Childminder in Staffordshire

Inspection date 19 March 2019 Previous inspection date 13 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 makes good use of opportunities to develop her skills. She completes regular training and exchanges good practice with other childminders. For example, she has recently identified how she can further develop the learning journeys she uses for logging and monitoring children's achievements. n The childminder uses her good understanding of how young children learn, to assess their progress and plan for the next steps in their learning. She works closely with parents to establish children's starting points. This helps her to plan successfully for children's learning from the outset. n Children make good progress, have positive attitudes to learning and are curious. For example, they ask thoughtful questions to help clarify their understanding as they investigate sensory materials such as flour and gloop. They investigate what happens as they pour the liquid into different containers. n The childminder is kind and nurturing. Children form close relationships with her and

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This provision is good

enjoy spending time in her care. n The childminder is a positive role model, helping children learn to manage their feelings and behaviour. She uses a range of effective strategies to help children learn about boundaries and to overcome any frustrations they may experience. n The childminder does not fully consider the needs of the youngest children during some planned activities to maximise their level of their participation. n At times, the childminder does not recognise when children need additional support to secure their understanding in areas of learning that they find more challenging.

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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 where activities can be adapted to include the best possible learning opportunities for the youngest children n recognise when children need further guidance and intervention to fully secure their understanding to support their learning even further.

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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 has a clear understanding of the process to follow should she need to report any concerns about a child's well-being. The childminder effectively reviews her provision and identifies areas for further improvement. For example, she plans to make changes to her assessment and tracking system to bring it in line with other settings children also attend. The childminder has developed strong partnerships with parents. She keeps them well informed about children's progress and helps them to support learning at home, helping to provide good continuity in children's care and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's communication and language development skilfully. For example, she comments effectively on children's play and helps to extend their language. Children listen carefully to the childminder, repeat what she says and explore the sounds, and meaning of new words such as 'vanish'. Younger children eagerly practise their sounds and string these together to reflect sentences. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to develop their mathematical understanding. They enjoy finding the matching half of fruit and vegetables as they use role-play food, and learn to recognise colours. Children progress well with their early literacy and show an interest in books. They eagerly practise their writing and explore the marks they make as they move animals through the tray of gloop.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's good health successfully. Children learn the importance of washing their hands before mealtimes and enjoy healthy snacks and drinks. The childminder implements effective routines to support children's dental care. She provides good opportunities for children to develop their independence. Children gain a sense of responsibility and eagerly help with tidying and cleaning their play areas. For instance they help to clear up gloop from the floor. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to learn about the local community and to gain an awareness of diversity, learning about the different ways people celebrate. Children make new friends at the various groups they visit with the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children acquire a good range of useful skills that prepare them well for their future learning and school. Older children sustain their interest well and concentrate on activities they enjoy. They benefit from opportunities to practise their physical skills and enjoy opportunities to be adventurous, such as climbing on play equipment in the park. Older children persevere as they use tweezers to move objects and thread shapes onto string. Children gain an understanding of the world and learn about the natural environment, such as the seasons and how the young local geese change over time.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY286036 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 10073393 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 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 13 July 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant qualification at level 3. She receives funding to provide free early years education for two-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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