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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are confident and happy with the nurturing childminder, who ensures that they feel safe and secure. They enjoy their time with her and are confident learners. Children go to the childminder for cuddles and reassurance and receive warm interactions from her. Children form strong relationships with the childminder and their friends. They have fun as they play together with the range of activities that are on offer. The childminder has high expectations for behaviour. In turn, children's behaviour is very good. Children follow instructions, take turns and use good manners. They regularly help each other during their play. Children are encouraged to be independent. They make their own choices in their play and independently tidy away toys.

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The provision is good

Children develop their speaking skills very well. They are encouraged to talk about what they want to do and are regularly asked questions. Children listen to a range of stories and songs, which further supports their communication skills. The childminder recognises children's emotional needs and children learn how to manage their emotions well. The childminder makes good use of the local environment. Children enjoy a range of opportunities, such as regular visits to the park, farm and library.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows children extremely well and is highly attuned to their individual interests and needs. She plans activities to promote children's awe and wonder and captures their curiosity well. The childminder works closely with parents to find out what children know and can do. She uses this knowledge to plan for children's next steps in learning. This means that all children make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder has a clear of understanding of what she wants children to learn and why. She has a good understanding of how children learn and ensures that her curriculum is ambitious and well sequenced. This means that children cumulatively build on their skills over time. n Children are provided with a range of opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, they go on regular visits to the park and soft-play centre. The childminder provides children with opportunities such as drawing, colouring

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and using malleable materials to encourage them to develop their small-muscle skills. n Children develop a love of reading. They independently select and look at books. They point to animals in books and make the corresponding animal sounds. The childminder regularly reads to children and talks to them about what they have seen and read in books. n Children develop their imaginations well. For example, they role play looking

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15 June 2023 after babies. They wrap them up in blankets and pretend to feed them with bottles. Children enjoy building monster models. They talk to the childminder about what the monster could do to make them happy. This helps to build on children's emotional literacy. n The childminder promotes mathematics well. For example, she uses songs to support children to learn to count. Children enjoy learning about shapes and colours in the environment. n The childminder is aware of how to promote British values in the setting and encourages children to respect each other. Children enjoy learning about some cultural festivals. However, there is scope to enhance the curriculum even further to provide children with even more opportunities to understand diversity and explore similarities and differences between themselves and others. n Parents speak extremely highly of the childminder. They say she is caring and

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supportive and that they trust her with their children's well-being. Parents comment that their children learn and develop well in the childminder's care. n The childminder is reflective and places a high priority on her own professional development. She has completed a wealth of training to enhance her knowledge and practice. Despite this, she recognises that her programme for professional development could be strengthened to support her in identifying and supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities even further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding requirements and accesses regular safeguarding training. She knows the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of abuse. The childminder knows the procedure to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She knows what to do should an allegation be made against her or a household member. The childminder carries out regular checks of the premises to ensure that they are safe and secure for children. The childminder ensures the ongoing suitability of household members by making sure that the necessary checks are carried out.

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should:

n develop children's understanding of diversity even further by maximising opportunities for them to explore similarities and differences between themselves and others n strengthen knowledge and understanding of supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities even further through a more targeted programme for professional development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY305198 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 10285723 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 8 Date of previous inspection 16 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Tamworth, Staffordshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4.

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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 setting. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n Parents shared their views of the childminder with the inspector. n The inspector communicated with children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

15 June 2023 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

15 June 2023 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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