Childminder in Staffordshire

Inspection date 29 November 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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This provision is good

n Children build close relationships with the childminder and her family. They demonstrate they feel safe and relax in her care. They follow daily routines well and are confident to ask the childminder for help. n The childminder works well with parents and other settings that children attend. She frequently shares information about children's progress and achievements. She gives parents ideas to continue children's learning at home. n Parents are kept well informed of their children's achievements though daily discussions and by regularly viewing their development folders. n The learning environment is bright, engaging and highly conducive to children's learning. Children confidently and independently self-select from the wealth of resources available, greatly promoting their motivation to explore and learn. n Children behave well. The childminder praises children's efforts, which supports their confidence and self-esteem.

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This provision is good

n The childminder has not fully considered ways of raising children's awareness of similarities and differences, for example, with regard to different families, communities and traditions. n The childminder's evaluations are not sharply focused and do not consistently support her to identify precise areas for future developments.

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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 extend support for children to learn about families, cultures and traditions beyond their own experience n focus evaluations to consistently identify precise areas for development and ensure that practice is continually improving.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities while children played in the indoor play area. She discussed teaching methods with the childminder. n The inspector looked at evidence of the childminder's training and checked evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household. n The inspector looked at a selection of children's assessment records and planning, policies and procedures and a range of other documentation. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times through the inspection. n The inspector took account of parents' views about the provision.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She is confident to make a referral if she has concerns about any children in her care. The childminder checks the environment regularly to keep it free from hazards and keep the children safe. She uses a range of policies and procedures to underpin her good practice. The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to continually developing her childcare skills and knowledge. She reads widely and completes online workshops to help her promote children's learning and well-being. Parents give positive feedback about their children's experiences. They comment that the childminder provides children with a home-from-home environment where they are safe and happy.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The qualified and experienced childminder observes and assesses children's progress, and planning for their future learning is based on her good knowledge of what they already know and can do. She challenges children effectively while she supports their play. The childminder provides good support for children at different stages of development in their communication and language skills. For example, very young children babble happily while they play and the childminder offers good support as they begin to develop their speaking skills. She recognises children's interests well and encourages them to think about and use their own ideas in their play. For example, children enjoy playing with the kitchen equipment and pretend to go shopping with their dolls. Children enjoy developing their technological skills as they press buttons to create different sounds.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment. She displays children's work and photographs of their friends to help promote their sense of belonging. Children know where to find their favourite toys and tidy them away after use. Children are polite and use their manners well. They learn to share toys and take turns. The childminder has a good understanding of how to support children to be healthy. For example, children learn about healthy foods. She successfully supports children's physical skills during daily trips to local parks and play areas.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good skills that prepare them for the next stage of learning and their eventual move on to school. They choose and select resources for themselves and learn to manage their self-care needs independently. Children listen, concentrate and are eager to learn. All children are developing good physical skills and older children develop early literacy skills. They enjoy looking at books and learning to draw.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536486 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 10079103 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Rugeley, Staffordshire. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 6. She operates her provision all year round from 7.00am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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