Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20/09/2012 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 Children are enthusiastic and confident learners who self-select from a wide range of resources. They enjoy well-planned activities which derive from their interests.  Children learn right from wrong and the childminder sets clear boundaries for their behaviour. Children are rewarded for their achievements and efforts, which results in children having high levels of self-esteem.  Children talk confidently with the childminder and each other. They enjoy regular story times and look at books together in a cosy area.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Partnerships with other providers delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage effectively promotes continuity in children's care, although, there is more to do to extend information sharing in relation to what children know and can do.  Children have frequent opportunities for outdoor play but the childminder does not fully use the outside environment to best effect help children investigate and explore the natural world.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises.  The inspector observed activities in the two main downstairs rooms and the garden.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the observations.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's learning journeys, planning documentation and a selection of policies and children's records.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in March 2012. She lives with her husband and two adult children in the Leamington Spa area of Warwickshire. The whole of the ground floor and the upstairs bathroom are used for childminding. There is an enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder is able to take and collect children from local schools and pre-schools.

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Information about the setting

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently three children on roll. All are in the early years age group and attend on a part-time basis. The childminder can also offer weekend and overnight care to children. She holds an early years qualification at level 3 and is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 review and further develop opportunities for children to make investigations of the natural world and talk with children about their responses to sights, sounds and smells in the environment

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 extend partnership working to further support the learning and development of children who attend other early years settings.

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who attend

Children's starting points are established with parents at the onset of care. Planning effectively covers all seven areas of learning and includes children's interests so that they are eager to participate in the activities provided. Children are making good progress in their learning and development because the childminder effectively uses observations to inform future planning and identify their next steps in learning. Resources are stored at a low level so that children can self-select toys. They freely move between activities and enjoy outside play in the garden in all weathers. The patio doors are kept open so that children can access the activities under the gazebo. They paint using an easel and play with sand, balance on crates and giggle as they blow bubbles; thinking about whether they are 'big or small'.

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who attend

Children count when they are filling containers with sand, guessing how many more scoops they might need to fill it to the top. The childminder introduces children to language, such as 'whole and half', when preparing fruit. She effectively promotes children's thinking by asking questions such as 'the play dough feels dry, what shall we do' to which the children reply, 'add water'. They listen to their favourite stories every day and happily look at books together in a cosy corner, which helps them to understand that print carries meaning.

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who attend

Children thoroughly enjoy role play and use their imagination well. For example, they dress their 'babies', feed them with bottles of milk and take them for walks. They use musical instruments as they sing songs. Children make wide use of the outdoors, enjoying the childminder's garden and trips to the local park where they learn to use the slide and negotiate climbing equipment. However, there is scope to improve the use of outdoors to extend children's exploration of the natural world.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children feel secure with the childminder who takes care to ensure she obtains information from parents about the children's familiar home routines. She takes time to talk to each child individually throughout the day so children are reassured, happy and settled in her company. Children love close contact at story and quiet times and invite the childminder to join in with their spontaneous play. This genuinely warm, responsive interaction raises children's confidence and contributes to them having a sense of belonging whilst they are in the childminder's care.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Young children are helped to understand that snatching toys is not acceptable and that learning to share is important. The children develop good self-care skills, with even the youngest children learning how to use a spoon competently and how to make choices about the food they eat. Children's understanding of a healthy lifestyle is developed through a good focus on outdoor activities and free access to the garden. They enjoy healthy meals and snacks which are freshly prepared and take into account the children's individual dietary requirements.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder has experience of working with parents and other professionals to ensure that children with special educational needs and/or learning disabilities receive appropriate care so that they reach their full potential. Children are developing their understanding of the world. For example, they are learning to sign their name and say a few basic words in Punjabi. This helps children to recognise that we can communicate in different ways. They access books from the library which promote positive images of diversity.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of her role and responsibility with regard to protecting children in her care from abuse and neglect. Parents are made aware of her responsibilities through a written child protection policy. Detailed written risk assessments identify all potential risks and how they have been minimised indoors, outdoors and on trips. The childminder visually checks the premises prior to children arriving to ensure that safety measures, such as stairs gates, are in place. The fire evacuation plan has been practised with the children so that they are familiar with what to do in an emergency.

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provision

The childminder has an early years qualification and a wealth of experience in providing care for young children. Consequently, her knowledge of the learning and development requirements is strong. Systems for assessing children's progress and planning for their next steps are comprehensive. She has created individual learning journals to illustrate and record the children's activities and achievements. Hence, she has a clear understanding about the progress children are making and how to support any gaps in their learning. Concise information is received from parents about their child's needs and preferences and the childminder obtains lots of information about their child's development when they first start at the setting and on an ongoing basis. Relationships with the other settings children attend are good and this particularly promotes continuity in children's care. However, information sharing with partners about children's learning and development is less well

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provision

The childminder shows a good commitment to improving her service through accessing training, and completes many courses to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. She evaluates her practice by regularly reviewing the service she provides. For example, re- organising her living room because she realised that children did not have a quiet, relaxing area for looking at books and purchasing a gazebo so they could have free-flow play outdoors in all weathers.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441231 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 787919 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration. Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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