Brown, Joanne Marie

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 February 2015 10 June 2010

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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

 Children's individual care needs and routines are well known. The childminder has formed close and trusting relationships with the children and their parents, which ensures children are happy and settled.  Children's health and hygiene is promoted because the childminder regularly reminds children to wash their hands before their lunch and after going to the toilet.  The childminder takes reasonable steps to manage risks and hazards in her home. As a result, children move safely and independently around the childminder's home, making choices in their play.  The childminder knows how children learn. She provides activities and experiences, both inside and outside her home, that meet children's interests and preferences. As a result, children are supported in making good progress in all aspects of their development.  Children are developing good communication and language skills. They are articulate

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This provision is good

and confident during their play and interactions with the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not engage effectively with parents to find out about children's current learning and development at home.  There are fewer opportunities for children to build on the good learning that takes place indoors, when they play in the garden.

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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

 support parents more effectively to share information about their child's learning at home  provide more opportunities for children to build on the learning that takes place indoors when they choose to play in the garden by, for example, considering how the garden can be better resourced and used.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and spoke to children at appropriate times while they played.  The inspector took account of the views of parents provided in a written form.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of the childminder and family members.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder obtains information from parents about children's starting points on entry and observes them as they play to assess their progress. She uses this information to plan a range of activities that stimulate children's interest and motivates them to learn. She uses a variety of teaching methods, such as modelling, questioning and directing, to ensure that children consolidate their learning and are engaged by what they need to learn next. Consequently, children are developing skills to prepare them for the next stage of learning well. Children enjoy reading books with the childminder. She brings stories to life by using different voices to engage children and develops their imagination. Positive relationships with parents ensure that information about children's welfare is shared on a daily basis. Parents are encouraged to contribute to the children's learning journals. However, the childminder has not made use of all opportunities to encourage parents to

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who attend. This is good

share more information about what their child is learning at home, so she has a full picture of what children already know and can do, on which to base her plans for their future learning.

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good

Children form secure emotional attachments with the childminder because she welcomes their interaction in play. The childminder's treat them with kindness, which helps to promote children's self-esteem as they gain a sense of well-being. This sense of belonging prepares them emotionally for when they move to school or nursery. Children behave well in the childminder's care. She gives children consistent boundaries and praises good behaviour, which motivates children to want to try again. The childminder encourages children to share and take turns and she models good manners. The childminder takes them to local parks where children learn to be physically active and take risks in a safe environment. However, there are fewer opportunities for children to build on the learning that takes place inside, when they play in the garden. This is because the childminder has not fully considered how best to resource and use this area of the provision.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of requirements. Policies and procedures that support children's health, safety and well-being are in place. The childminder has completed the required training, such as paediatric first aid, which means that she can administer first aid in an emergency. She has a secure understanding of how to recognise and respond to signs of abuse and is able to protect children should they be at risk of harm. The childminder monitors the delivery of the educational programmes. She has procedures in place to observe, assess and monitor children's learning and the quality of teaching ensures they are making good progress. Parents complete questionnaires to evaluate the childminder's practice and children's views are sought through ongoing discussion. The childminder work well with other settings children attend to promote continuity of care and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY399292 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 860039 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 June 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in a house in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. The provision operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She takes and collects children from a local school.

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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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