Childminder in Staffordshire

Inspection date 28 February 2019 Previous inspection date 21 April 2015

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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 The qualified and experienced childminder leads by example and is dedicated to supporting children and their families. She works effectively with her enthusiastic assistant, which helps to maintain the good levels of care. n The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively. Children develop strong bonds with the childminder and her assistant. They are kind, caring and attentive to children's needs and this helps them to settle quickly and easily. Parents comment positively about the 'warm, friendly and nurturing' childminder. n The childminder reviews her provision to make improvements. She meets regularly with other childminders and they share up-to-date information about early years issues. She also seeks the views of parents and children and takes account of their suggestions. n Children enjoy their play and learning. They concentrate well and become engrossed in activities. The childminder encourages children to do things for themselves and to be

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This provision is good

independent and active. n The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to challenge younger children's thinking and help them to extend their own ideas further. n The system used to assess and track children's development is not fully embedded or sharply focused enough to help to support children to make outstanding progress. n The childminder recognises the impact that training has on practice and she sources relevant courses for herself and her assistant.

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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 provide younger children with more opportunities to extend their thinking skills and build on their own ideas n embed further the assessment and tracking systems so that children are supported to make outstanding progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder, her assistant and children during play activities. n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector reviewed a range of documentation, including children's developmental records and the childminder's training certificates. n The inspector viewed parents' written comments regarding the childminder's practice and took these into account.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant understand the procedure to follow should they have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder ensures that all policies and procedures are implemented in her practice and these help children to stay safe and healthy. Both the childminder and her assistant are aware of how to recognise children who may be at risk from extreme behaviours and views. Partnerships with other settings and schools are good, ensuring they work successfully together to meet children's care and learning needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes regular observations of children's learning. She carries out assessments and monitors progress, to ensure children are moving forward in their development. Learning journals tell the story of a child's educational journey from their starting points. Children enjoy playing with a wide range of resources. They freely access items to explore and enjoy using their imaginations for interactive role play. Children talk to each other and create a world of imaginative fun and fantasy. For example, children use their imaginative skills as they take on the role of the adult while playing with dolls, pretending to feed and care for them. The childminder encourages younger children to develop their mathematical skills in daily activities. For example, she counts with children and helps them learn about shapes and sizes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children play in a welcoming environment. They know where to find their favourite toys and tidy them away after use. The childminder sets consistent boundaries and children behave well. They are polite and use their manners well. They learn to share toys and take turns. The childminder provides children with a wide range of outings in the community. They go to local parks, playgroups and the library. These experiences help children to learn about their local community, develop social skills and understand the world around them. The childminder supports children's good health well and provides nutritious snacks and daily exercise. She teaches children good personal hygiene routines effectively. Children learn to do things for themselves. They learn about how to keep themselves safe, for example, while discussing tripping hazards as they help to clean up the floor.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, do well in their learning. They are resilient and confident individuals who are motivated to explore and learn. Children's social development is moving forward at a good pace and they have developed high self-esteem and positive self-confidence. Children are developing the skills and attitudes they need for the future and are well prepared for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY293908 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 10071268 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 21 April 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Stafford, Staffordshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The setting receives funding for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder occasionally 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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Registers

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