Childminder in Staffordshire

Inspection date 30 August 2018 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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n Children are settled and happy, and develop good levels of independence within their play. For example, they enjoy taking responsibility for small tasks and tidy away their toys. n Children enjoy regular outings in the local community where they meet other people, develop new skills and learn about the wider world. n The childminder provides a highly stimulating and welcoming environment for children. Children have a wide range of opportunities to explore and experience varied activities, promoting their learning. n The childminder helps children to learn about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. She provides them with healthy snacks and plenty of opportunities for children to benefit from fresh air and exercise. n Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. The childminder regularly assesses and monitors children's development and plans activities to further their development.

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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 provide children with a greater level of challenge during activities to extend their learning even further n develop partnerships with other settings that children attend and schools to which they will transfer to, to promote continuity in children's learning and and to share relevant information for all children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the children participating in activities and observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning with the childminder and her co childminder. n The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at a range of documents, including children's learning journals, the childminder's assessment information and a range of policies and procedures. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living on the premises. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through the written information provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse, and what to do if she has concerns. The childminder extends her knowledge and skills and attends a range of professional development events to gain new ideas. She reflects on her practice with her co-childminder to drive forward improvements. She meets with other childminders regularly to share ideas. The childminder is well organised. She maintains an exceptionally safe environment and ensures that children have enough space to play safely. Parents are very complimentary about the quality of care their children receive. The childminder shares information with parents about their child's learning to provide continuity in their learning. The childminder effectively assesses any potential hazards on the premises, in the garden and while on outings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a broad range of activities which she matches to children's individual interests and their stages of development. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well and encourages children to observe and comment on what they see. For example, she asks children to talk about what they see when glitter is mixed with coloured sand and reflects in the sunlight. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to develop their creative skills as they play with sand and paint. She asks children well-considered questions and shows a genuine interest in what they have to say. They learn about different shapes and sizes. They confidently lead their own play and listen attentively.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder builds strong relationships with children. Children follow good hygiene routines and eat healthy snacks. Their physical well-being and health are successfully promoted and the childminder ensures that children spend plenty of time outdoors in the garden. The childminder is attentive and provides children with lots of praise and encouragement. Children are very happy and settled. They behave well and learn to share. They play cooperatively and take turns. The childminder helps to support children's developing self-esteem and sense of belonging. They learn to do things for themselves, such as peeling and cutting up their fruit at snack time.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated and enthusiastic learners. They are confident communicators who express their needs well. They paint images of their choosing on large sheets of paper and experiment with a container of soapy water and toys. They enjoy listening to stories and dressing up as characters in the books. Children are learning skills necessary for their future learning, such as their move on to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY554607 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 10059540 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 3 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and co-childminds with a childminder at her home in Great Wyrley, West Midlands. She operates all year round from 7am 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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