Childminder in Staffordshire

Inspection date 10 June 2019 Previous inspection date 10 June 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 has a wide range of experience in caring for children and works well with her co-childminder and assistant. She shares ideas with parents to help them guide their children's learning at home and makes effective use of her knowledge to offer parents advice and support. n The childminder observes children and closely tracks their development. She identifies any gaps in their learning and what they need to learn next. Parents regularly contribute to assessments and share their observations from home. The childminder provides progress reports for parents to see how their children are developing. n Children make good progress and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. They enjoy interacting and playing together. Children show that they have secure and trusting relationships with the childminder and are happy and sociable. n The premises are welcoming and well organised. Children enjoy frequent opportunities

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This provision is good

to play outdoors in the garden and enjoy playing with the wide variety of toys and resources. This helps them to make independent choices as they play. n The childminder gathers feedback from parents, her co-childminder and assistant to help identify areas for development and to reflect on the provision to make improvements that meet the needs of the children. n On occasions, during adult-led activities, the childminder does not always ensure that all children are highly challenged and stimulated to learn more. n The childminder does not always share enough information about children's care and learning with the schools they attend, to promote continuity in their care and 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 review the planning of group activities so that all children are highly engaged and motivated to learn more n strengthen the already good links with schools that children attend, to achieve the best consistency in complementing the learning experiences children receive.

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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 outside, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the childminder's home used for childminding purposes. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and the co-childminder. n The inspector spoke to a parent and considered the views of children and parents. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults living and working in the household.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is fully aware of the possible indicators of abuse and knows how to report any concerns she may have about children's welfare. She attends regular safeguarding training. This has a positive impact on her understanding of child protection policies and procedures. The childminder completes regular safety checks to make sure that children are safe and secure. She completes a range of professional development opportunities and networks with other childminders to broaden her skills and knowledge. She supervises her assistant effectively and ensures that she completes a range of training to further develop their childcare practice. The childminder has a strong relationship with parents and carers and shares information with them to promote continuity in their children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a clear understanding of how children learn. She plans interesting activities that focus on their interests and help children make good overall progress. Children learn how to count as they play and start to recognise numerals and letters. They use chalks to mark make which promotes their early writing skills and recognition of familiar shapes. Children learn how to shape and manage malleable materials, which helps to develop their smaller muscles. They learn new words and respond well to the childminder's guidance and instructions. Children learn to plant seeds and grow these in a greenhouse. They listen attentively to a story about a hungry caterpillar and identify the fruit the caterpillar eats. The childminder uses props and pictures to illustrate the story and models language for them. Children are eager to learn and confidently solve problems such as how to carry a doll's pushchair up a small step.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and demonstrate a strong sense of belonging in the childminder's care. Younger children sleep in safety and comfort and are closely monitored by the childminder. Children behave well, share toys and are learning to be kind to each other. The childminder supports children's healthy lifestyles and ensures they eat healthy meals and snacks. They cooperate well with familiar routines that keep them safe. For example, they wash their hands before their meals and snacks. Children are confident and help each other to learn. The childminder encourages children to share their home language with other children. For example, a younger child teaches an older child how to count in Spanish. This promotes their self-esteem and helps them to feel positive about their achievements.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress, given their starting points. They develop good speaking skills and confidently learn to use new words. Children select their own activities and make it known to the childminder what they would like to do next. Children listen well and understand the questions that are asked of them. They enjoy storytelling activities and join in with repeated phrases. Children develop the key skills they need in readiness for their move on to school and the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 209843 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 10072556 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 21 Date of previous inspection 10 June 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Stonnall, Walsall. The childminder works with a co-childminder and an assistant. She operates all year round from 7am until 6am, 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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