Childminder in Staffordshire

Inspection date 15 May 2019 Previous inspection date 11 May 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 Partnerships with parents are effective with regard to exchanging information to ensure continuity of care and learning for children. Parents share very positive views about the service that the childminder provides. n The childminder has developed her outdoor area according to the age and interests of the children attending. She provides them with positive learning opportunities, such as growing their own plants. They plant seeds and when they are ready transfer them into larger pots. n The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively. Children develop strong bonds with the childminder and her assistant. They are kind, caring and attentive to children's needs, which helps them to settle quickly and easily. Parents comment on the 'warm, friendly and nurturing' childminder. n Children are happy in the care of the childminder and they readily engage in conversation with the childminder and her assistant. A gradual settling-in procedure,

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This provision is good

that is agreed with parents in accordance with their child's needs, helps children to feel emotionally secure. n The childminder does not use children's assessment information as precisely as she could, to help her to identify highly challenging targets to support children to make the best possible progress. n The childminder's evaluations do not consistently support her to identify sharply focused areas for improvement that promote excellent outcomes for all children.

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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 make the best possible use of children's assessment information to help set highly challenging targets to raise achievement to the highest level n enhance evaluations of practice even further and identify sharply focused areas for improvement that support all children to make rapid and sustained progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities 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 a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of all persons living and working at the premises. n The inspector spoke with the children during the inspection. 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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of her responsibilities and she works hard to keep children safe. The childminder knows children well and she is confident in recognising and recording concerns, such as any changes to children's behaviour. She knows the procedures to follow to report any concerns. The childminder ensures her assistant also recognises areas of concern and has a clear understanding of whom to contact. The childminder recognises the impact that training has on practice, and she sources relevant courses for herself and her assistant. For example, through paediatric first-aid and child protection training, the childminder has strengthened her knowledge and confidence in how to deal with different situations that may arise.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is consistently good. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the early years foundation stage. At the start of a child's placement with her, the childminder seeks information about their starting point from parents. She uses the information gained to inform her early assessments of children's progress. The childminder introduces new words to extend children's vocabulary. She repeats words and uses gestures to engage with children. The resources and activities that the childminder offers children are age appropriate and reflect their diversity, background and learning experiences. They access the recently improved outside area, which is age appropriate and child-friendly. In this area, children develop their physical skills as they engage in physical activity and daily exercise.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop close bonds with the childminder and they behave well. The childminder adopts a positive approach to managing behaviour to help foster children's self-esteem. She praises children's efforts and achievements and offers clear explanations as children learn to show consideration for others, share and take turns. Children are provided with ample opportunities to be active, which contributes to their good physical health. For instance, they walk to local parks regularly and experience exercise and fresh air during this journey. Children learn about the world around them in very practical ways. They actively visit local amenities, such as museums and the local airbase, and meet people from different backgrounds.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They develop good skills in readiness for the move on to school. They learn to manage their self-care needs independently and they confidently make decisions about their play. Children express themselves well. They explore their senses and make marks in different ways. They are confident, independent and able to solve problems and make choices about their own play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 209545 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 10071254 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 11 May 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Brewood, Staffordshire. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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