Childminder in Staffordshire

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children are extremely happy and settled with this enthusiastic and caring childminder. Every opportunity is taken to engage children in learning through play. As a result, children are highly motivated to join in activities and demonstrate superb levels of concentration for their age. Young children are enthralled as the childminder reads them a story. The childminder effortlessly extends their vocabulary, supports their counting skills and broadens their understanding of the natural world. Young children confidently take responsibility in their role as 'helper'. They count how many cups they need for the children and set the table for snack time. Interactions between the childminder and children are delightful. The childminder is an excellent role model, teaching children to be kind and considerate towards each other. Children's behaviour is exemplary. The childminder joins in their play, asking meaningful questions to extend their learning. For example, the

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The provision is outstanding

childminder introduces the word 'camouflage' as the children talk about the colour of the snow leopard they saw at the zoo. Children are absorbed in their role play. Inside they pretend to make meals and care for the baby dolls. They create their own sound effects and ensure their 'babies' are safely placed into their seats with straps 'to stop them from falling out'. Outside, babies shuffle to the rocking horse and manoeuvre themselves into position to move it backwards and forwards. The childminder enthusiastically praises their efforts.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a deep knowledge and understanding about how children learn. From the moment children are introduced to her setting and in collaboration with parents, she gets to know them extremely well. This enables her to provide activities based on their interests and to incorporate their next steps in learning. Children make very good progress in their learning and development. n Children learn about healthy lifestyles. They follow good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before meals and cleaning their teeth. The childminder provides healthy snacks, such as a selection of fruit for them to choose from. Children serve themselves, using tongs to place their fruit on a plate. The childminder provides parents with information and ideas about healthy lunchboxes. n The childminder regularly takes the children out on trips. For example, they use local woods to engage in some forest-school activities. Children visit a care

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need to do better?

home to sing songs to older people. They learn about the wider world and helping others less fortunate than themselves, such as donating toys to children in Africa. n The childminder regularly reviews her practice and is passionate about providing a very high standard of care and education for all the children. She actively

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need to do better?

31 January 2020 seeks the views of parents and children to help her in making continuous improvements. The childminder regularly accesses training and research to gain new knowledge and skills. n Parents are highly complimentary about the childminder. They comment on the excellent all-round progress their children make. Parents are encouraged to contribute to the display of children's recent achievements. There is a continuous two-way flow of information-sharing. Parents are given helpful advice and support on activities they can do at home with the children. For example, the childminder has given them the recipe, which she used with the children, to make savoury muffins. n The childminder continually develops children's communication and language skills. Children enjoy snuggling up to the childminder on the sofa for a story. They take turns to pull out an object from a bag and join in with the associated

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action song or rhyme. Children confidently recall their role in the nativity play and what they had to say. n The childminder prepares children effectively for their next stage in learning. For example, young children demonstrate that they can recognise their own name as they find it from a selection of name cards. They sit and listen attentively to stories. Young children manage their own personal hygiene with limited support from the childminder. They put on their own coats and shoes to go outside, persevering when they encounter any difficulties.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder ensures she has up to date knowledge of child protection and wider safeguarding issues. She has an excellent understanding of her roles and responsibilities for safeguarding children. The childminder knows precisely the procedures to follow if she has a concern about the welfare of a child. Older children are taught about procedures to follow in the event of an emergency. They are developing an understanding of how to keep themselves and others safe. The childminder ensures her premises are safe and no unauthorised person can enter.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY272759 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 10116051 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 12 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 5 May 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Tamworth, Staffordshire. The childminder operates all year round on Monday to Thursday from 8am to 5pm and on Friday from 8am to 3.30pm. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 5. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n During the inspection, discussions were held with the childminder and children. The inspector took account of parents' written comments. n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions to gain an understanding of the quality of teaching. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including evidence of paediatric first aid, suitability checks for household members and safeguarding procedures. n The inspector carried out a learning walk with the childminder to understand how she organises her provision and supports children across the seven areas of learning.

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Inspection activities

31 January 2020 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

31 January 2020 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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