Childminder in Staffordshire

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children thrive in the welcoming and stimulating environment, which is organised to support children's learning and development. They show incredible confidence and are very independent learners. The childminder has good knowledge of the individual children in her care. She knows their strengths and areas for personal development. Children are well cared for and relationships between the childminder and children are secure.

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The provision is good

The childminder offers support and comfort when children are upset and talks to them about their emotions. She uses all opportunities to support children to understand others and develop relationships with one another. Older children show concern for babies, who delight with the attention and respond with smiles and giggles. The childminder encourages children to use good manners and to be respectful to others and the environment. Children quickly learn the key skills to help them share and take turns.

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The provision is good

The childminder understands the importance of supporting children's early communication and language skills. For example, she provides a running commentary as children play and initiates purposeful discussions. This provides children with opportunities to hear new vocabulary and sentences. The childminder uses stories and nursery rhymes to encourage children to repeat sounds and move their bodies. For example, the childminder role models words, such as 'lobster', as she reads a sea-life story. Young children repeat 'snip, snip, snip' and use their fingers to demonstrate the lobster claw movements and sounds. They giggle as they look at the pictures in the book and imitate the childminder.

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need to do better?

n The childminder develops a good understanding of each child's unique needs across all seven areas of learning. She uses this to inform her planning and identify children's next steps in learning. She follows children's current play interests well. For example, she provides blocks for children who like to build towers and stack blocks on top of each other. The childminder uses this opportunity to help children recite numbers and recognise some colours. However, sometimes, she answers her own questions before giving children time to respond and develop their own thinking skills further. n Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder quickly establishes close and secure relationships with the children and their families. Parents comment that they are very happy with the care provided. They say their children thoroughly enjoy coming to the childminder and benefit from the wide range of experiences that she offers. They fully appreciate her flexible

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approach to meet the individual needs of their family.

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need to do better?

23 September 2019 n The childminder plans regular outings by car and by foot to various places within the community. Children visit local parks, shops and the nearby fields where they see farm animals and learn about the world around them. All trips are well risk assessed to ensure that all potential hazards are identified and minimised. The childminder uses these opportunities to teach children about risks. For example, they talk about how some animals may bite and learn how to cross roads safely. n The childminder knows children in her care very well. She recognises when they are hungry, tired or need a cuddle, and responds swiftly to meet their individual requirements. When children first start their placement, the childminder gains good information about their care needs and routines. However, she does not always gather important information about children's development to identify children's curriculum starting points quickly.

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n Children are confident and keen to learn. They gain the skills that prepare them well for the next stage of their learning and the eventual move on to school. Children recite numbers beyond 10 and use language relating to size and shape. Children learn to be confident at carrying out age-appropriate tasks independently. For example, they tidy away toys when they have finished playing with them. n The childminder helps children to be emotionally prepared for their move onto school. For instance, she reads stories and talks to the children about starting school. She takes the children to visit the local school to familiarise them with a school environment. n The childminder is committed to her role and regularly evaluates her provision. She welcomes feedback from parents and monitors the changing needs of the children. The childminder takes a proactive approach to keep her knowledge up to date. Some of the ways she achieves this, is through the use of online

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resources and by reading childcare publications.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a robust knowledge and understanding of her role in the prevention or early identification of abuse and neglect. She understands the child protection referral procedures and the action to take in the event of a concern about a child in her care. She places a strong focus on working with other professionals to safeguard children and to promote their welfare and education. The childminder completes daily checks of the indoor and outdoor environments to ensure they remain safe for children to use.

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should:

23 September 2019 n allow children enough time to think and respond to questions during play and discussions n obtain more detailed information from parents when their child first starts to help identify children's starting points and plan the curriculum for that child.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY426589 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 10071280 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 to 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 5 June 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Brown Edge, Staffordshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a learning walk of the premises. She observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentations and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

23 September 2019 23 September 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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