Childminder in Staffordshire

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 confident, happy and settled in this well-organised setting. They have easy access to a wide range of toys and resources. For example, children write on the whiteboard easel and wipe it clean throughout the day. Children enjoy a fishing game. They take it in turns to cast their magnetic fishing rods and try to catch a pretend fish.

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The provision is good

The childminder reads a story to the children. He makes sure that all the children can see the storybook and uses a clear voice with expression to hold children's interest. Children listen to the story and to the childminder's descriptions of the characters in the book. They thoroughly enjoy singing with the childminder. Babies lie on the childminder's lap and gaze at him as he sings and does the accompanying actions.

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The provision is good

Children are very fond of the childminder's cats. Under close supervision, children gently handle and play with the cats. This helps children to learn to treat animals with care and respect.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy daily fresh air and exercise in the garden. For example, they ride on a range of wheeled toys and practise their climbing and balancing skills on the slide. Children have regular visits to the local playground to use the climbing apparatus.

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need to do better?

n The childminder helps children to learn new knowledge and skills across all the areas of learning. He plans activities that build on children's interests and what they already know and can do. n The childminder ensures that his curriculum broadens children's understanding of the world through exciting first-hand experiences. For example, he regularly takes the children to country parks, farms and garden centres. Here, children explore the natural environment and a variety of animals. The childminder regularly takes the children to the local shops. This, along with discussion, helps children to develop their knowledge of the real world. n The childminder regularly takes the children to the local toddler groups. This helps children to socialise outside of the childminder's home with other children and adults. This also provides children with opportunities to take part in group singing and craft sessions.

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need to do better?

n The childminder shows respect for each child's home language and culture. For example, he gives children time to take in a new language and provides them with opportunities to hear and use their home dialect in the setting. Furthermore, children are encouraged to learn about food that is associated with

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need to do better?

7 December 2021 special festivals in their home life. n The childminder values each child's uniqueness, which helps children to build and develop a high self-esteem. He is a good role model and offers gentle age- appropriate reminders to help children to understand how to behave. The childminder provides children with healthy meals and snacks and tooth-friendly drinks to promote their overall growth and development. n The childminder informs parents about the type of activities and experiences he provides for children, such as through daily chats and by sharing photos. However, he is not always successful in making sure that all parents are fully informed about their children's stage of development across all the relevant areas of learning. n The childminder has developed positive links with the local authority adviser and the local school. However, he does not always share enough information with other early years settings that children attend, to promote further consistency

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need to do better?

and continuity in their learning. n The childminder continues to improve his knowledge and skills. For example, he undertakes regular online training on a variety of early years topics. The childminder works well with his co-childminder. Together, they identify the strengths and any areas for improvement within the setting. This, along with welcoming any suggestions from parents, helps him to reflect on his practice and improve the overall quality of his setting.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder attends regular child protection training. He has a good understanding of the possible signs of abuse and a strong awareness of his responsibility to protect children from harm. The childminder carries out daily checks to identify and minimise any potential dangers to children on the premises. This, along with risk assessing all outings off the premises effectively, helps to keep children safe and well. The childminder consistently supervises children to make sure that they are safe and secure. He follows good hygiene procedures to prevent cross-infection.

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should:

n develop further the links with all other settings providing for children in the early years foundation stage, to promote effective continuity in supporting their development n increase the information provided to parents about children's level of achievement across all the relevant areas of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY563141 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 10191650 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 6 Number of children on roll 17 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and works with a co-childminder in Heath Hayes, Staffordshire. He operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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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 her evaluation of the setting. n A tour of the childminder's home was completed to make sure that all areas used by children are safe. n The inspector and the childminder had a learning walk to understand how the curriculum is organised. n A joint evaluation of an activity was carried out by the inspector and the childminder. The inspector held discussions with the childminder and evaluated how well he assesses children's progress and plans for the next steps in their learning. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of persons living or working in the household. n The inspector took account of parents' written feedback and held conversations

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Inspection activities

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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