Moore, Julie Diane

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 warmly welcomed into an inviting and homely environment. The experienced childminder provides them with an exciting and enabling environment in which to learn. The children form close bonds with the childminder and show they feel safe in her care. Children giggle as they play together happily. Children make good progress towards their developmental milestones. This is because the childminder plans a curriculum that is ambitious and based on children's interests. Regular planned outings enhance children's social experiences and broaden their learning. The childminder positively promotes child-led play and recognises when to stand back so that children can make their own decisions and find solutions to problems.

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The provision is good

The childminder is exceptionally calm and reassuring. She speaks respectfully and gently to the children as she explains what needs to happen, such as why children need help to put resources away before getting more out to play with. The childminder has high expectations for children's achievements and their behaviour. Children develop a sense of responsibility. They learn about the rules that are in place to keep them safe in the childminder's home and when they are on outings. For example, they confidently and safely climb the steps in the garden independently and then open and close the playhouse door.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports communication and language well. She teaches children how to say new words. For example, she sings to encourage young children to copy the pattern of sounds in words. The childminder names colours, actions and objects as she plays with children and as they look at books together. She asks children questions, giving them time to think and respond. Children are developing into confident communicators. n The childminder monitors children's progress closely and understands how to seek help from outside agencies if she has concerns about children's development. Overall, the childminder plans well for children's learning. She adapts her teaching skilfully in response to children's play ideas and interests so that they can benefit well from their chosen play experiences. However, the childminder does not make full use of her observations of children's achievements to precisely identify what they need to learn next to build on what

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need to do better?

they already know and can do. n The childminder is aware of the importance of her own professional development. She updates her knowledge through training opportunities and webinars, and she works closely with a local childminder network. The childminder shares practice ideas and is reflective. She makes changes to her practice if appropriate to improve the positive outcomes for children attending.

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24 October 2024 n Parents comment positively about the care their children receive and the variety of activities provided. They appreciate the way that the childminder communicates with them so they can provide continuity in their child's learning at home. n The childminder plans activities which help children learn in ways that are meaningful to them. For example, she counts and names shapes and colours as children play. These experiences help children to build their knowledge of early mathematics. n The childminder supports children to develop a good awareness of how to live healthy lifestyles. Children enjoy daily activities outside where they benefit from fresh air and exercise. The childminder provides children with healthy snacks. She supports children to follow good hygiene routines. n Children have regular opportunities to interact socially with others. The childminder encourages children to share and play cooperatively. For example,

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they happily share a book, taking turns to touch the different textures on the pages. The childminder encourages children to develop their independence. Children help to tidy up after themselves and are gaining confidence in putting their coats on before going outside. n Children are encouraged to learn how to keep themselves safe indoors and outdoors. For example, they are taught how to get on a bike and ride it up and down the garden safely, knowing when to stop and start. n The activities and experiences children enjoy with the childminder prepare them for life in modern Britain and support them to gain a good awareness of other cultures and countries. Children are respectful to each other and display good manners.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n use observations of children's achievements to determine more precisely what they need to know next to build on their knowledge and skills even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY388122 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 10357055 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 6 Date of previous inspection 5 December 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Stafford. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 6 and early years professional status. She provides funded early education for eligible children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how she organises her early years setting, including the aims and rationale for her curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact that this has on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

24 October 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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