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 Met (with actions)

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The provision is good

The childminder offers a welcoming and homely environment, where children feel happy and safe. Children benefit from warm and positive interactions and settle quickly. The childminder knows the children well. She meets their emotional and care needs with sensitivity. Therefore, children are reassured by her presence and are eager for her to join in with their play. The childminder nurtures children's independence from a very young age and children are clearly familiar with the routines. Children benefit from the well-organised play space. They are keen to explore the environment and make choices about what they would like to do.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans her activities based around children's interests, to successfully engage them in learning. For example, children discover how to make marks and use simple tools. This helps them develop the strength and coordination they will need when learning to write. Children develop their confidence as the childminder supports them to carry out simple tasks. For instance, toddlers use large bricks to build a tower as the childminder sits close, demonstrating how the bricks fit together. The childminder offers a calm and supportive atmosphere and gives the children praise and encouragement. This helps to build their self-esteem.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a clear intent for the curriculum. She uses information from parents and her own observations to plan for children's next steps in learning. The childminder adapts activities, so that all children can extend their learning. She assesses children's progress and addresses any gaps in their development. n The childminder works closely with parents and gathers information about routines and the development of their children. She sends photographs and comments to parents, so they know what their children are learning and doing. However, the childminder does not consistently share information about children's learning with other early years professionals, to provide greater continuity for children as they transition to other settings, or school. n The childminder constantly develops children's communication skills. She introduces new sounds and vocabulary, and she models the correct pronunciation of words at every opportunity. The childminder engages children

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in conversation and extends their language as they play. This supports young children's growing communication skills. n The childminder actively encourages younger children to develop their physical skills as they learn to walk. She holds their hands and walks with them to different activities, so they can extend their exploration skills. For instance, children copy the actions of the childminder and enjoy banging and rattling toys. They delight in making repetitive sounds and develop good hand-eye coordination skills.

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need to do better?

25 September 2023 n The childminder provides many opportunities to support children's mathematical development. During activities, she introduces counting rhymes and songs. These opportunities help to support children's early mathematical understanding. Children are very confident and sociable, and they have good attitudes to their learning. Children listen carefully to the childminder's instructions and their behaviour is good. The childminder ensures children get exercise and fresh air daily, for example, on walks to the park. However, she does not consistently focus her planning on teaching opportunities for those children who prefer to learn outdoors. n Parents are positive about the care that their children receive. They feel they have found a 'wonderful' childminder. They say their children have made good progress in their social and communication skills. Parents receive regular updates about what their children do and their achievements. This helps them to

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further support children's learning at home. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language to ensure children have the opportunity to speak their home language and the English language. This supports their overall language development. n The childminder has developed good links with other childminders. She exchanges ideas to help develop her provision and enhance the experiences for children. Since the last inspection, the childminder has put into action an effective plan for improving her safeguarding knowledge. She has accessed a range of professional development opportunities. This has helped her to update and improve her knowledge of wider safeguarding concerns.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has ensured her knowledge of how to safeguard children is up to date. She knows the relevant agencies to contact if she has a concern about a child's well-being or if an allegation is made against her or her household. The childminder confidently demonstrates a good understanding of the different indicators of abuse. The childminder conducts regular risk assessments to ensure that the environment is safe.

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should:

n enhance partnerships with other early years providers and local schools to share professional knowledge about children's learning, to support transitions and school readiness n develop knowledge and understanding of how children may prefer to learn outside, in order to further enhance the teaching of the curriculum and children's learning opportunities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485213 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 10279368 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 1 Date of previous inspection 16 January 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Tamworth, Staffordshire. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum is organised. n A joint evaluation of a teaching activity was carried out by the inspector and the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and took account of the written views of parents. The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a sample of relevant documentation.

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Inspection activities

25 September 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

25 September 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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