Childminder in Staffordshire

Inspection date 8 July 2019 Previous inspection date 2 October 2014

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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 is quick to respond to children's needs and interests. She is skilled at following young children's lead and enhancing their play. Children are keen to join in with activities and make good progress in their learning. n The childminder provides a well-organised environment with a good range of easily accessible resources inside and outside. This allows children to make independent choices in their play. n Children are settled, happy and confident. They demonstrate that they have formed secure attachments with the warm and caring childminder. n Partnerships with parents are very well established. The childminder talks with parents each day and shares children's assessment records regularly to help parents support their child's learning further at home. n Self-evaluation procedures do not consistently identify precise priorities to improve the quality of service even further. n The childminder does not always target specific activities to closely match children's

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This provision is good

next steps in learning and help them make the best possible progress.

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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 improve the already good quality of service even further by strengthening evaluation procedures to identify precise areas to develop n develop further the planning of activities to focus more sharply on supporting children's next steps in learning to help them make the best possible progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of the teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder and had discussions at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a range of documents, including children's observations and assessments, training records and a sample of policies and procedures. The inspector discussed planning and self-evaluation with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of parents written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly completes training and is knowledgeable about the signs and symptoms of abuse. She has a sound understanding of the 'Prevent' duty and promotes British values throughout her practice. The childminder has a comprehensive safeguarding policy and knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder monitors the progress children make from entry. She ensures that any gaps in learning are swiftly identified and children are provided with the appropriate support. The childminder regularly completes training to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. She has developed positive relationships with local childminders and other professionals who work with the children, such as teachers. This helps her to provide support in children's learning and continuity of care. Parents are very pleased with the service provided by the

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

childminder. They comment on their children's good progress, confidence and the close bonds they have made with the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how young children learn. Babies enjoy exploring freely. They can access a range of resources independently, such as dolls, books and electronic toys. Young children are keen to learn and join in activities. For example, they enjoy playing with inset jigsaws, naming objects and matching them to pictures on the baseboard. Outside, young children demonstrate their ability to balance and use a scooter. They enjoy pushing themselves along in cars and using their imagination as the childminder asks where they are going. Young children enjoy drawing their own pictures, demonstrating their increasing pencil control.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model and successfully promotes children's good behaviour. She gathers information from parents to find out children's individual needs and preferences from the start. This helps to support children in their transition from home. The childminder helps children to develop safe and healthy lifestyles effectively. Children learn how to play safely. They practise good personal hygiene routines and benefit from regular physical activities. The childminder regularly takes children out to local playgroups where they can develop their social skills. They also go out into the local area, including to the park and library. This helps to develop children's awareness of the local community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress and are working in line with expectations for their age. They enjoy looking at books and joining in with action songs and rhymes. Children learn to recognise their name and use a pencil with increasing control. They are encouraged to play amicably alongside each other and learn how to take turns and share resources. Children develop good skills in preparation for future learning and later moves to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 209689 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 10106087 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 2 October 2014

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The childminder registered in 1985 and lives in Tamworth, Staffordshire. She operates Monday to Thursday from 7am to 6pm and on Friday from 7am to 4pm, all year round.

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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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