Childminder 224585

Inspection date 14 August 2019 Previous inspection date 3 December 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 Children benefit from a warm and welcoming environment. They build strong relationships with the childminder and their peers. n Children's behaviour is consistently good. They play collaboratively and are respectful and sensitive to each other's needs. n Parents speak positively about the service provided by the childminder. They are happy and confident with the care their children receive. n The childminder knows the children in her care very well. She understands their individual needs and plans effectively for their personal development. n The childminder consistently supports children's emerging language. She constantly talks to the children and introduces new words into conversation. n The childminder has made good progress since her previous inspection. She now obtains information from parents about children's starting points when then begin at the setting, to help her to plan for children's learning from the outset.

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This provision is good

n Self-evaluation is not used effectively enough to help the childminder to plan ahead and identify key areas for improvement. n The childminder does not plan effectively for her own professional development. Although mandatory training is up to date, she does not seek opportunities to develop her knowledge and teaching skills.

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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 establish a focused programme of professional development to extend knowledge and teaching skills even more n use self-evaluation more effectively to identify improvements and raise all areas of the provision to the highest possible levels.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home and observed the areas used to care for children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records, the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate and evidence of the suitability of adults living and working on the premises. n The inspector took account of parents' views through verbal and written feedback. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures that her premises are safe and secure. For example, she vigilantly checks toys and equipment for signs of wear and tear and removes potential hazards prior to children going out to play. She has a good understanding of how to protect children from abuse and neglect. She knows the steps to take if she is concerned about the welfare of a child, or if an allegation is made against herself or a member of the household. The childminder uses assessment effectively to monitor the development of children and identify any gaps in their learning. She has strong partnerships with parents and uses daily discussions to keep them informed about their child's progress at the setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are confident and curious learners and show high levels of concentration. The childminder encourages them to think critically and problem solve. For example, they consider which blocks to use to make their structure strong and prevent it from falling over. Children of all ages engage in imaginative play. For example, they use the small- world resources to create a hospital and younger children join in making the 'nee-nar' sound of the ambulance. The childminder encourages children to use mathematical language such as 'smaller' and 'taller' as they measure themselves against the towers they have built.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder uses ongoing praise and encouragement to support children's development. She manages behaviour promptly and consistently, and children respond well to her direction. They are considerate, take turns and play well together. The childminder helps to familiarise children with their community. For example, they accompany her to the shops and use public transport to visit local places of interest. Children develop good hygiene routines and know how to help to protect themselves from infection. For example, they demonstrate a good handwashing technique and explain how to wash in-between their fingers to remove dirt and germs.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make at least typical progress from their individual starting points. They are well prepared for their next steps in learning and the eventual move to school. For example, younger children show good pencil control as they draw shapes, while older children practise writing their names. Children learn to fasten their coats and shoes and use the toilet independently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 224585 Local authority Stoke-on-Trent Inspection number 10089064 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 3 December 2018

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The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in Stoke-on-Trent. She operates all year round from 8.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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