Childminder in Stoke-on-Trent

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children are happy and enjoy the time they spend with the childminder and her co- childminder. The childminder is passionate about providing a happy and respectful home environment where children can feel confident, safe, and secure. Children respond positively to the childminder's high expectations for what they can do and eagerly join in with the activities provided.

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The provision is good

Children make choices in their play, selecting from the available toys and resources. Books are a firm favourite and children frequently go the bookshelf to choose their favourite story. They enjoy joining in with nursery rhymes as the childminder holds up a corresponding picture. Children demonstrate how confident they are in the childminder's care when they call out that she is holding up the wrong nursery rhyme picture and giggle as they do.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy the time they spend outdoors. They learn to negotiate space as they race around on ride-on toys. Children show that they understand the rules of the setting. They know that they must put their wellington boots on before splashing in the puddles outside. The childminder acts as a good role model. She praises children for using good manners. Children understand boundaries; they respond to the childminder's requests and behave very well. Children are developing the skills they need to support their future learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children very well. She observes their learning and uses the information gathered to help identify their next steps. She is clear about what she wants children to learn next and shares this information with parents so that they can continue to support their children's learning at home. n The childminder supports children to develop their communication skills. She repeats and reinforces the correct pronunciation of words. Children enjoy listening to well-read stories and join in with familiar songs and rhymes. n The childminder promotes children's emerging mathematical knowledge using first-hand experiences. For example, she encourages children to use the toy tape measure to see who is taller and who is shorter. She encourages children to look at numbers and to identify these as they play. n Children have plenty of opportunities to develop their motor skills. For example, they ride scooters in the garden and use large paintbrushes and water to make

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marks on the chalkboards. n The childminder meets regularly with other local childminders. She shares best practice and exchanges ideas to help build on her provision. Children benefit from meeting a few other children and learn to build friendships with others. However, as restrictions following the COVID-19 pandemic have limited

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need to do better?

1 December 2021 children's social experiences they are not yet highly confident in their social interactions. The childminder recognises this and understands the benefits of broadening children's social experiences. She has plans in place, which are yet to be embedded, to provide children with more opportunities to develop their confidence in larger group situations. n The childminder helps children to be independent. For example, she encourages children to manage their own self-care needs. Children independently use the toilet and wash their hands. They know that they need to get a tissue to catch their sneezes. Children enjoy helping gather the chairs around the table in preparation for lunchtime. n The childminder plans appropriate activities that help children make good progress across all areas of learning. She joins in with their play and listens to their requests and suggestions. However, the organisation of some adult-led

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activities does not always promote children's concentration skills. Occasional, distractions interrupt these types of learning experiences, preventing children extending their learning even further. n The childminder has established good partnerships with parents. They express that they are happy with the ongoing advice and guidance she offers them. Parents express how happy they are with how much their children learn with the childminder and her co-childminder. n Since the last inspection, the childminder and her co-childminder have worked hard to raise the quality of the provision. They have completed regular training, and incorporate this learning into their daily work. The childminder is committed to ensuring children have the best possible start in life.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a clear understanding of her role and responsibility to keep children safe. She attends regular child protection training. The childminder has a good understanding of the risks associated with extreme views and practices, and the impact these could have on children and families. She knows the procedure to follow for reporting concerns about children. The childminder ensures the environment where children play is safe. She supervises children closely to help minimise the risk of accidents.

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should:

n review the organisation of some activities to provide more opportunities for children to concentrate, to extend their learning even further n provide more opportunities for children to continue to develop and further increase their confidence in their social interactions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY423298 Local authority Stoke-on-Trent Inspection number 10130617 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 12 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 30 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Stoke-on-Trent. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays, Christmas and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three-year-old children. She works with a co-childminder and occasionally an assistant.

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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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder, her co- childminder and children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working on the premises. n The views of parents were taken into consideration by reading written references.

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Inspection activities

1 December 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

1 December 2021 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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