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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children arrive eager to come into the childminder's home. The childminder offers reassurance to those who are unsettled and distracts them by getting them involved straight into activities which are available for them. The childminder is nurturing towards the children and has a calm and quiet manner. This makes children feel safe and happy within her care.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from fresh air outdoors. They go on a hunt to discover farm animals which have been hidden in the garden for them to find. Children enjoy trying to make the sounds of the animals. They want to be independent and carry the basket themselves when it has been filled with animals. The childminder supports them in doing so and gives lots of praise. This gives children a sense of pride and achievement.

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The provision is good

Children learn early mathematical skills. They line the animals up one by one, and the childminder supports them to count. Indoors, children can freely choose from a range of resources designed to give them new experiences and build on what they know and can already do. Children use their small-muscle skills as they use a pincer grip to pick up different-shaped buttons. The childminder supports their understanding as she talks about different colours and shapes.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has made significant improvements since her last inspection. She has attended several training courses to improve her knowledge and practice. The childminder is well qualified but had lost some confidence. Following support from the local authority, she has improved her quality of teaching, ensuring it is consistently good. n The childminder has updated the information she gathers from parents when their children first start to incorporate information on what the child can and cannot do. She then completes her own observations and assessments to ensure robust starting points are gathered, which then enables the childminder to successfully track the progress children are making. Any gaps in learning are swiftly identified and plans of targeted support put in place. n Parents report that they are happy with the care the childminder provides. The childminder ensures there is a two-way flow of information between her and

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parents. Regular information is shared about the child's time and the progress in learning they are making. The childminder supports parents to continue with their child's learning at home. She gives them ideas for activities they can complete. The childminder also uses experiences the children have at home to enhance their learning with her. Parents comment that their children have made great improvements since being with the childminder.

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need to do better?

2 November 2022 n Children have been involved in creating the rules of play and try to abide by them. The childminder focuses on supporting younger children to manage their emotions and learn to share and take turns. However, at times, this is not always successful and some children display unwanted behaviour. The childminder is looking at different strategies on how to further support children who struggle with this. n The childminder's curriculum is sequenced to build on what children already know and can do and what they need to learn next. She uses her in-depth knowledge of each child to plan and provide activities in line with their interests and next steps in learning. Consequently, children sustain long periods at activities and are thoroughly engaged. Children are gaining the required skills for their next stage of learning. n A strong focus is placed on the curriculum for communication and language. The

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childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language. She sings lots of action songs. The children join in and giggle and laugh when the 'crocodile' snaps his hands at the 'cheeky monkeys'. Children enjoy looking through 'that's not my' books and books where they can lift the flaps. The childminder repeats words while using objects of reference to help support early language skills. However, at times, the childminder could support the children even further, by using more language and conversations in her interactions when playing alongside them. n The childminder supports children to learn about healthy lifestyles. She discusses with parents about healthy lunch box choices. Children are cleaned with individual flannels before and after food. Younger children are supported to develop self-care skills as the childminder encourages them to feed themselves with a spoon.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has greatly improved her knowledge on how to keep children safe. She has attended several courses since her last inspection. Following successful completion of training, she was able to talk about different types of abuse and what signs and symptoms she would be mindful of. The childminder understands the procedure to follow if she has concerns about children in her care. Accurate registers are kept of children's attendance and appropriate monitoring of absences takes place. The childminder will speak to parents to discuss any unexplained absences. The childminder regularly risk assesses her home to ensure it is safe for children when they are with her.

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should:

2 November 2022 n review the strategies used for managing unwanted behaviour to further support children in learning to share and take turns n strengthen interactions and conversations with children to help increase their vocabulary to an even higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480399 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 10243914 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 4 Date of previous inspection 10 May 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire. She provides care all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 5.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector reviewed written feedback from parents and took into account their views.

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Inspection activities

2 November 2022 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

2 November 2022 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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