Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 02/05/2013 24/11/2010

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 3 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

 The childminder plans an interesting range of activities based around children's interests and needs. She assesses their progress well so that she accurately plans activities to help children to build on what they already know.  Children are very happy and settled because the childminder is very caring and gives a high priority to their health and well-being. She sets clear boundaries for children's behaviour, which means that this is very good and they share and take turns in their play.  The childminder monitors her planning and teaching effectively so that children consistently make good progress in their learning and development.  There are strong partnerships with other local Early Years Foundation Stage providers. This means that the childminder shares ideas and best practice, which continually improves her provision and the self-evaluation processes.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 There is more scope to encourage parents to consistently share information about their children's learning and to support children's learning at home.  The childminder does not yet fully include the views of all parents and children in the self-evaluation processes in order to further identify areas for improvement.

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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

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged 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 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  scheduled 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 voluntary and compulsory parts 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 observed the children engaged in a range of learning activities, play and daily care routines with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning and a range of other documentation.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process and improvement plans.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of the views of parents, carers and children, including recent letters from parents containing their comments on the provision.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2003 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives in Rugby, Warwickshire, with her husband and two children aged eight and four years. There are three steps leading to the front of the property and steep steps down to the back garden. The whole of the ground floor and a first floor bedroom and bathroom are used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play. The family has a pet cat.

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Information about the setting

The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3. She attends local playgroups, visits the shops and park on a regular basis and collects children from the local schools and pre- schools. There are currently seven children on roll, two of whom are in the early years age group who attend for a variety of sessions. The childminder operates during term time from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. She is a member of a childminding association.

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

 develop further the partnerships with parents and carers, encouraging them to fully support children's learning at home and to consistently share information about their achievements and progress, in order to help sharply focus planning for children's future learning

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

 build on self-evaluation by extending how the views of parents and children are incorporated, to further assist in identifying areas for improvement.

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who attend

The childminder obtains information from parents about what children know and can do when they first start. She uses this as a starting point on which to build their learning. The childminder makes careful observations of children, measured against the early learning goals, in order to assess their learning and development. She then plans the next steps in their learning based on her observations and on children's interests and needs. This means that all children's needs are met and they are challenged well in their learning and make good progress. Children are enthusiastic and motivated in their learning and are given the freedom to develop their play as they wish. They are gaining a good range of skills to support their readiness for school when the time comes.

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who attend

Parents share some information about their children's progress, but the childminder does not yet encourage them to do this consistently, for example, by contributing to their children's progress records, or fully support children's learning at home. This means that children's interests and learning are not always fully extended or supported. The childminder provides parents with comprehensive information about the provision and about children's progress so that they are well informed about the activities children take part in and their daily routines.

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who attend

Some children are particularly interested in trains, so the childminder plans several activities around this. For example, she takes children to send a parcel at the post office, which is next to the station. They then watch the trains and she extends children's vocabulary and first-hand experiences. The childminder guides children in their imaginative role play as they recall their experiences. They use their train tickets and the other resources they gather as props for their play. Children enjoy playing with the wooden trains and tracks. They develop technological skills well as they assemble the bridge and explore how the magnets work on the trains. The childminder develops their language and vocabulary very well as she introduces new words, such as the 'tender' on the train or the 'quarry' which is part of the set. She encourages younger children to repeat words and to extend their sentences. The childminder challenges older children,

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who attend

who have a very good range of vocabulary, to solve practical problems well and extend their language development even further.

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who attend

Children enjoy creating and exploring sounds in their play with an electronic mat. They press or stand on pictures of drums and other percussion instruments to accompany a backing track. They squeal with delight and the childminder encourages them to dance to the rhythms and develop their physical skills imaginatively. They explore the local area through many trips to the shops, parks, the library or a children's farm. The childminder develops children's early reading and writing and mathematical skills well in their everyday activities and situations. For example, she teaches children to recognise numbers and letters on buses, houses and in the environment. They have many opportunities to make marks, recognise letters and sounds, and enjoy creative and imaginative artwork with a range of materials. Children are very well prepared for the next stage in their learning through the childminder's effective teaching and planning. Children with special

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who attend

educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well, as the childminder works closely with parents to respond to their needs. They are fully included in all activities, which the childminder plans sensitively so that all children can join in.

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

Children's behaviour is very good because the childminder sets clear boundaries and encourages them to take turns and share the toys, which they do. She ensures that less confident children have equal turns with all the toys, as she teaches them to be aware of the needs and feelings of other children. She praises them when they use good manners and for their work and achievements. Children willingly help to tidy up before choosing other toys to set out. They play happily together with the trains or finger puppets and enjoy including the childminder in their play. Children show they feel very happy and secure with the childminder, as they ask for a cuddle and are confident to let her know when they need the toilet or a drink. They sleep easily when they need to and the childminder checks them at regular intervals. Children have settling-in sessions before they start with the childminder, which helps to ensure that the transition from home into

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

her care. She is very caring and comforts and reassures them if they are hurt or tired, which makes them feel safe and secure.

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

The childminder teaches children to be independent, as they can access their own drinks at any time and are praised for using the toilet without help. The childminder works successfully with parents on children's toilet training and behavioural strategies so they receive consistency, which helps them to feel confident and secure. The childminder teaches children to manage risks safely in their use of the climbing equipment at the park, and they manage the stairs well with supervision. She teaches children to be careful if there are too many toys on the floor in case they fall on them, so they know they need to keep the floor tidy. The childminder teaches children about the importance of keeping clean and making healthy food choices. She provides them with healthy meals and snacks, such as fruit, yoghurt or pasta, which they enjoy. Children make independent choices in what they eat and when they have their snacks, and they put their own plates in the

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

kitchen when they have finished. Their health and well-being are protected effectively, as the childminder obtains dietary information from parents.

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provision

The childminder reflects on her planning and teaching each week in order to adapt and improve this according to children's progress and interests. She is continually striving to improve her knowledge and skills by attending regular training courses so that she provides good quality learning experiences for children. She carries out effective self- evaluation and includes some views of parents and children. However, this is not yet fully developed so that full use is made of the suggestions of parents and children on how the provision could be improved, to support children's achievements over time.

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provision

Children are very well safeguarded, both on and away from the premises, as the childminder has a good knowledge of child protection and how to keep children safe. The premises are secure and she supervises children carefully at all times so that potential hazards are minimised. For example, during the occasional use of the garden, she makes sure children use the steep steps safely and that all hazardous substances and sharp objects are out of children's reach. Her practice is good and reflects the effective safeguarding policy.

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provision

The childminder has effective links with other local Early Years Foundation Stage providers with whom she shares ideas and best practice. She receives support with monitoring and evaluation from a local early years adviser and has good links with local primary schools which some children attend. She shares information with children's teachers and attends play sessions with younger children. This means she is well informed about their learning, which enables her to extend and complement this.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary 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 action. 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 EY249058 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 819715 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 7

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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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.

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Type of provision

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, which are usually the childminder’s 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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