Moore Sara Ellen

Inspection date 19 December 2018 Previous inspection date 15 September 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 has reflected well and taken effective steps to improve since the last inspection. She values the views of parents and proactively identifies ways to develop. For example, she plans to introduce new methods of communicating with parents about children's progress. n The childminder and her assistant use their good knowledge of how children learn to help them to progress well. This includes children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to investigate and test out different ways of doing things. For example, children eagerly explore blocks of ice and use various methods to free objects frozen inside, such as hitting the ice with a hammer and melting it with water. They work out how to use a tool to create bubbles and wave their arms vigorously. n The childminder and her assistant use effective methods to help children learn to

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This provision is good

manage their feelings and behaviour. They help children learn to tolerate delay and take turns, and teach them about expected behaviour, such as at mealtimes. n The childminder does not use children's assessment information as well as possible to target precisely the next steps in children's learning. n At times, the childminder and her assistant do not identify how to adapt their teaching in response to children's play ideas, to extend their learning even further.

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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 assessment information to target precisely the next steps in each child's individual learning, to help accelerate their progress n identify when to adapt teaching in response to children's spontaneous play ideas, to extend their play ideas further and help them to 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, her assistant and the children at appropriate times during the inspection and carried out a joint evaluation of the teaching and learning with the childminder. n The inspector had a tour of 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 and her assistant have a good awareness of how to keep children safe. They know about possible signs that would alert them to a concern about a child's welfare and the correct procedure to follow to keep them safe. The childminder has taken positive steps to develop her professional skills. Recent training has given her new ideas to support children's progress across the different areas of learning. She provides effective support for her assistant. This includes training, reflecting on practice together and offering ideas to improve her teaching. The childminder works well in partnership with parents and other providers. She has frequent discussions with parents about their children's progress and well-being, and works alongside settings that children also attend. This communication helps to support continuity in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors children's progress carefully. She plans a wide range of interesting activities that motivates them to play and learn. Children develop their understanding of cause and effect, such as how to operate toys by pushing levers and winding them up. They enjoy filling a bucket with stones and lowering it using a pulley system. The childminder and her assistant support children's communication and language development skilfully. Younger children express their needs and wishes clearly, and older children ask questions. Children know how to give instructions to technology devices, such as requesting their favourite songs to be played.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant support children's independence well. They provide them with many opportunities to become independent in managing their own needs, such as their personal care routines and feeding themselves with a spoon. Children gain a sense of responsibility and eagerly help with everyday tasks. The childminder provides a welcoming environment where children feel secure and are happy to play. Children form good relationships with the childminder and her assistant and have a strong sense of belonging.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain a good range of useful skills that prepares them well for school. They enjoy practising their writing and have good levels of concentration. They use mathematical language confidently as they play, such as counting building blocks independently. Children develop their physical skills well. This includes using syringes and pipettes to transfer water and throwing balls at a target. They learn how to operate different fastenings, such as zips and buckles.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY152980 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 10085319 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 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 20 Date of previous inspection 15 September 2017

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Tamworth. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays, family holidays and a week at Christmas. The childminder receives funding to provide free early years education for three-year-old children. She works with an assistant.

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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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