Childminder in Staffordshire

Inspection date 30 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 is a well-organised practitioner. She demonstrates a real passion for her role. She understands how children learn and develop, providing good-quality learning experiences that reflect children's interests and learning needs to help them progress well. n Children's understanding of the world around them is significantly enhanced through the interesting activities and varied outings the childminder arranges. Topic-based activities extend children's experiences further and effectively supports their learning about the wider community. n Children benefit from the homely and welcoming learning environment the childminder provides. They settle quickly and demonstrate, through their behaviour, that they feel safe, reassured and secure in the childminder's care. n The childminder is ambitious and strives to deliver high-quality provision for the children in her care. She interacts with other childminders and welcomes the sharing of

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This provision is good

good practice ideas. She takes advice from local authority advisers and prioritises areas for development. This has a positive impact on outcomes for children. n Children play outdoors regularly. However, the range of activities on offer to children outdoors is not as rich as those offered indoors.

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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 enhance the range of activities provided outdoors for children who choose to play and learn outdoors.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at documentation required for the efficient running of the childminder's provision. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder updates her knowledge of safeguarding and wider child protection issues to ensure she can quickly identify and address any concerns relating to children's welfare. She fully understands the reporting procedures she must follow. The childminder takes all the necessary steps to keep children safe indoors and outdoors. She accurately maintains required records, such as medication and accident records. She holds a current paediatric first-aid qualification. The childminder works effectively in partnership with parents and other professionals to identify and meet children's needs well. Parents are highly complimentary about the childminder. They say their child squeals with excitement when with the childminder. They cannot make any suggested improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes accurate assessments and keeps parents well informed about children's progress and how to support their learning at home. The childminder successfully encourages children to explore, experiment and learn through play. For example, when teaching young children about a farm, she provides edible resources, such as lime jelly and various cereals, to represent grass and fields. Children are keen and active learners. They develop their social skills as they interact with each other and the childminder's family members. The childminder provides children with daily opportunities to learn that print carries meaning, such as numbers and letters. The childminder asks meaningful questions to further children's communication skills. She purposefully uses positional language, such as 'underneath' and 'on top', to promote children's early understanding of mathematics.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children display a real sense of belonging as they confidently move around their environment. The childminder supports children's developing self-care needs well by encouraging them to wash their hands before they eat. The childminder supports children's social skills well. She takes children to toddler groups and community activities where they are able to socialise with wider groups of other children and families. Children's behaviour is good. They listen and respond well to praise they receive from the childminder. Children have independent access to water which keeps them well hydrated.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are prepared well for their future learning. They are confident and willing to explore. They are inquisitive and curious. Children use their imagination and experiences. For example, they cover their baby doll with a blanket and they attempt to drink from a pretend feeding cup. Children develop good moving and handling skills. For example, they attempt to sit on a chair and practise their new-found walking skills. They use spoons to feed themselves. Children are self-assured and happy.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540450 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 10089836 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 5 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She operates her provision all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, 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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Registers

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