Childminder in Staffordshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains that she has high expectations for children's behaviour. She highlights how she is consistent in her approach when working with children and that she provides clear reasons for rules and boundaries. She talks about how this will help children understand why they are important to follow. n The childminder understands her role and responsibilities in keeping children safe. She has a suitable awareness of the signs and indicators that may mean a child is at risk of harm or neglect. The childminder is confident in the actions to take if she has a concern about a child's safety or well-being. n The childminder discusses how she finds out about children's individual needs and spends time helping children settle and feel comfortable when they first attend. She is dedicated to ensuring every child feels welcome and has a sense of belonging in her home. n The childminder has a range of policies to support her practice, which she shares

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with others working in her provision. She has clear processes for assessing and minimising risks in her home and while on outings. She ensures they all undertake first-aid and safeguarding training, to help them appropriately support children and keep them safe. n The childminder knows how to promote children's health and well-being. She plans regular experiences for them outdoors and in the local community, to develop their physical skills and their understanding of the world. She has arrangements for providing them with healthy meals and drinks and teaching them how to take care of their bodies. n The childminder appreciates the importance of building strong relationships with children, taking time to get to know them and making them feel happy and confident in her provision. She knows how to teach children about behaviour expectations and help them develop their social skills, learning to share, take

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turns and play cooperatively with each other. n The experienced childminder has a secure understanding of how to provide a wide range of experiences to help children make good progress in their learning. n The childminder talks about the importance of building good relationships with parents to help children feel safe and secure in her care. She explains how she will provide ideas for parents to support their children's learning and development at home. n The childminder recognises the importance of developing her practice. She prioritises her professional development. She works closely with the local authority and her assistants to share ideas on best practices.

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This provision meets requirements

7 August 2024 There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY399311 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 10348783 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 3 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Longsdon, Stoke on Trent. She works Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for three-year-old children. She holds early years teacher status. The childminder works with three assistants on a part-time basis.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector considered how the childminder plans to work in partnership with parents and other professionals. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning.

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Inspection activities

7 August 2024 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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