Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 February 2015 23 September 2009

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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

 The childminder provides a wide range of good quality toys and resources, to support children's progress across the seven areas of learning. There is a good balance between adult-led activities and opportunities for children to play and lead their own learning.  Children have good opportunities to make choices and decisions during their play and activities. The childminder is attentive and responsive to their interests and needs.  The childminder develops good relationships with the children. She gets to know their individual personalities, interests and capabilities really well. Children are very settled and happy in her care.  The childminder is a good role model. Children behave well because she gives them clear guidance about how to behave and teaches them to share and to take turns.  Children's good health is successfully promoted. They learn about hygiene practices, enjoy healthy snacks and participate in a variety of physical activities, both inside and

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This provision is good

outdoors.  Children are kept safe because the childminder has a good understanding of how to protect them from harm. She successfully identifies and minimises potential risks to children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Parents are not fully encouraged to share information, particularly with regard to their children's learning and development at home.

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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

 build on the already good partnerships with parents by regularly inviting them to contribute to learning journals, for example, with photographs or comments about their child's learning and achievements at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home that are used for childminding.  The inspector observed children engaged in a variety of activities.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's training and the suitability of all adults in the household.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn through play and practising new things. Children make good progress because the childminder draws on the wealth of her experience to successfully support their learning. She knows what children need to learn next. She plans challenging activities and enjoyable experiences to support children's development in these areas. The quality of her teaching is good. She interacts well with children and employs a range of strategies to promote their communication and language skills. For example, children enthusiastically join in with stories, songs and rhymes because the childminder provides story-related resources and puppets to support their active participation. She extends children's vocabulary by naming objects, colours and shapes. Children are interested in numbers because the childminder weaves opportunities to count and recognise numbers into stories, games and rhymes. She links

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who attend. This is good

art and craft activities with stories, and children are keen to create their own pieces of work. As they do so, the childminder expertly knows when to give support and when to encourage children to do things for themselves. As a result, children are effectively supported in gaining the skills that they need to be ready for the next stage in their learning.

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good

The childminder works in partnership with parents to support children's well-being and to help children to settle in. Children have regular opportunities to mix with other children and adults. For example, they attend toddler groups and visit soft-play centres. This enables them to develop confidence in different social situations, supported by their strong attachment with the childminder. The childminder promotes children's independence and personal care skills well, relative to their ages and capabilities. She supports children's sense of responsibility and cooperation, for example, as they help to tidy away toys. Consequently, children are emotionally well supported for the next stage in their learning, or the move on to school.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She monitors children's progress, so that any gaps in development are quickly identified and addressed. She establishes good relationships with parents. Information about children's care and learning is shared through daily diaries and regular discussions. However, there is scope to enhance partnerships by developing opportunities for parents to share more information about their child's learning and achievements at home. This is so that learning records give a more complete picture of children's overall progress and development. The childminder regularly meets and shares ideas with other childminders. She attends training courses and finds childcare-related resources and information online. Consequently, she is continually refining and updating her knowledge, reviewing and monitoring her practice and procedures to maintain good standards.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 201644 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 875070 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 September 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Bilton, Rugby. The provision operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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