Childminder in Stoke-on-Trent

Inspection date 4 December 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 The childminder observes and tracks children's development effectively. She uses this information to provide a wide range of interesting and stimulating activities. Children make good progress in their learning. n The childminder has created an inviting, stimulating and well-resourced learning environment. Children make choices in their play and independently access toys and resources. n The childminder teaches children to be respectful, kind and polite. Children are sociable and they enjoy positive friendships with each other. They cooperate, help each other to tidy away toys and behave well. n Partnership with parents is strong. The childminder works with parents to establish starting points for children's learning. Parents are regularly informed about their children's progress and contribute to their assessments. n The childminder does not consistently use children's individual next steps in learning

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This provision is good

precisely enough during planned activities. n The childminder's systems for self-evaluation do not fully support her to identify precise areas for improvement.

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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 use more precise next steps in learning for individual children during planned activities n develop further systems for self-evaluation to more precisely identify priorities for improvement which have a significant impact on outcomes for children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to identify and manage a range of safeguarding and child protection concerns. She is aware of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about children's welfare. The childminder regularly completes risk assessments to identify and minimise potential hazards. Parents are very complimentary about the service provided by the childminder. The childminder supports parents to extend their children's learning at home. For example, children take home books and resources to use with their parents. The childminder completes regular training and works well with other childminders and settings to share information and ideas to improve her skills further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children in her care very well. From the beginning, she invests time in gathering information from parents to help her understand children's needs, interests and abilities. The childminder plans interesting activities to support children's learning and development. For example, children enjoy exploring Christmas baubles. They develop their mathematical language as they discuss the size of the baubles and count how many they have. Children learn to solve problems and they work out how to attach the baubles onto the Christmas tree. Young children use their senses. They explore a variety of different textures and smells in a winter-themed sensory tray. Children extend their knowledge of the world during activities, such as they share a story with the childminder about animals in colder countries. They name animals that they are familiar with and learn about other animals, such as puffins and caribou.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and children share warm and trusting relationships, such as enjoying cuddles when children are tired. Children behave well and their good behaviour is reinforced by the childminder with lots of praise and encouragement. They learn how to develop healthy lifestyles. The childminder involves the children in the preparation of a wide range of healthy, home-cooked foods and nutritious snacks that she provides throughout the day. She teaches children good hygiene routines, such as how to brush their teeth. Children have regular opportunities for physical exercise and fresh air. The childminder provides activities to help children learn about their world. For instance, children go into the local community to parks and visit playgroups, where they meet other children and develop their social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and acquire skills in readiness for the next stage in their learning, including school. Children listen well to stories and extend their knowledge and vocabulary. They take it in turns to choose puppets and props that are associated with a song or rhyme. Children develop their mathematical skills and they join in with songs and learn to say numbers in order. They are gaining skills for early writing and are encouraged to recognise their own names. Children are confident and happily engage with visitors. They are eager to join in and explore new activities and are motivated to learn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537689 Local authority Stoke-on-Trent Inspection number 10079358 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire. The childminder operates all year round on Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5.30pm, except for 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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