Sutton Deborah

Inspection date 14 February 2019 Previous inspection date 13 April 2016

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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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This provision is good

n Children benefit from the homely and welcoming learning environment the experienced childminder provides. They settle quickly and demonstrate, through their behaviour, that they feel safe, reassured and secure in the childminder's care. n Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder gathers detailed information from parents when children first attend. This helps her to understand children's developmental needs from the beginning. n The childminder shares her detailed assessments of children's progress with parents. This helps to support children's learning between the home and the childminder's setting, and helps to swiftly close any gaps in their development. n The childminder actively supports children's language development through a range of approaches. For example, she constantly talks to the children about what is happening. She reads stories and encourages them to join in with action songs.

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This provision is good

n The childminder does not use her knowledge of children effectively to identify precisely what they need to learn next to help them make the best possible progress. n The childminder reviews her provision and identifies ways to improve her practice. She takes advice from local authority advisers. However, she has not developed a targeted programme of professional development to improve her skills and knowledge to the highest level.

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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 identify and plan more precisely for what individual children need to learn next n seek wider training opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed children's play and the childminder's interaction during activities. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at documentation required for the efficient running of the childminder's provision. n The inspector took account of the written and verbal views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder updates her knowledge of safeguarding and wider child protection issues to ensure she can quickly identify and address any concerns relating to children's welfare. The childminder uses risk assessments effectively to identify and minimise potential hazards in her home, garden and while on outings. The childminder monitors children's progress and ensures they have good-quality learning opportunities. Parents are complimentary about the childminder. They say they feel reassured because their child is well cared for and settled. They comment that they appreciate the daily diaries which enable them to read what has happened during the day.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and assesses children's development and uses photographic evidence to share the varied range of activities and experiences they take part in. For example, they learn how to make pancakes which they then eat. Children make choices and lead their own play. They enjoy building towers and making cars using connecting and magnetic blocks. They make marks and use tools, including crayons and paintbrushes. The childminder constantly supports children's learning. She counts out loud and asks them to find the red and blue blocks. This challenges children and encourages and supports their thinking.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder shows a high regard for supporting children's emotional well-being. She shows children genuine affection and they enjoy sitting on her knee for cuddles. She knows children very well and is attentive to their needs. For instance, she knows when children are hungry and tired, outside of their normal routine. Care practices are good. For example, children learn that they wash their hands after having their nappy changed. Children have daily opportunities to enjoy fresh air. They practise their physical skills, such as running and climbing, in the garden and during visits to the local park. Children have independent access to healthy drinks which keep them well hydrated.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are prepared well for their future learning. They are confident and willing to learn and explore. They are inquisitive and curious. They work comfortably within the stages of development typically expected for their age. Children count objects to four and recognise some colours. They show interest when the childminder shows them the pet tortoise. This, alongside regular visits to the local pet store, helps children to develop empathy for living things.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY287540 Local authority Stoke-on-Trent Inspection number 10073407 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 3 Date of previous inspection 13 April 2016

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The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Trent Vale. She operates all year round from 7am 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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