Childminder in Staffordshire

Inspection date 26 October 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 accurately plans for children's next steps in learning. She takes into account what the children already know and what they are interested in. This means that children benefit from stimulating activities which engage and extend their learning. n Children respond happily to the childminder's friendly, reassuring approach. She develops warm relationships with the children. She follows their individual routines so that they feel secure and safe in her care. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder regularly keeps parents informed about their children's learning and development. Parents share information about different cultural family events and their children's learning at home. This means the childminder can reflect children's home experiences in activities. n The childminder is a good role model. For example, she teaches children to take turns, share and how to keep themselves safe. Children behave well.

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The provision is good

n Young children are beginning to use and understand mathematics. They display good emerging counting skills during their play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder occasionally misses opportunities to encourage children to think for themselves and sharpen their problem-solving skills. n Occasionally, the childminder does not give children sufficient time to think about the answers to her questions. She is too quick in providing the answer herself.

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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 increase opportunities for children to develop excellent thinking and problem-solving skills n allow children more time to respond to questions and demonstrate what they know and are thinking.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the rooms the childminder uses for childminding, including outside, and reviewed the resources and toys available for the children to use. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to the children throughout the inspection. She took account of parents' views through written statements she had received. n The inspector discussed the children's development and learning with the childminder and completed a joint evaluation of an activity. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including risk assessments, children's learning and assessment folders, policies and procedures, and checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises. n The inspector observed the childminder, her co-childminder and the children as they played. She observed the adults' interactions with the children.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her role in keeping children safe. She has attended appropriate child protection training and recently completed a refresher course to develop her knowledge further. The childminder uses effective risk assessments to help keep children safe and secure both within the home and on outings. The childminder continues to enhance her professional development. For example, she attends training courses to develop her knowledge on how she can support children's learning and challenge them to make good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes thorough and accurate records of her assessment of children's achievements. She uses the information she gathers to help her plan a range of interesting activities. This supports the children to achieve the next steps in their development and provides additional challenge. Children develop good small-muscle skills. They take part in many activities that enhance their hand-to-eye coordination, such as drawing pictures using toy cars with pens fastened to them and using varied tools in their play. The childminder encourages children's mathematical development effectively. She helps the children to recognise numbers, count and compare size. Children learn about technology as they skilfully engage with interactive toys. The childminder introduces rich vocabulary as the children play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is caring, nurturing and friendly. She effectively engages with children during their play. The childminder helps children to learn about the wider world. For example, she takes them on outings to the local park and for woodland walks. This enhances the children's developing physical skills. The childminder helps to promote children's understanding of people who are different from them. She involves the parents well and encourages them to share their cultural traditions and special ceremonies with the children. The childminder ensures that all children follow good health and hygiene procedures, such as washing their hands after activities and before they eat. Children learn about healthy food. They enthusiastically eat a variety of fresh fruit and drink water.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make effective progress in their learning given their starting points and capabilities. They are acquiring the key skills they need for future learning. Children are confident and comfortable in their surroundings and happily choose toys and activities. They concentrate well as they listen to stories and eagerly engage with the storyline. The younger children's communication skills are developing well. They name fruit correctly to express their preferences at lunchtime.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY550775 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 10081367 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 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 36 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Wolverhampton. She works with another childminder and operates all year round, from 6.15am to 8pm from Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children.

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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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