Childminder EY429906

Inspection date 6 March 2019 Previous inspection date 24 August 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 childminder is well qualified and recognises the importance of children learning through play. She provides a stimulating environment where children can play with a good range of resources. Children make good progress in their learning and development. n The childminder gives children plenty of praise for their achievements, helping to raise their self-esteem and confidence. Children behave well and know the rules and boundaries in the home. This helps children to know what is expected of them. n The childminder reflects on her practice. She considers what works well and what improvements to make. She seeks the views of parents and children to help maintain good standards and drive further improvements. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with other professionals, to ensure information sharing is effective. This helps to make sure children's needs are identified and met well.

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This provision is good

n There is a good two-way exchange of helpful information between the childminder and parents that contributes to continuity in children's care and learning. For example, the childminder finds out from new parents what they know about children's abilities and development before they start with her. n The childminder has not developed an ambitious programme to continually improve her professional knowledge and raise teaching to an even higher level. n At times, the childminder's assessments of children's learning are not as precise as possible to help her plan and support children to make even better progress.

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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 establish a targeted plan for continual professional development, to enhance teaching and learning to the highest level n strengthen the use of assessments to better identify and plan for children's next steps in learning even more precisely, to help them make the best progress possible.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. 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

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a very secure understanding of her duties to keep children safe. She is aware of the signs to look for which may indicate children are at risk from harm. She knows where to report concerns about children's safety and welfare. The childminder checks and maintains the environment daily to ensure it is suitably safe for children to play in. She regularly reviews her policies, procedures and risk assessments. The childminder is vigilant about supervising children, to ensure she can see or hear them at all times. Parents are complimentary about the care and learning opportunities their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they play. She constantly takes into account children's interests when she is planning activities. This helps to support their enthusiasm and engagement. The childminder provides children with good support to close any gaps in their learning. The childminder plays alongside children. She gets down to their level and uses appropriate language to communicate, especially when talking to younger children. The childminder captures opportunities to build on children's learning. For instance, as children play with modelling dough, the childminder helps children to learn the names of the shapes and tools that they use. She shows children how to make a ball using the dough. The childminder supports children's communication and language development well. For example, she encourages conversation and introduces new words as they read books together. Children enjoy singing their favourite songs and rhymes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model. Children have a close relationship with her and go to her readily for reassurance. Children's physical health is supported well. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to access the outdoor environment and other facilities within her local area daily. For example, the childminder takes them on visits to the library and to the park. The childminder supports children to solve problems. For example, when children want to get different toys out, the childminder encourages them to think about what they need to do to make sure there is enough space to use them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They develop their independence and enjoy many opportunities to investigate their surroundings. Children become effective communicators. They learn to take turns and use good manners. Toddlers confidently learn how to feed themselves and older children learn how to tidy away toys and resources when they have finished with them. Children develop the skills they need to prepare for the next stages of their learning. They learn the names of colours and are beginning to count confidently. They are motivated and eager to learn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY429906 Local authority Stoke-on-Trent Inspection number 10066115 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 24 August 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, each weekday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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