Childminder in Stoke-on-Trent

Inspection date 1 April 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 promotes children's development well. She monitors their achievements consistently. This helps to ensure that they are learning and identifies any emerging gaps. All children make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder is a good role model. She has high expectations of children and supports each child to develop an awareness of managing their own behaviour. Children learn to take turns with toys and resources. They learn to behave appropriately and are well mannered. n The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and seeks the views of parents and children when reviewing the setting. She considers what works well and what improvements to make. For example, the childminder has reviewed and developed extremely effective systems for assessing children's progress which is shared with parents. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnerships with other

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This provision is good

professionals to ensure information-sharing is effective. This helps to make sure children's needs are identified and met well. n Although children have a lot of resources to choose from, these are not always easily accessible and it is unclear what is available. This does not support children to make their own choices about what they would like to play with. n The childminder has not fully developed rich and varied experiences across all areas of learning for those children who enjoy playing and learning outdoors.

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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 review the organisation of the indoor environment to enable children to make informed choices about their play n extend the range of opportunities and experiences available to challenge and support those children who prefer to play and learn outdoors.

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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 indoors and outdoors 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 completes regular training, including first aid and safeguarding. She carries out daily checks to ensure her home is clean, safe and suitable. The childminder understands her responsibilities to keep children safe. She is aware of the signs to look for which may indicate children are at risk from harm. She has a good understanding of the local procedures to follow to report any concerns she has about a child's welfare. Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder works closely with them and there are effective arrangements to share details about children's learning. For example, the childminder has introduced home visits to help keep parents informed about their children's progress. This shared approach promotes continuity between their home and the childminder's setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder uses effective teaching strategies to help children to learn. For example, she shows them how to do things and then encourages them to try for themselves. The childminder completes regular observations of children's learning. She carries out assessments to ensure children are moving forward in their development. She engages with children in their play and promotes their imagination and language well. For example, she extends children's ideas as they pretend to be pirates. The childminder helps children learn about their world. Children look carefully at a selection of insects and talk about what they can see. They are then delighted when they discover more 'minibeasts' in the garden. Young children demonstrate a good understanding of counting and using numbers as they build their tower of bricks. The childminder supports this aspect of their learning well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a kind and caring approach. She responds to toddlers' needs by sensitively providing warm and consistent care, for example cuddles and smiles, to support their emotional well-being. The childminder knows in detail about children's preferences and routines and adopts a flexible approach to ensure these individual needs are met. She promotes children's awareness of healthy lifestyles and provides nutritious home-made meals, which she displays on a menu board for parents and children to see. Young children are developing good self-care skills and they are growing in confidence in toileting and handwashing. Children benefit from opportunities to gain fresh air and exercise daily. They enjoy regular outings to areas of interest and to parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have a natural curiosity which is nurtured and encouraged. They show an eagerness to learn and embrace new activities. Children's social development is moving forward at a good pace and they develop good attitudes towards each other. Children gain the skills that prepare them well for the next stage of their learning and eventual move on to school. For example, they show good self-esteem and self-confidence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543878 Local authority Stoke-on-Trent Inspection number 10090420 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 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017. She operates all year round, from 7.30am 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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