levels of independence. Children learn to manage their personal routines and recognise their needs, such as when they are hungry and thirsty. They benefit from the time they have to practise dressing and undressing in their outdoor clothes. n The childminder is a positive role model. She is friendly, caring and attentive to

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The provision is good

children's needs. Children build secure bonds with her and enjoy spending time in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not focus her professional development sufficiently enough to extend her good teaching skills and improve outcomes for children even further. n The childminder does not recognise every opportunity where children's learning can be extended even further to help them make the best possible 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

n focus more precisely on professional development to further improve personal effectiveness and outcomes for children n provide children with even greater levels of challenge to extend their learning even further and help them make the best possible progress.

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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 knows how to seek advice and understands the correct procedures to follow if she has concerns regarding children's welfare. She makes good use of safety checks and risk assessments to ensure that she keeps children safe. She has strong partnerships with parents. The childminder takes time to help new children to settle well and she works closely with parents to find out about their child's starting points. This supports their transitions successfully. She works closely with parents to support children's continued learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's mathematical understanding effectively. For example, children learn to count and recognise numbers. They enjoy parking toy cars in numbered car park spaces and talk about these. The childminder provides a variety of activities that helps children to explore their imaginative ideas. For instance, children use a large cardboard box as a garage and use recycled materials to customise it to their own design criteria. The childminder helps children to practise their physical skills. Children learn to hold scissors, manoeuvre the paper and to cut safely. They benefit from good opportunities to be adventurous, such as playing on large equipment and climbing over logs. They carefully negotiate their bodies and obstacles as they construct a large spiderweb with string and loop it around trees.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with many opportunities to lead their own play and to make decisions. Children receive praise for their achievements and gain good levels of emotional well-being. The childminder gives children clear guidance about what is appropriate behaviour and as a result, they behave well. She helps children to gain good social skills and provides many opportunities for them to meet new friends in the local community. Children learn about good hygiene routines and wash their hands before eating and after using the toilet. The learn about making healthy food choices and limiting sweet treats.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for their future learning and starting school. They make links with their experiences and express these clearly through discussion, artwork and role play. For example, children enjoy pretending to cook with mud. They concentrate well and show good levels of perseverance as they complete jigsaw puzzles. They quickly recognise when a piece does not fit and experiment with other pieces. Children develop their literacy skills and link letters to sounds, such as recognising that snake begins with 's', and are keen to practise their writing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY335876 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 10066007 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 3 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 2 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years 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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