Childminder in Staffordshire

Inspection date 6 March 2019 Previous inspection date 14 July 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 The childminder is committed to improving her professional skills to keep her knowledge updated. She completes training regularly to extend her teaching skills and further improve outcomes for children. For example, recent training has helped her to refine her arrangements for assessing children's progress at the age of two. n The childminder assesses children's progress accurately to identify their next steps in learning. She works closely with parents of new children to establish their starting points. This helps to build relationships and plan for children's needs from their very first day. The childminder has a thorough understanding of each child's needs and interests. n Children make good progress. They are motivated to learn, explore and to make decisions in their play. They gain a wide range of useful skills that prepare them well for their future learning and move to school. n The childminder relates to children in a calm and nurturing way. Children are happy

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This provision is good

and at ease in the childminder's care. They enjoy cuddles, and seek comfort and reassurance from her. n Children are well supported to gain good levels of independence. Babies learn to feed themselves and help to chop up their food. Older children change clothes independently and manage their personal needs confidently. n The childminder does not fully consider how she can best support children who prefer to play and learn outdoors. n At times, the childminder does not identify some opportunities that arise to extend children's play experiences even further in order to offer an even higher level of challenge.

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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 develop further the planning for the use of outdoor provision and provide a wider range of learning experiences, to help children who learn best outdoors to make the best possible progress n reflect more precisely on practice to identify how children's good learning experiences can be enhanced even further, to provide them with the highest level of learning opportunities.

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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 and 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 has a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe. She attends regular training to keep her safeguarding knowledge updated. She has a clear understanding of the process to follow should she need to report any concerns about a child's well-being. The childminder regularly exchanges information with parents and other providers about children's care and learning needs. This helps to support good continuity in their care and development. The childminder evaluates the quality of her provision effectively to identify where she can make further improvements. She values the contributions that parents make to this process.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how young children learn. She takes account of children's age and stage of development to inform planning. The childminder is skilled in helping children to acquire good communication and language skills. She uses age-appropriate language and helps them to build their range of vocabulary, such as naming actions and objects. Babies eagerly practise their sounds, listen carefully to what the childminder says and copy words they hear. Older children ask questions and explore the sounds they can hear in more complex words, such as 'magnifying glass'. The childminder supports children's mathematical understanding effectively. For example, she models counting and talks about shapes. She helps children to develop their understanding of weight and measure as children help to weigh ingredients to make pancakes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with clear expectations and their behaviour is good. She helps children to develop their confidence and appropriate social skills. For instance, she plans effective opportunities for children to meet new people and make friends in the local community. Children learn to share and take turns. They gain a good understanding about healthy lifestyles. Children learn about hygiene practices, and about making healthy food choices. The childminder plans an interesting range of activities that help children to gain an awareness of diversity. Children learn about different celebrations, such as Chinese New Year and enjoy eating food with chopsticks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well with their physical development. They learn to negotiate obstacles, such as steps, and concentrate as they use their hands and a variety of tools to shape dough. They develop their literacy skills and eagerly practise their writing. Children enjoy making marks with paint brushes and chalks. They benefit from opportunities to handle books and listen to stories. For example, they bring in their favourite books from home and dress up as characters from different stories. Younger children develop their understanding of the world and explore how sounds can be made with different objects and materials.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY338194 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 10073723 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 4 Date of previous inspection 14 July 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2000. She operates from 8am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for three-year-old children.

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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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