Low, Claire Louise

Inspection date 5 April 2019 Previous inspection date 27 February 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 nurtures children's emotional well-being very well. She is attentive and recognises when younger children's dispositions change, for example when they need a reassuring cuddle or rest. n The childminder's systems for observation and assessment are used effectively to plan appropriate activities to support children's next steps in learning. Parents contribute from the start and help the childminder to establish what children already know and can do. They are kept regularly informed about their child's progress. n The childminder updates her skills through regular training and implements new knowledge and ideas to improve activities. For instance, she now enhances play with dough by providing additional objects for children to choose from, such as match sticks, pipe cleaners and googly eyes. As a result, children's imagination and creativity have improved. n The childminder reflects on her practice and gathers the views of parents to help

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This provision is good

evaluate the service she provides. She has continued to improve the outdoor area since her last inspection. n Occasionally, during activities the childminder does not make the best use of opportunities to develop young children's speech and language as she does not always use enough simplified language. n Opportunities to further develop the successful working relationships with parents are sometimes missed. The childminder does not give precise enough information to parents on ways in which they can more effectively support children's next steps at home.

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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 teaching strategies that support young children's communication and language skills to a higher level n provide more precise information on ways in which parents can support children's next steps in learning at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home used by children and observed play and learning opportunities. n The inspector jointly discussed and evaluated an activity. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at and discussed a range of records, policies and procedures with the childminder, including evidence of qualifications and the suitability of all adults living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written comments.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the local procedures to follow if she has concerns about children's welfare. Children's progress is continually monitored to ensure there are no gaps in their learning. The childminder has developed good partnership working with other settings children attend, such as nursery. They regularly exchange meaningful information about children's development and work together on children's next steps in learning. This helps to provide continuity in children's learning and development. Parents' written comments are very positive. They appreciate the safe and welcoming environment the childminder provides and her consideration for their needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has effective teaching skills. She plays alongside young children, allowing them to actively explore as they take the lead in their play. For example, children work out how to place stacking rings on a pole in the correct order. They persevere in working out how to turn and pull a wooden wheeled box along behind them. The childminder intervenes when required and supports children by demonstrating what to do. Children enjoy sharing stories and joining in with songs and rhymes. Outside, children learn about nature as they grow their own fruit and vegetables. They develop their physical skills as they enjoy kicking a ball to the childminder and have fun on the slide and trampoline.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and friendly service. Children settle quickly, reassured by the warm and caring relationships they share with the childminder. The childminder is a good role model and sets clear, age-appropriate house rules. Children behave well. The childminder encourages children's good health and physical development effectively. For example, children enjoy healthy snacks and meals. They are taught good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before meals. Children have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise in the garden or local parks. The childminder takes children on regular outings into the wider community. Children go to toddler groups, a soft-play area and the local library, where they develop their social skills and learn to take turns and share.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and acquire skills in readiness for the next stage in their learning, including school. From a young age, children are encouraged to become independent, for example putting on their own wellies. They confidently express choices in their play and follow simple instructions well. Children develop their early literacy skills. Older children learn to recognise and link sounds to letters. Younger children develop early writing skills. For example, they enjoy decorating a paper plate by making marks using wax crayons before folding and adding objects to make it into a 'shaker'.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY468955 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 10071286 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 27 February 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire. She operates all year round from 8am until 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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