Childminder EY356188

Inspection date 5 September 2018 Previous inspection date 22 July 2015

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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 works well in partnership with parents to meet children's needs. She has frequent discussions with parents about their children's ongoing progress and well- being. Parents speak highly about the service that she provides. n The childminder ensures that the activities available reflect the different areas of learning well. In addition to practising their physical skills outdoors, children also benefit from opportunities to develop their mathematical understanding and to use their imagination. n Children are motivated to play and learn, and make good progress. They gain a good range of useful skills that prepares them well for their future learning. n The childminder prioritises children's emotional security. Children are happy, safe and secure in her care. For example, she helps children to overcome any fears they might have. n The childminder follows effective hygiene routines to support children's good health.

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This provision is good

For example, children learn the importance of washing their hands before they eat and after toilet routines.

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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 reflect on the different ways that children learn, to enrich children's learning experiences further and to help them make the best possible progress n focus more precisely on professional development opportunities that help to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and carried out a joint evaluation of the teaching and learning with the childminder. n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used by children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and children's records. n The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to safeguard children and understands the correct procedure to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder undertakes thorough risk assessments of her home, garden and places they visit, to ensure children's safety. She effectively reviews the quality of her provision to help identify areas for development. For example, she plans to increase opportunities for children to experience a range of cooking activities, to extend their understanding of healthy food and gain more practical skills. The childminder ensures that her assistant is trained in the policies and procedures and understands her responsibilities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses effective systems for assessing children's progress. She has a good understanding of what children need to learn next and uses this knowledge skilfully, to help children to achieve success in their development. The childminder supports children's communication and language well. Children request their favourite songs and join in with actions enthusiastically. Young children confidently give instructions. They benefit from a wide range of activities that supports their physical development effectively. For example, children enjoy playing ball games and using a slide. They focus well as they build towers with blocks and dance energetically to music. The childminder helps children to acquire good early literacy skills. For example, children listen attentively to stories and explore the sounds that animals make. They are eager to practise their writing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder relates to children in a warm and nurturing way. She provides them with clear expectations, and children's behaviour is good. Children gain a good level of independence. They recognise their own needs, such as when they need a drink of water and access their cups independently. The childminder helps children to develop an understanding of diversity. For example, they learn about a variety of cultural festivals and discuss differences between themselves and others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children play and explore confidently. They develop their early mathematical understanding and explore simple calculations, such as constructing a tower and then squealing with delight as they knock it down. They know that an object still exists when it is hidden and search to find it. Children respond to mathematical language such as 'tall' and 'short' during number rhymes, and explore this using their fingers. They gain good social skills and interact positively with adults and children. Children show an interest in exploring the natural world and observe the behaviour of animal visitors to the childminder's garden.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY356188 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 10066014 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection 22 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007. She operates all year round, Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 5.30pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised early years qualification at level 3. At times, she works with an assistant.

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Registers

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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