Turner, Sharron

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy and content in the care of the nurturing childminder. They develop strong bonds with the childminder, which helps them to feel safe and secure. Children make independent choices on the direction of their play. They choose from a large selection of interesting toys and resources that support all areas of learning. Children make good progress from their starting points. They experience a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated play.

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The provision is good

Children are confident and enjoy taking part in activities based on their interests and next steps of learning. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is always kind and respectful to the children. She uses gentle reminders and prompts to encourage children to share, take turns and use their manners. Children develop an awareness of living a healthy lifestyle. They learn to make healthy food choices and the importance of washing their hands before eating.

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The provision is good

Children spontaneously use mathematical language during activities and conversations. They confidently talk about the different shapes and sizes of resources, such as 'big' and 'little'. Children use their imagination in the role play areas and imitate real-life experiences. For example, children enthusiastically use the toy vacuum cleaner to clean the floor.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is dedicated and ambitious. She strives for continuous improvement to the service she provides and genuinely enjoys her job. The childminder has strong partnerships with parents. She shares information with parents about their child's learning and the care they have received during the daily session. Parents know what their child's next steps are and how they can support their child's learning at home. n The childminder supports children to develop their confidence, independence, and social skills so that they are prepared for the future. For example, children pour their own drinks and take off their own shoes and coats. n Children have fun as they explore the texture and colour of play dough. They develop the muscles in their hands as they manipulate the dough into different shapes and use tools with confidence. This helps to strengthen their eventual pencil control for later writing.

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need to do better?

n Children have opportunities to develop their early literacy skills. The childminder provides a wide variety of books for the children to choose from. They learn to handle books with care and enjoy listening to stories. Children listen intently as the childminder reads a favourite story about a caterpillar. Children participate in the story and learn to predict what happens next. n The childminder supports children to develop their listening and attention skills.

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need to do better?

10 November 2021 At singing times, children excitedly choose which song they would like to sing, and join in with familiar nursery rhymes and actions. Children ask questions about the story and make links to songs. However, on occasion, in her enthusiasm, the childminder misses opportunities to extend on younger children's interests because she misses their attempts at communicating with her. n The childminder regularly joins other childminders for interesting joint activities. For example, they take children on outings to a forest school and plan enjoyable outdoor activities. Children have lots of opportunities to learn about the world around them and the natural world. They have fun visiting a fruit farm to pick strawberries, and plant their own fruit and vegetables in the childminder's garden, helping children to understand how things grow. n Children happily play in the childminder's garden. They learn how to use utensils

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need to do better?

in the 'mud kitchen' and enjoy splashing in puddles. Children have opportunities to develop their physical skills. They ride on tricycles and develop balance and coordination. The childminder closely observes children as they play and learn. However, there are times when children are not given the time they might need to think critically and problem-solve with regard to managing potential risks without the childminder's involvement. n Children are supported to develop an awareness of diversity. They learn about different festivals and celebrations through resources, conversations, and art and craft activities. Children's artwork and family photos are thoughtfully displayed around the setting, which supports their sense of belonging.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder conducts regular risk assessments of the areas children use and when taking children on outings. She is qualified in paediatric first aid and appropriately supervises children, always ensuring their safety. The childminder has a clear understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of abuse and neglect. She has good knowledge of safeguarding protocols and actions to take if there are any concerns over a child's welfare. The childminder implements a variety of records, policies and procedures which help to support children's well-being.

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should:

n make the most of opportunities that arise to build on children's interests to extend their learning even further n give children time to think for themselves and problem-solve to aid and extend their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY562258 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 10191656 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. The childminding provision operates from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder provides funded early education places for two-, three- and four-year- old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector completed a learning walk with the childminder and discussed how she implements her educational programme. n The quality of teaching and the impact on children's learning was observed. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.

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Inspection activities

10 November 2021 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

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