Hunt Susan Yvonne

Inspection date 10 June 2019 Previous inspection date 7 April 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 provides children with a stimulating environment inside and outside. She offers a broad range of activities, resources and equipment. Children respond well to her and they make good progress in their learning. n The childminder ensures that the environment is secure and welcoming for the children. She carries out robust risk assessments to ensure that children are safe in her home. n The childminder is a positive role model who shares her clear expectations for good behaviour. She speaks calmly and kindly to children and helps them to learn about good manners, sharing and taking turns. This supports children's emotional well-being. n The childminder provides children with regular opportunities to mix with other groups of children at local playgroups, where they learn to gain confidence and develop good social skills. This helps extend their knowledge and understanding of the diverse lives,

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This provision is good

cultures and backgrounds of people in the wider world. n The childminder reflects on her practice regularly and she is keen to update and develop her skills and knowledge. The childminder has regular contact with other childminders in the local area, which helps her to share ideas and discuss best practice. n The childminder does not consistently focus observations and assessments sharply enough to plan precisely for children's next steps in learning. n The childminder has not fully developed practices for sharing information with other early years settings that children attend in order to enhance the continuity children experience in their learning.

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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 build on the use of observations and assessments to more sharply focus planning on what children need to learn next n strengthen methods of sharing information with other settings that children attend to help complement their learning further.

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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 and spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and children's records. 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 keeps her child protection knowledge up to date. She is confident with the procedure to follow should she have any concerns about children's welfare. All required documentation, including policies and procedures and written permissions from parents, are in place. Parents make positive and complimentary comments about how well their children are cared for by the childminder. The childminder regularly reviews the progress children are making. This enables her to identify any gaps in their development and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced childminder knows the children well and she provides activities that support their individual interests. For example, she had prepared cars and other vehicles in an engaging way. This is an activity that is a particular favourite with the children, and they use their problem-solving skills to ensure vehicles roll properly down the garage ramp. This promotes a great deal of communication from those who are still developing their language skills. The childminder makes regular observations and assessments that show children are making good progress. The activities planned promote creativity and exploration. For example, children enjoy exploring colour changes and the properties of water. The childminder talks to children and asks them questions to encourage them to think.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gives children plenty of praise and encouragement, which helps to boost their self-esteem and confidence. Children have regular opportunities to be active. The childminder successfully promotes children's physical health. She uses facilities in the local area daily, indoors and outdoors, for children to develop their skills further. The childminder encourages them to become independent learners and they happily help to tidy up the toys before moving on to the next activity. The childminder is effective at supporting children's early communication and language skills. For example, she clearly emphasises key words to help children enhance their understanding and speaking skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and are working within the typical range of development for their age. They acquire the skills they need for the next stage of their learning and eventual move on to school. They enjoy engaging in opportunities to enhance their early literacy skills. For instance, they like looking at books with the childminder and listen attentively to their favourite stories. Children are motivated and eager to learn. They develop many skills to be independent and show enthusiasm as they play and explore. Children are interested in technology. For example, they show their developing coordination skills as they move levers and press buttons on electronic toys.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 209892 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 10072558 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 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 7 April 2016

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The childminder registered in 1999. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, 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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