Childminder 210015

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder provides a safe and secure environment, both indoors and outdoors, for children to play and explore. She offers a range of resources and toys which cover the different areas of learning. Through discussion, the childminder displays how well she knows the children in her care and how she has built strong attachments with them. n The childminder explains how she observes children as they play and assesses the progress they are making. She explains that this helps her to identify their next steps in learning. The childminder discusses how she provides a mixture of adult-led and child-initiated learning experiences and how she plans activities with children's next steps in learning in mind. n The childminder describes how she helps to raise children's awareness of cultures and faiths that are different from their own. For example, the childminder discusses how she looks at multicultural books with the children and

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talks to them about different customs and celebrations. n The childminder displays an understanding of how to manage children's behaviour. She describes how she reinforces positive behaviour and provides lots of encouragement and praise, which helps to promote children's self- esteem. n The childminder recognises the importance of her own professional development. She explains how she completes mandatory training and frequently researches information online to keep her practice up to date. n The childminder demonstrates the importance of building positive relationships with parents. She explains how she gathers valuable information from parents about their child before they start. The childminder describes how she keeps parents informed of their child's learning and progress. n The childminder keeps records, policies and procedures that are required for the safe and effective management of her provision.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a secure understanding of how to keep children safe from abuse and neglect. She has a clear understanding of wider safeguarding concerns. The childminder has comprehensive safeguarding policies in place and understands the protocol to follow in order to protect children's well-being.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 210015 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 10072560 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 0 to 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 17 May 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1982. She lives in the Kidsgrove area of Stoke-on- Trent. The childminder operates her service from 7.30am until 5.30pm on Monday to Thursday, and from 7.30am until 4pm on Friday. She operates her service all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk, where the childminder spoke about the different resources she provides and the activities she offers children. n The inspector viewed a sample of documents, including policies and procedures. n The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and assessed them for suitability. This included the safety of the home, toys and resources available. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about children's learning and development, safeguarding and self-evaluation.

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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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