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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 January 2015 23 April 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides a wide range of stimulating activities to promote children's development. This means children make good progress across all areas of learning.  The childmidner works closely with parents and teachers to ensure children develop skills that contribute to their learning at school.  Children form strong bonds with the childminder and they are self-assured in her care. Children are well behaved and polite in their interaction with others.  The childminder has good understanding of her responsibilities to protect children and to keep them safe.  Children learn about different cultural backgrounds as the childminder promotes an appreciation of diversity in her setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children's independence is not sufficiently promoted during play activities because they do not always have opportunities to single-handedly express their views when older children are present.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 develop children's independence through all play activities and support all children to understand the importance of taking turns during conversations so that younger children have opportunities to express what they know and understand.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises with the childminder.  The inspector observed activities in the indoor learning environment.  The inspector looked at a sample of procedures and children's records.  The inspector checked the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children throughout the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder who plans activities around their preferences. She provides good-quality teaching through fun activities. For instance, the chilminder provides challenges for children to think critically and to solve problems by using activity cards. She observes what children do and what delights them most. The childminder then extends activities delivered indoors by planning further learning on outings. The commitment to maintaining continuity in learning helps children to consistently develop a range of skills. For example, children have opportunities to spell short words on a daily basis, and this supports their learning at school. Children are able to write neatly and they fit words within the outline of boxes so that the writing is contained. They confidently name a range of colours and persist in their efforts to complete tasks to colour within lines. The childminder regularly reviews children's

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who attend. This is good

achievements to ensure they maintain good progress in their learning.

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good

The childminder provides a warm, welcoming environment in which children feel emotionally secure. Children are self-assured and this means they feel free to request resources which are not within reach. The childminder encourages children to develop socially; they are motivated to join in with activities shared by older children. However, children do not always have sufficient time to express their views and understanding of what is said because older children do so for them. This means children's independence is not always fully promoted. Children learn about healthy lifestyles because the childminder provides good care for children, including freshly-cooked, balanced meals. Children benefit from daily exercise on the walk to and from school. They learn to keep safe when they press buttons to stop traffic so that they can cross the road. Children learn to attend to their personal needs as they follow the routine to wash hands before mealtimes.

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provision is good

The childminder has good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage, ensuring her practice is secure. The childminder is well informed regarding the procedures to be followed in reporting concerns about children in her care. There are established partnerships with parents and teachers to ensure the childminder consistently meets children's individual needs. The childminder is committed to maintaining improvement in her practice. She regularly reads information and keeps abreast current guidance to evaluate the provision in her setting. Self-evaluation is used well to ensure the childminder makes changes, including addressing the recommendations from the last inspection. There are plans for further professional development, for example, the chilminder intends to attend refresher courses in child protection. All records required for the smooth running of the childminder's setting are in place to meet the

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY361687 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 878457 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 April 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Hill Top, Nuneaton. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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